The seaside capital of the Scottish western riviera welcomed the Scottish Conservatives for their Annual Conference - the first under the leadership of Ruth Davidson.Thursday to Saturday of sun, sand, sea and political anoraking was the agenda.
Kicking off, we had the Deputy Chairman's Reception followed by Pre-Conference Dinner, hosted by David Mundell MP. What a treat we had as guest speaker in the shape of Rory Stewart MP, the Member of Parliament for Penrith & the Border.
Natural retiral to the bar - I had my fill of Vitamin C - and a late night was had by many of the delegates.
There was an early morning shock to many systems as all Council Candidates were invited to an 08.30h meeting to discuss the forthcoming election battle. For such an early start, there was a huge buzz about the place.
Maybe it was the meeting or the impending arrival of the Prime Minister to Conference!
David Cameron spoke to Conference with such passion towards the preservation of the Union and how Scotland & the United Kingdom as better off together.
Good friend Iain McGill, Chairman of Edinburgh North & Leith opened up the economy debate shortly after - a tough act to follow - but the lad done well!
After a visit to the Daily Telegraph debate - hosted by Alan Cochrane, the paper's Scottish Political Editor, it was back to the main hall for the Local Government Session.
In this session, I was privileged to be asked to deliver a speech to conference.
Localism and my campaign were the key topics of my speech which was well received from delegates, senior party members and even neutral observers from the media.
The Rally for the Union debate finished the day as the Conservatives continue their fight to stave off Salmond's Separatists. Here I am with Ruth and fellow Unionists showing we are 'Together for Good'.
Another dinner in the evening was enjoyed, this time with Rt Hon Lord Lang of Monkton as the guest speaker.
The food in the Barcelo Marine Hotel in Troon was pretty decent to be fair.
One of the highlights of the Scottish Conference, is 'The Blue Review'. This is billed as a cross between Have I got News for you and They think it's all over' - only funnier....
Jackson Carlaw was once again the man in the middle, having the packed room in fits of laughter.
It must also be recorded that the event raised in excess of £1,000 for the Combat Stress charity. Well done all.
The night slipped into early morning, with somewhat bizarre tweets from the SNP's Joan McAlpine keeping all and sundry amused.
Up and at them early Saturday and as the Police arrived in their wagon-load and the Horses were put on patrol on the beach, the Conference awaited the arrival of the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Theresa May MP.
May, famed for her love of shoes, didn't disappoint:
Theresa spoke very well indeed, despite almost losing her voice midway through her speech. Part of her delivery focussed on myth-busting - putting the Nats in their place.
May told the hall, "The Scottish National Party is not made up of nationalists. Nor should we see them as patriots. As David Cameron said yesterday how dare the SNP claim patriotism for Independence alone? Is not everyone in this room a patriot? No, the SNP are not nationalists. They are separatists."
Boosted by some 2,000 new members having joined since the time of the Leadership election, Ruth took to the stage to deliver a barnstorming speech telling of the work being carried out within the party to take it forward, including the announcement of new Policy Board.
Ruth continued where the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary left off, by telling Alex Salmond how it really is.
"Alex, get back to your desk, get on with the job you were elected to do." has a great ring about it. Businesses, public services and the people of Scotland are being ignored, abandoned and neglected by Salmond's Separatists.
It is time to get out there ahead of May 3rd to tell people that a victory for the SNP at the Council elections would be claimed by them to be a vote to break up Britain.
We are the true party of localism and REAL devolution. We won't stand on a one-trick pony policy.
Our Union is a partnership.
Fabulous shoes :)
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