Cecchini’s in Ardrossan organised ‘A Taste of Barga’ evening, celebrating the close links between the area and Tuscany in Italy, where so many Scots-Italians hail from and have launched successful businesses on the Clyde Coast.
Guests from Barga joined in, contributing to the “unforgettable” atmosphere.
Cheers: A celebration of Barga was on the menu at Cecchini’s(Image: Charlie Gilmour)
The celebration was filled with laughter, love, and memories made, according to the restaurant.
The management expressed gratitude to everyone who came.
They thanked everyone for being a part of this “beautiful celebration” and said, “Until next time…”
Fun and friendship with an Italian flavour at Cecchini’s Barga night spectacular(Image: Charlie Gilmour)
The restaurant shared its appreciation on social media.
Barga possesses family roots of a large number of Scottish-Italian families hailing from the small town in Tuscany.
Many of these families run businesses such as ice cream parlours and fish and chip shops along the west coast of Scotland that locals and visitors love to this day.
A toast! Barga night was a great success at Cecchini’s(Image: Charlie Gilmour)
And every September, the Italian town hosts a Scottish festival which celebrates the close links.
Families from the area including the Nardinis, Castelvecchis, Pisanis, Cecchinis, and Biagis have links to the Tuscany region.
Cavani’s restaurant in Saltcoats, Nardini’s at the Moorings in Largs, and Cecchini’s restaurants in Ayr and Ardrossan are all run by families with links going back to Barga.
Barga mayor Caterina Campbell was among the VIPs visiting, and she was joined by North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson, Glasgow Provost Jacqueline McLaren and South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell at the glitzy reception.
Thanks to Charlie Gilmour for the photos.
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