Girvan's brand new leisure centre has been officially opened to the public.

The Quay Zone on Knockcushan Street near Girvan Harbour opened its doors on Thursday morning after years of development.

It features four different zones - a 25-metre swimming pool, multipurpose studio, fitness gym and cafe and soft play area.

The new £5.4m centre opened on the site of the old pool and beach pavilion, which were demolished by South Ayrshire Council in 2009.

Ballantrae resident Robert Whittington, 35, officially named the new leisure centre last year after winning a public competition that saw him become the Quay Zone's very first member.