A former primary school site in Irvine has been transformed to create 34 social homes.

The £4.6m development replaces the former Fencedyke Primary School in Bourtreehill, and puts North Ayrshire Council one step closer to its commitment to build 750 new social houses by 2021.

Cheviot Gardens features 34 affordable homes for the residents of North Ayrshire, including 23 general needs homes, nine amenity homes that promote independent living for the older population and two wheelchair accessible homes catering for families with specific needs.

The project was supported by over £2m from the Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme.

Provost Ian Clarkson was joined by council leader Joe Cullinane, cabinet member for place Jim Montgomerie, MSP Ruth Maguire, and MP Philippa Whitford for the official opening.

Councillor Montgomerie said: "This exciting development is a real asset to the residents of Cheviot Gardens and the wider North Ayrshire community.

"We are delighted to be progressing our very ambitious house building programme which will help us address our housing needs and continue to provide us with the opportunity to change lives for the better.

"We are on track to meet our ambitious target of building 750 new properties by 2021 ensuring that our communities benefit from high quality, accessible and affordable homes."