A man who raped a primary schoolgirl more than 16 years ago has been brought to justice.

John Greig, 51, from Auchinleck, East Ayrshire, was also convicted at the High Court in Glasgow of raping a woman and attempting to rape another schoolgirl.

Tyre fitter Greig accused all three of lying and claimed the schoolgirl he raped went to the police years later because she was annoyed because he refused to let her drive his Subaru Impreza.

In evidence, Greig said of his victim: "She's a bit of a poser and wanted to pose in it. She asked to get it and I said no and I'm here in the High Court.

"I just can't believe they are doing this to me. I feel embarrassed and degraded. It is as if they are trying to destroy me."

He said  he did not touch either of the schoolgirls and claimed sex with the woman was consensual.

Prosecutor Mark McGuire asked Greig: "Is your explanation for this woman's allegations that you would not let her have your car." He replied: "Yes."

Mr McGuire added: "You say all three women are liars. You must be the unluckiest man in the world."Greig replied: "I must be."

Greig was found guilty of raping the schoolgirl when she was aged between nine and 11.

He was also found guilty of sexually abusing her and attempting to rape another schoolgirl when she was aged between nine and 12.

Greig was also convicted of raping a woman over a nine-year period when she was aged between 28 and 37.

The offences were committed in Ayrshire between 1983 and 2003.

The first victim came forward to the police in 2015 to claim Greig had repeatedly tried to rape her when she was a child.

The schoolgirl he raped said nothing then but went to the police and gave a statement in 2015. Greig showed no emotion as he was led away to the cells.

Judge Lord Matthews placed Greig on the sex offenders register, remanded him in custody and called for background reports. He will be sentenced next year.