An Ayrshire ice cream saleswoman has scooped top prize in European competition.

Jen MacKenzie from Kilwinning has been crowned Best Gelato Scooper in Europe at the Gelato Festival in Florence, Italy.

The competitors went head-to-head in front of a live audience to create the perfect 60 grams gelato cup during the Tonda Challenge.

The 27-year-old beat 12 Gelato World Tour European Finalists to be awarded super scooper status.

Jen said: "It's a huge honour to be awarded this title at the most prestigious gelato competition in the industry.

"I have worked for Equi's for three years and practise really does make perfect.

She added: "I'm so fortunate to have had the opportunity to put my ice cream skills to the test in the home of gelato.

"I'm looking forward to getting back to serving customers in the parlour and sharing my good news."