Ferry firm Stena Line claims constant roadworks on the way to one of its ports will damage Scotland's economy.

The company is concerned about works on the A77 to the Cairnryan port and say it has disrupted their businesses and tourism initiatives.

It comes after an overnight closure of the route on Monday, November 6, caused a 75-minute detour.

Stena Line's trade director Paul Grant said: "Whilst we appreciate that remedial work needed to be carried out on this section of road due to a previous landslip issue, the cumulative effect of ongoing disruptions is becoming more and more debilitating on our day to day port operations at Loch Ryan.

"We have voiced our concerns to the Scottish Government on a number of occasions and would again urge the transport minister and his colleagues to prioritise an Action Plan for the road infrastructure improvements to and from Loch Ryan, including the A75.

"Poor road access and poor rail connections continue to impede the Scottish economy."

A Transport Scotland spokesman responded: "The work is essential and will help improve the resilience of the A77 when completed.

"(Transport minister) Mr Yousaf met with local MSPs, councillors and Maybole community members earlier this week to discuss local transport issues and future investment for the A77, and is also meeting the A77 action group next week to discuss their issues of concern.

"In addtion, Transport Scotland officials have contacted Stena to make arrangements for a meeting to hear their views."