Work on filling the last empty site in Cumnock's revitalised town centre will begin in early 2018.

A new Farmfoods and a 6405sq ft unit for lease will occupy the site left behind by demolished Glaisnock Shopping Centre.

There will also be additional car parking to improve the connectivity of the town centre.

Councillor Jim Roberts said: "We're delighted that the new Farmfoods development will start early in 2018.

"Redevelopment on such a grand scale as that in Cumnock can never be achieved quickly but since we started, with the building of Rothesay House, the renovation of so many of our precious historic buildings and the renewal of the central shopping area, the transformation has been dramatic."

He added: "With this move, Cumnock will have a centre it can truly be proud of.

"Shopping locally is key to the survival of our communities, keeping the money in the local economy and ultimately giving people job opportunities."