A new enterprise has been created at Marr College in Troon to prepare young people for employment.

Creation Station allows students to invent and then produce hot drinks and smoothies that the baristas then serve to customers.

South Ayrshire Council has been working with the Prince's Trust and Developing Young Workforce Ayrshire (DYW) to get the business up and running.

The DYW will use £7130 invested by Prince's Trust to buy vital equipment.

A further £5640 has been provided to set up a nail bar which will be launched in May.

Councillor William Grant said: "These projects are ideal, not only do they provide practical experience which the young people can use when they leave school, they also build confidence and transferable skills.

"There is a lot of emphasis on academic achievement in schools but practical experience can be important too.

"There is a thriving hospitality sector in and around Troon so this training could be vital as a gateway to employment."