East Ayrshire Council has signed on to an initiative designed to help Scots master the digital world.

Scotland's Digital Participation Charter seeks to ensure everyone in the country has basic digital skills and access to the internet.

After signing the charter the local authority is now planning a range of training courses and learning opportunities to support its workforce and people living in the area.

Councillor Gordon Jenkins said: "The digital landscape continues to evolve and increasingly features in more and more aspects of our everyday lives.

"We want to support our workforce and communities to ensure they have the skills to access all the digital opportunities available to them and this charter demonstrates our commitment.

"We have already made significant inroads towards tackling digital exclusion in a number of service areas."

The charter is run by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO).

David McNeill, the organisation's digital director, said: "We're delighted to welcome East Ayrshire Council to Scotland's Digital Participation Charter.

"The commitment to building essential digital skills is important to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in every aspect of today's society.

"East Ayrshire Council joins an active community of organisations across the public, private and third sectors who are taking action to support the 800,000 people in Scotland who need help to make the most of new technology and the internet."