A new building providing office space for start-up businesses has opened in East Ayrshire.

Ingram Enterprise Centre, on John Finnie Street in the heart of Kilmarnock's historic business quarter, offers serviced accommodation, meeting rooms, breakout spaces and training facilities.

Sir Tom Hunter unveiled a commemorative plaque at the official opening of the building.

The plaque says: "Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the Ayrshire economy and this facility will provide a much needed boost to them in enabling their growth and development.

"It is critical for the support mechanism, from our own West Coast Accelerator, for this new facility to join up the dots and collaborate to maximise support for entrepreneurs in Ayrshire."

Councillor Douglas Reid said: "Some years ago we recognised that town centre regeneration was vital to the future of our area.

"We're very fortunate in East Ayrshire to have so many magnificent Victorian buildings, but some of these were in dire need of expert restoration.

"At the same time, we have a wealth of forward thinking, talented individuals, with great business ideas.

"By bringing those two elements together with this project, helping protect our built heritage and support the birth and growth of new businesses we're helping create a very positive future for our local economy and beyond."