THE £5 million Girvan's Story project is ready to move on to the next stage after a public consultation on the project was completed.

Following a £170,000 funding boost last year, South Ayrshire Council and partners have been working on a plan to make the most of what Girvan has to offer.

The funding is being used to develop a more detailed bid for the Girvan's Story Project which aims to improve several of the town's landmark buildings, as well as revamping the heritage sites at the shorefront.

If additional funding is secured, around £5m would be spent on the project over five years.

Other initiatives would include the setting up of a small grants scheme to support owners with the cost of shopfront improvements and building repairs.

Traditional skills training would also take place and there would be a heritage activities programme to raise awareness of Girvan's rich history.

A series of consultation events have taken place in recent months, which will now be used to further plans. 

A council spokesperson said: "Thanks to everyone that participated in the recent Girvan Conservation Area consultation. There were lots of great ideas and useful comments.

"We would also like to thank all of our volunteers including The Friends of McKechnie and The Carrick Historical Society for their help."