A PROJECT to create an East Ayrshire Climbing Centre has been given a boost to the tune of £1,512,903.

It is one of 18 refurbishment schemes being awarded a share of the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) 2019/20.

Children, adults, school groups, youth groups and other organisations throughout East Ayrshire will be able to use the centre in Kilmarnock.

Facilities will include boulder, climbing and abseiling walls and a café as well as hosting parties, holiday activities and competition.