Saltcoats War Memorial has been rated as “very highly commended” in the national Best Kept War Memorial competition.

The was certificate was presented to Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston Legion branch stalwart, Eddie Armstrong, to Councillor Jim Montgomerie on behalf of Streetscene.

Councillor Montgomerie said: “Our council have done a fantastic job this year with the upkeep of one of our Saltcoats Landmarks.

"The SAS Branch and myself helped out with the gardening side of things to try and make it look as good as possible. I think it’s fair to say it’s looked the best it has done for years.

"I would personally like to thank the SAS branch and North Ayrshire Council.”