An Ayr pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets in the Loo of the Year Awards 2018.

The West Kirk, part of Wetherspoons, in Sandgate has been awarded a gold rating by inspectors.

The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of 'away from home' toilet provision across the UK.

Loo of the Year Awards inspectors make unannounced visits to thousands of toilets at sites across the UK in order to judge them.

All of the toilets are graded from bronze to platinum with unacceptable toilets not graded at all.

The toilets are judged against numerous criteria, including décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management.

The West Kirk, is managed by Amy Mollison.

Amy said: "I am delighted with the award. Staff at the pub ensure the toilets are in first-class condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors."

The Loo of the Year Awards 2018 managing director, Mike Bone, said: "The toilets at The West Kirk have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained.

"The pub richly deserves its gold award."