An Ayr hospitality boss is in the running for a major national award. 

Steven Muir, chief of Beatbox Leisure, is in the final shortlist for Hospitality Manager of the Year at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards. 

A host of Ayr businesses are up for other awards on the night, but Steven is contesting an individual gong at the ceremony, formerly known as the DRAM awards.

Steven, 43, oversees the Beatbox portfolio in Ayr which includes Harleys, Mulligan's, Printhouse and Notion. 

Harleys said: "Our very own boss man, Steven Muir, has been named as one of the finalists in DRAM’s ‘Manager of the Year’ award

"If there’s one person that deserves this award, it’s our Funky! Win or lose, he’ll always be the top dawg here at Harley’s - thank you for everything you do

"Keep your fingers crossed for Steven! Thank you to DRAM for showcasing our rockin’ manager."