Largs seafront is going to have a new look with the new flats now going up at the site of the former Victoria Hotel.

Work has been progressing at the Gallowgate Square site in recent weeks.

The new development will comprise of a five storey 12 one bedroom flats for rent, and all will be accessible by lift and stairs, under the auspices of Cunninghame Housing Association.

Largs company Stewart Associates are the architects for the development which will be built by RDK Construction.

The scheme also includes a ground floor commercial space with a national chain being sought, the ‘News’ understands.

Construction completion is scheduled for May 2018.