KA Leisure have been busy preparing Largs swimming pool for a safe return on Saturday.

There are a number of changes as everyone adapts to the new normal at the Vikingar! swimming baths - with most swim sessions lasting no more than 40 minutes.

People will also need to book swim session in advance online or by telephone and these will be in lanes with limited capacity.

Swimmers should arrive ready to swim, wearing swimwear under clothing as there will be limited access to changing rooms. There will also be limited access to shower facilities with pre-swim showers available but there will be no post-swim showering.

It is recommended people shower at home pre and post swim and there will be limited locker facilities so swimmers are advised to 'travel light'.

A KA Leisure spokesperson said: "Customers will be encouraged to sanitise their hands at reception and additional hand sanitiser units have been positioned at key areas across our facilities.

"We’ll be sanitising touchpoints and pool equipment and cleaning facilities throughout the day.

"However, you will notice slight changes to our opening hours, with areas closed at set periods throughout the day. This will give our teams the opportunity to conduct further cleans throughout our venues.

"We’ve added additional signage, one-way systems and barrier systems which will guide you through our venues to your activity of choice. We’re also limiting the number of members in each area, including pool sessions.

"Safety is our number one priority. All our activities are subject to change or cancellation which could occasionally be at short notice.

"We’ll continue to monitor industry and government guidance as well our own safety procedures and make adjustments as and when required."

It is advised the swimmers should try to arrive no more than five minutes before their activity and follow the physical distancing rules while waiting. Announcements will be made at the end of sessions by staff through the public announcement systems.

There will be signage to direct swimmers for entry and exit of the pool.

For full details, go to kaleisure.com/covid-portal/swimming-comeback/