Work has begun on the latest charity shop in Largs. 

Barnardo's is set to open on the seafront later this year, and preparation works have started inside and outside. 

The former amusement arcade, sandwiched between Costa, Wetherspoons and the Co-op, has been vacant since May 2018 when The Fabulous Showboat closed down.

The charity has announced plans to add the site to its 630 shops across the UK, and lodged a successful bid for planning permission with North Ayrshire Council.

The firm advertised for a store manager for the new premises in November.

An exact opening date for the new store has yet to be announced.