Largs Museum has temporarily closed its doors following a successful season.

The museum, which last year underwent a £20,000 roof revamp, is currently shut while maintenance takes place.

The facility, based in the heart of Largs town centre, includes tours to its neighbouring Skelmorlie Aisle, and has had a new lease of life thanks to more committee members joining.

A museum spokesperson said: "Please note that the museum is closed for approximately one month to allow us to carry out some maintenance.

"Members of the Historical Society will perform a full inventory check, which should uncover some interesting finds."

Largs and Millport Weekly News:

The museum is based in Kirkgate Close, between The George and The Great Outdoors shop.

The Largs Museum is run by volunteers from the Largs Historical Society. Since 1975 it has been housed in one of the oldest building in Largs.

In 1967 Alex Simpson acquired two weavers' cottages in Manse Court to house his growing collection of photographs and local artefacts.  

In 1975 the adjoining Kirkgate House was incorporated into the building as it's known today.

The premises were gifted by Mr Alex Simpson, who owned the Largs and Millport Weekly News.

The reconstruction works were funded by Ayr County Council and the Burgh of Largs, with the reopening commemorated by Rear Admiral the Earl of Glasgow on November 26 1975.

Visitors enjoy displays on wartime Largs and exploring our Viking links, as well as information on the Fife boatyard in Fairlie.

There is also a display on Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane's life and work, both in Largs and Australia.

With the aid of new technology visitors can also immerse themselves in the history and stories of the town and its districts in a way that was not possible before such as the digitised postcard collection.