Ayr Sea Cadets are on the road thanks to lottery funding for a new van. 

The group help youngsters in the region challenge themselves and develop new skills like sailing, boating and rock climbing.

The cadets successfully applied for funding from Lottery Awards for All, with the money going towards a van to keep the group mobile.

A spokesperson said: "We would like to say a massive thank you to the Lottery Awards for All who have recently approved our funding application to help us buy a nine seat combi van for the unit.

"This will help to keep us mobile as well as enhance our logistics capabilities as we continue to build on various projects within the unit.

"We have just picked up the wheels and cannot wait to put it into action!"