Ayrshire fireworks display scrapped as 'drive-in' alternative is ruled out

Several alterative options were considered but proved to be financially unfeasible

This year's Kilwinning Fireworks display has been cancelled.

Organisers Kilwinning Community Events say hopes of holding the annual event have been thwarted by ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.

Several alternative options were considered - including a 'drive-in' display with restricted attendees and a private display streamed online - but proved to be financially unfeasible.

Donald Reid of Kilwinning Community Events said: "We appreciate that cancelling the display will be disappointing and the risk of seeing a rise in anti-social behaviour around November 5th will be concerning.

"But as guidance and money stands we are unable to stage a fireworks display which would have been our 8th display since the group formed."