Scottish Secretary David Mundell at the launch of the Ayrshire Growth Deal in Kilmarnock.
Ayrshire and Arran is set for a major jobs boost after it was confirmed that more than £240 million is set to be ploughed into the local economy.
The long-anticipated Ayrshire Growth Deal will now become a reality after the UK and Scottish governments confirmed they would each invest £100m into a package of projects.