TROON'S Cheeky Charlies will open until 3:30am this weekend.

Thursday, September 21 until Saturday, September 23 will see the Ayr Gold Cup Festival with more people expected to be out in the towns.

The pub will open late for the Troon Annual Real Ale Festival which runs from Thursday, 5 to Saturday, October 7.

Once Winterstorm Classic Rock Weekender draws to a close Cheeky Charlie's will draw to a close on at 3.30am on November 24 and 25.

The applications for extended hours were approved at last week's licensing board.

Christopher Morrison explained: "There are three applications in front of you. The Ayr Gold Cup brought more people and tourists to the town.

"I am also asking for extended hours for Winterfest and the Real Ale Festival."

This was recommended and approved by the board.