Ayr's Horse and Pet Warehouse Ltd, has been taken over by Carrs Billington Agriculture.

The firm already have a small retail unit at Ayr livestock market that was part of the former Reid & Robertson operations, acquired by Carrs Billington in May 2015.

The new site will further enhance their reach into Western Scotland and provide a platform to further support the farming community and their wider operations in Scotland.

Rae Tomlinson, managing director of Carrs Billington, said: "This acquisition is another great step forward for Carrs Billington and I am thrilled with Carrs Billington's development in Scotland and this addition will contribute to the ongoing expansion and success of the business."

Carlisle-based farming products company has bought the entire issued share capital of the Scottish pet and equine supplier. The newly acquired company will be incorporated into the group as a Carrs Billington Country Store.

Carrs Billington newest country store can be found at 1A Whitfield Drive, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Ayr. KA8 9RX