Hayes Symington Garden Centre in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, has burned down as a result of a fire in the early hours of Monday morning, 15th December.

A statement on the garden centres facebook page says: "We regret to inform you that we will be CLOSED for the foreseeable future - the Garden Centre & Cafe have burned down."

Peter Hayes & son Michael developed the site in Symington, Ayrshire in 1988. Michael Hayes is the 7th generation to be involved in the horticultural business.