The winner of the Cumnock Chronicle 'best café' competition has been presented with a deserved prize.

In March, we announced that we were shining a light on the amazing cafes in our local area – and we asked readers to nominate their favourite.

More than 20 businesses across the area were put forward and we later revealed that the winner of the Cumnock Chronicle's best café of 2024 was Gemmell's Garden Centre Coffee Shop.

Situated on Trabboch Road, Gemmell's is Ayrshire's largest independent garden centre where families are able to enjoy their garden centre, coffee shop and soft play area.

Retail Manager at Gemmell's, Kenneth Reid, said he was over the moon to have been voted the winner of the competition.

He said: "It's brilliant to be voted the winner of this and we're grateful for all of our customers who did vote.

"Thank you all very much".

Kenneth and the Gemmell's team were presented with a trophy to commemorate the win, as well as a framed certificate.