A FORMER bank branch in Cumnock remains on the market, years after its closure.

The TSB branch on Townhead Street closed its doors back in 2021, when the company announced jobs and store cuts across Ayrshire and Scotland.

Since the closure, the building has lain empty, but remains a possible purchase for anyone in the property market.

The branch remains up for sale on the East Ayrshire Council property website, more than three years on from when it shut its doors.

Its closure sparked the continuation of a trend in Cumnock that started before TSB shut, and continued afterwards - the loss of the town's physical bank branches.

The Clydesdale Bank on The Square and the Royal Bank of Scotland on Glaisnock Street both closed prior to the TSB shop, with the nearby Bank of Scotland branch following suit earlier this year.

In their places, Cumnock now has a banking hub, which offers services form a number of high street banks.

It's currently located within Cumnock library, but is due to move to its new premises on Glaisnock Street soon.

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The TSB branch is listed as one of the retail premises for lease from the council.

A report with the listing states: "The subjects comprise an end-terraced retail unit which sits on the ground floor of a 3 story block with residential uses on the upper floors.

"Internally, the unit has a kitchen and a single WC.

"The rateable value is currently £8,700. The tenant will be responsible for the payment of rates and water rates levied however, as the RV is less than £12,000 the tenant may be eligible for 100% rates relief under Small Business Bonus Scheme."

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Offers in the region of £9,000 are being looked for.

For further information or to view the property, you can email Estatesmanagement2@east-ayrshire.gov.uk.