STUDENTS from Ayrshire College were given a unique chance to cook in the Scottish Parliament.

The annual event sees MSPs from the area welcome the youngsters to the centre of Scottish politics.

MSPs Siobhian Brown, Willie Coffey and Elena Whitham were on hand to welcome the students to the building and show them around.

Ms Brown said: "A highlight of the year is when Ayrshire College students come to Parliament.

"This event is always strongly supported by MSPs where the students get the opportunity to create a menu, cook and serve in the Holyrood Room restaurant.

"Well done to all the students involved- you were excellent and the dinner was delicious.

"After their hard work the students were treated to a night time tour of the Parliament - thanks to Willie Coffey MSP."