SCOTLAND's famous and award-winning Killie Pie is getting a new name.

The popular snack, which has been awarded the best savoury pie in Scotland two years running, will now be known as the Kilmarnock Pie

The rebranding has come about because the makers of the pie Brownings the Bakers are due to end their 13 year relationship with Kilmarnock Football Club.

With the contract ending, and the trademark application for Killie Pie in dispute, Brownings say they have no choice but to rebrand their multi-award winning steak and gravy pie.

John Gall, Brownings managing director, said: ‘I hope that by renaming our pie the Kilmarnock Pie and making its origins clearer to people outwith the town, that Kilmarnock can become as well known for its pies, as Forfar is for its bridies and Arbroath is for its Smokies.

"The recipe will stay the same with Brownings secret blend of gravy and seasonings along with the finest cuts of meat."

The bakers will be donating 10% from every pie sold for the first week in their own shops from Tuesday, May 3 until Tuesday, May 10 to the Ayrshire Samaritans charity.