RAIL passengers are facing disruption caused by Storm Gareth.

Scotrail has suspended services between Kilwinning and Ardrossan and Largs. Routes in Ayrshire and Inverclyde are also affected.

Problems have also been reported on Kilmarnock, Dumfries and Carlisle routes. 

A spokesman said: "Our Integrated Control team are keeping a close eye on conditions at #Saltcoats sea wall, with high tide imminent. They've deployed a watchman to the area."