Ayrshire's two Carpetright stores are set to close following a takeover of the business.

The carpet firm entered insolvency this month, and has now been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi. 

However, the flooring retailer will only take on 54 Carpetright stores, meaning that more than 200 stores will close, with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs. 

Ayrshire's two stores, in Ayr and Irvine, are amongst the locations provided by administrator PwC of those to close.

Kevin Barrett, boss of Nestware Holdings, which owns Carpetright and several other retailers, previously said its restructuring plans were hit by a slump in April trade caused by a cyber-attack.