EERIE images have shown what remains inside the former Ruby Tuesdays bar in Irvine.
The pictures were taken by local photographer Kevin Lundy, after he ventured into the once popular venue earlier this month.
The doors of Ruby Tuesdays in Bridgegate closed for the last time in 2008 - and since then fears have repeatedly been raised that the former pub might be lost forever if it's not brought back into use in some form.
Most recently, a fire broke out inside the vacant premises in November last year - with a number of locals wondering if that could be the final nail in the premises' coffin.
Earlier in 2023, North Ayrshire Council agreed to form a working group to look at ways of bringing the building, and the adjacent Forum building, back into a useable state and make the Bridgegate a "vibrant" area of the town once more.
Since then it's been discovered that finding the owners of the buildings has proved a particular challenge.
Bringing the building back from the brink is not a 'new' issue though, with North Ayrshire Council once opening dialogue with the then owner of the Ruby Tuesdays building way back in 2014.
At that time, the council had promised to monitor the state of the building after numerous people had raised concerns.
There has been little update on the area so far this year, though Kevin's images paint a grim picture for the once popular night time hotspot.
While some aspects remain intact, and may well bring back some fond memories, much of the integral structures of the building have collapsed, been destroyed or are in complete ruins.
A number of old fixtures and fittings still remain, although in a state of disrepair, including old chairs, tables, televisions, a boxing machine, pool table and a projector.
And though many parts look beyond repair, an old blackboard still remains letting people know "live bands wanted" - and to see the manager for details.
While inside the building, Kevin also managed to venture into the old Funarium amusements and cafe - with a similar grim picture on display.
The upper floor building is completely covered in sawdust, and is lit throughout by daylight - with the outer wall structures largely gone.
Though many fond memories may be held across the Birdgegate venues, a return does not seem on the cards any time soon - if at all.
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