A SPECIAL anniversary exhibition is set to be displayed in an Irvine museum.

Heavy lift specialists, Malin Abram, part of the Malin Group, have announced their 125-year anniversary exhibition will be hosted at the Scottish Maritime Museum (SMM).

The exhibition will run from November 11 to 26.

It will showcase the history of the family firm as well as developments in the maritime industry and the Glasgow region.

The company started as the Steamship Strathleven company in 1899.

Henry Abram and his family and colleagues built a respected ship delivery firm transporting more than 300 vessels around the world.

They diversified into heavy lift transportation in the late 1960s and have since worked on 'iconic' projects such as the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and the Type 26 frigates, HMS Glasgow and HMS Cardiff.

This year, the firm is celebrating their 125-year anniversary by sharing details of their highlight projects and the history of the Abrams.

They aim to show the importance of combining heritage and experience with a desire to develop new, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

James Bowie, managing director of Malin Abram, said: "We are delighted to be co-hosting an event at the SMM, showcasing the past 125 years – not only of the Abrams company, but also the wider shipbuilding industry.

"Many regard the maritime industry as one of the past, but we are passionate about showcasing the variety of new, innovative projects and the range of employment opportunities it offers.

"There is the opportunity to discover some interesting maritime artefacts, and get involved with our interactive CD01 barge model, loading various types of cargo.

"It is also lovely to be back at the SMM, with whom we have worked across a variety of STEM focused events as part of the Malin Young Engineers initiative."

Malin Abram hope that the interactive exhibition will encourage attendees to learn more about the industry and potentially get involved.

David Mann, director of the Scottish Maritime Museum, said: "We are thrilled to host Malin Abram’s 125 year anniversary exhibition.

"Heavy lift transportation is an integral, yet often unsung area of the shipping industry and it is great to offer our visitors this new perspective.

"Everyone will also enjoy taking in over a century of maritime development and Malin Abram’s exciting ambitions for the future."

The exhibition will be open from Monday, November 11, for two weeks.

More details about visiting the exhibition and the Scottish Maritime Museum can be found on their website.