WEST Kilbride's summer gala at the weekend attracted big crowds in some blazing sunshine.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Gala Queen Rosie McConnachie and King Jamie Hatfield

At noon, Gala Queen Rosie McConnachie and King Jamie Hatfield led the parade from the town station to Kirktonhall Glen which was packed with stalls and fun rides, with some tasty food to be found too.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Beat the goalie, starring the Herald's Murray Grayston, was a big hitBeat the goalie, starring the Herald's Murray Grayston, was a big hit (Image: Charlie Gilmour)

The youngsters could enjoy a bungee trampoline, bucking bronco, sumo suit wrestling, lazer tag, an inflatable course, bouncy castles, a sit and ride roundabout, a giant slide and swings until 5pm. And there was a beat the goalie competition, with Herald reporter Murray Grayston doing his best to save the shots.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: West Kilbride Gala 2023

And those who weren't wiped out by all the fun - and the heat - continued the festivities at the Kings Arms, where the karaoke kicked off.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: West Kilbride Gala 2023

Judging by these photos by Charlie Gilmour, everyone had a fantastic time.

See more pictures of the fun event in next week's paper.