Youngsters enjoyed a free Nautical Numbers Family Fun Morning at Eglinton Country Park on Saturday, as part of Maths Week Scotland.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Maths week fun for youngsters at Maritime Museum event at Eglinton Park

The event was organised by the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Maths week fun for youngsters at Maritime Museum event at Eglinton Park

Aimed mostly at children aged between three and 12, the visitors enjoyed fun games, a recyclable boat building challenge, creative activities and experiencde the Museum’s 3D collection remotely using VR goggles in the park's Racquet Hall.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Maths week fun for youngsters at Maritime Museum event at Eglinton Park

As well as free snacks, families were presented with home goody bags packed with ideas for maths-based play.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Maths week fun for youngsters at Maritime Museum event at Eglinton Park

Families could also explore Eglinton Park including a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) trail made by North Ayrshire Council’s Countryside Rangers and STEM Education Team.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Maths week at Eglinton

Who can you spot in these photos from Charlie Gilmour?

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Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Maths week fun for youngsters at Maritime Museum event at Eglinton Park