Ayrshire's Bridgend Motor Group has marked a significant milestone as it commemorates 1,200 years of combined service from 55 exceptional team members.

These long-standing contributors, whose dedication ranges from 10 to an astonishing 45 years, have become the bedrock of the Bridgend family, the company said.

Comprising 22 per cent - more than one in five - of the company's workforce, the 55 staff members have each been a part of the Bridgend family for more than a decade, contributing significantly to the company's success.

To acknowledge this extraordinary commitment, Bridgend, who have dealerships in Saltcoats, Kilwinning, Ayr and Kilmarnock, annually organises special events.

What began as a modest gathering in a small restaurant with just a dozen people has evolved into a grand staff dinner held in a prestigious hotel function suite, now accommodating over 50 dedicated individuals.

A spokesperson for the firm said: "Bridgend expresses gratitude to these long-serving team members, affectionately known as Bridgend Veterans.

"Their unparalleled commitment and wealth of experience have played a pivotal role in shaping Bridgend into the thriving business it is today."