The recent storms have brought a collection of weird and wonderful sea creatures to beaches around North Ayrshire.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Sea life on beach

Starfish, crabs and amphiura filiformis - also known as brittlefish - have been appearing on Stevenston's shoreline, much to the delight of visitors.

These pics were sent in by a reader in the wake of the weekend's Storm Kathleen.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Sea life on beach

If any other readers have spotted some fascinating - or just strange - creatures in recent days, let us know.