WATCH: Historic building in Ayr collapses after huge fire breaks out

West FM News was on the scene when part of the Belleisle Hotel came down

Published 14th Jun 2019
Last updated 14th Jun 2019

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze in a historic building near a golf course.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Belleisle Golf Club in Ayr at 3.22pm on Friday.

Local MP Bill Grant was at the scene on Friday, and witnessed the moment part of the structure collapsed.

Earlier images posted on social media showed flames at the windows and smoke billowing from the roof of the building, which is believed to be derelict.

Golfers were pictured stopping to watch as the blaze tore through the structure.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they were dealing with a large fire and the incident was ongoing, with six appliances at the scene.

There were no reports of any injuries