An Ayr seafront fish and chip shop has remained closed for a second day after gas was detected inside the building.
Reel Plaice was forced to close on Saturday, 11 July, after a gas leak outside the premises was found to be tracking into the building.
The business said SGN had advised staff that the shop could not operate for safety reasons.
In a statement, Reel Plaice said: “We have had to close down for the day due to a gas leak outside the shop that is tracking into our building line that can escape via the shop. SGN have advised us that we are not allowed to operate today for safety reasons.
“We are gutted due to the weather and how busy we have been, loss of stock etc, but it’s for the best. Sorry for any inconvenience.”
The takeaway confirmed on Sunday, 12 July, that it would remain closed while SGN carried out work to renew the main gas pipes.
A further update from the business said: “We are closed again today due to SGN renewing all the main gas pipes. The shop is still not allowed to operate due to gas tracking round the edges of the internal building, which is being monitored by SGN.
“However, readings are showing gas internally, which is not safe. Hopefully, by the end of today, the readings are down and we can operate tomorrow.
“Sorry for any inconvenience. Have a lovely Sunday, everyone. Gutted.”
The shop said it hopes gas readings will fall to a safe level and allow it to reopen on Monday.