North Ayrshire is paying tribute to the victims of last night's terror attack.

The flag at Cunninghame House in Irvine has been lowered to half mast as a mark of respect to those affected by the attack at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

Provost Ian Clarkson said: “Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have died or have been injured after the attack at Manchester Arena."

North Ayrshire Council tweeted: “Our thoughts are with all those affected by the attack on #Manchester #StandTogether”

Police say 22 people are confirmed dead in a suicide attack at Manchester Arena, with another 59 injured.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Police Scotland says armed officers will now be on patrol at some railway stations, but that there is no intelligence to suggest any threat.

Chief Constable Phil Gormley from Ayrshire Police Division said: “My thoughts and those of everyone at Police Scotland are with those who have lost loved ones or who were injured in the attack in Manchester.

“As part of the UK-wide response to these events, Police Scotland continues to review all safety and security plans and operations.

“This includes ensuring our armed policing and specialist resources are appropriately deployed.

“People will therefore see armed police on patrol at transport hubs and crowded places. There is no intelligence to suggest there is any threat to Scotland but I would ask the public to remain alert and report anything suspicious.

“We continue to liaise with the UK authorities in response to this incident.”