Torrance Main Street play area has undergone a fresh transformation after it was voted for by the community.

The £70,000 new facility was built after consultation with children and residents from the Torrance area.

Torrance Primary School pupils chose their favourite designs last year and the community was invited to vote at a drop-in event last November.

The new play area was funded by the East Dunbartonshire Council Capital Funding and the Scottish Government’s Play Park Renewal Fund which includes equipment for children from toddlers up to 12 years old.

The official opening was carried out by Councillor Paul Ferretti, convener of the council’s Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee.

He said: "This is a fantastic community facility which I am sure will be much used by local children and families for many years to come.

"The quality of equipment is really superb and will provide a safe and fun environment right in the heart of the village.

"This play area was built as a direct result of a consultation involving children and residents from the Torrance area.

"The fact that the final design was chosen by the community means that all the young people who participated can feel a sense of ownership over the playpark."

The new playground, which replaces the older, dated play area from 1979, is spread over two levels and features three types of swings and a jungle-themed central climbing frame that includes a slide and gymnastics rings.

It also includes a new safety surface, a bench for parents and carers, and fencing around the area for younger children.