The association has given a grant to the organisers, the Kyle and Carrick Civic Society, to purchase ten more banners to advertise the growing number of venues.

Ayrshire Housing has supported the day in the past through the opening of its conversion of Ayr’s former Roman Catholic cathedral to housing.

Jim Whiston, Ayrshire Housing’s director, said: “We hope that our support will highlight the association’s contribution to Ayrshire’s built environment through our many award winning schemes.”

Ayrshire Doors Open Day is being held on September 8 and 9.