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What could be better than a Lambretta? 1,000 of them

BBC a colourful Lambretta has Bring Me Sunshine painted on the sideBBC
Many of the scooters have been lovingly hand-painted by their owners

More than 1,000 scooter riders from around the world are descending on Ayr for the 34th Euro Lambretta Jamboree.

It is the first time the event has been held in Scotland since the 2004 edition, which took place in Kelso.

Entertainment planned throughout the weekend includes various ride-outs, repair workshops and a parade of vintage models of the Italian brand.

Lambrettas were designed by Ferdinando Innocenti in Milan in the late 40s and their popularity in the UK peaked in the late 50s and 60s with the rise of mod culture.

a row of scooters, without their riders, are lined up in a car park
The Lambretta Club of Great Britain is well-represented in Ayr
One scooter has an Ullapool sticker under the handlebars
Many riders have travelled from across Europe and beyond - but some have come from a bit closer
a vintage two-seater Lambretta in green with brown saddles
The vintage Lambrettas have been attracting interest
a white scooter with a blue stripe down the front next to an orange scooter
The scooters have come in all styles and colours
Lambretta Club Great Britain sticker on a windscreen
Several riders drive their scooters on the path through a park
Riders have come from as far afield as Canada, Australia and Argentina