NICOLA Sturgeon was back in Irvine as she delivered a speech and took part in a Q&A session at The Gailes Hotel on female leadership.

In advance of the Ladies Scottish Open teeing off at Dundonald Links, the First Minister took part in a forum for female leadership in business and sport.

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