An Ayr charity were welcomed to Scottish Parliament to highlight the work they do in supporting those affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Oshay’s held a pop-up stall at Holyrood to spread awareness of the condition, caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb, and shine a light on what they do to support parents and carers of affected children and young adults.

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown, who sponsored the stall in Holyrood, officially opened the charity’s new premises in Glenmuir Place in Ayr last year, and pledged to raise awareness of the condition by leading a member’s debate in Holyrood.

She said: “I’m determined to highlight the work Oshay’s do, in the hope it will encourage the Scottish Government to put the right legislation in place, which will give parents, carers, doctors, teachers, and employers the right tools to support children and adults with FASD.

“I am a massive supporter of this wonderful charity and it was an honour to sponsor them and fantastic to see them at Holyrood helping to raise awareness.”

Oshay’s was founded by Maryellen and Billy McPhail, who adopted three children, with FASD. They now run the charity alongside their daughter Paula.

Paula added: “Children with FASD can’t change, so the adults need to change the way they think and their behaviours around the child.

"At Oshay’s we can help you do that and we can help you support these children, young people and adults living with the condition.”