DEVASTATING BLAZE IN THE TOWN CENTRE

BEYOND GUTTED

- STEPHEN BARK

A Kilmarnock businessman has had his life’s work destroyed after a fire ripped the heart out of the town centre.

Tattoo artist Niky Brown said ‘reality had hit’ on Tuesday morning, after the devastating fire which broke out on King Street on Monday night.

Owner of the popular Hard Luck Tattoo studio, Niky had poured his life savings into opening the business which has been a familiar sight in the town centre for several years.

In an update to customers, Niky said he was happy no-one had been hurt by the fire but was “beyond gutted” that his business and livelihood was gone.