Man found dead outside town shopping centre

Officers locked down the entrance to the Rivergate on Monday morning

Man found dead outside Irvine shopping centre© Google Maps 2026

A man has been found dead outside a shopping centre in North Ayrshire.

Officers were called to the Bridgegate area of Irvine at around 6.55am on Monday near the Rivergate shopping centre.

The death is being treated as unexplained.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.55am on Monday, February 23, 2026, officers were called to the Bridgegate area of Irvine following the death of a man.

“His death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.”

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