Free hubs offering internet access and digital skills support have opened in Renfrewshire.

The 21 Digizones in libraries and learning centres are part of the council's initiative to promote digital and data inclusion.

Renfrewshire Council's Fairer Renfrewshire programme supports the hubs, which are free to use and aim to raise awareness of digital supports available to everyone living, working, learning, and visiting Renfrewshire.

James McKee, digital strategy delivery manager for Renfrewshire Council, said: "Our Digizones are designed to make the internet accessible to everyone in Renfrewshire.

"They will help promote digital and data inclusion and tackle poverty and inequalities head-on by providing digital access, ensuring everyone has equal and equitable access to the internet."

The first phase of the initiative also includes the transformation of the Skoobmobile into a mobile Digizone.

There are plans to create more Digizones across Renfrewshire.

Partners supporting the initiative, which is funded by Renfrewshire Council, include OneRen, Roar: Connections for Life, and Active Communities.

Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes, chair of the board of directors at OneRen, said: "I am delighted to see our first Digizones opening in Renfrewshire.

"Whether you need access to a device, the internet or would like to learn or develop your digital skills, Digizones have a range of support available.

"These hubs will help tackle digital exclusion in Renfrewshire, giving everyone access to digital skills support, the internet and digital devices."

A full list of the locations of these Digizones, which include Bargarran Community Centre and Learning Centre, Bishopton Library, and Glenburn Library, can be found on the council's website.