A FLAT with a giant SALTIRE garden has sparked an influx of viewings - from Tartan Army footsoldiers eager to snap it up.

The modern £65,000 flat in Annpit Road, South Ayrshire, has become a huge hit thanks to the unique 15ft St Andrew's Cross.

The one bedroomed property, one of four in a block, has been on the market for just over a month and has received a host of queries from patriotic fans.

As well as the massive garden artwork at the front, it also includes a balcony, bathroom and reception area as well as a loft and a spacious lawn to the rear.

The giant Saltire "masterpiece" - which cost £2000 to install - was created by patriotic owner Terry Tynski.

The proud Scot turned the weed strewn plot into a St Andrew's Cross with blue chips and painted paving stones after being asked to tidy up his rubbish strewn garden by bosses at South Ayrshire Council three years ago.

Mr Tynski later moved, deciding to rent out the property instead.

But now neighbour Jason Stuart has decided to sell up - with the giant Saltire being sold as part of the package.

The proposed sale has sparked a flurry of interest from members of the Tartan Army.

And last night one fan said: "The Tartan Army are instantly recognised everywhere we go thanks to our flurry of hats, kilts and flags so it's easy to see why this has become so popular.

"The neighbours probably won't like it mind you but it's the ideal house for a patriotic Scot like myself.

"I have known about it for years and I went to see it with some of my friends.

"We had on our Scotland strips and took a few pictures beside it.

"The flag really stands out and it looks great.

"It really makes the house unique and I think it's a real selling point."

Estate agents Slater, Hogg and Howison who are dealing with the sale have been encouraged by the amount of viewings the flat has had since it has been on the market.

The saltire garden caused controversy when it was first installed three years ago after killjoy council chiefs ordered it to be ripped up over just ONE complaint.

South Ayrshire Council told Terry to clean up the rubbish-strewn garden at his home in Ayr.

It took workmen three weeks to rip it up and replace it with the 15ft design.

He later received a letter telling him it had to go because he hadn't asked for permission.

But Mr Tynski eventually won his David and Goliath battle with the council after refusing to budge.