ONE of the stars of controversial BBC documentary The Scheme is "taking steps to better his life" - after being cleared of a heroin supply charge.

Marvin Baird, who appeared on the TV show which showcased life in Kilmarnock's Onthank and Knockinlaw estates back in 2010, admitted one offence and had a not guilty plea to another allegation accepted when he found himself in the dock at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court this week.

The 45-year-old pleaded guilty to being in possession of diamorphine - more commonly known as heroin - on December 6 last year.

A not guilty plea was accepted by prosecutors to a further charge of being concerned in the supply of the class A drug.

The offence came to light when police executed a search warrant at Baird's home at Orchard Gardens on Dean Street in Kilmarnock, procurator fiscal depute Alasdair Millar told the court.

When officers arrived Baird was found with another man "smoking heroin which was in tin foil" within the living room.

A bag belonging to the Kilmarnock man was also found, and searched, which contained 3.5g of diamorphine - with an estimated value of £80.

Defence solicitor Calum Armour said his client has "a rather lengthy history of the use of illicit substances".

However, Mr Armour stated that since the incident Baird has stopped using diamorphine.

After his arrest he was released on a supervised bail order with officers since describing him as "a model service user".

The court heard that Baird is currently on a drug treatment programme but may be placed on a complete detox depending on the outcome of his case.

Sheriff Murdoch Mactaggart deferred sentence to allow for background reports to be prepared - with the repeat offender to be sentenced at a later date.

Baird was granted bail and was told he was free to leave the court with the two large bags he had packed "just in case".

Appearing alongside The Scheme star was a co-accused, Scott Hamilton, who faced a single charge of being concerned in the supply of diamorphine.

His solicitor, Sandy Currie, submitted a not guilty plea with the case now set to head to trial - which is expected to last a day next year.