A Largs man has said that the view of the hillside could be ruined by the wrong type of tree planting.

Mr Ian Dippie told the 'News': "Growing up and living in Largs like most folk I'm sure I take the surroundings for granted. The ever changing backdrop that the hills provide through the seasons, the sunrise and sunsets, the shadows, the colours, help make Largs a very attractive place to live or visit.

"Now consider the same hills a uniform bland green 365 days a year every year dressed in conifer trees, how much will that detract from the appearance and prosperity of the town?"

Mr Dippie added: " I have studied the outline proposal for Halkshill/Blairpark forestation and believe that it is a positive development but suggest that tree growth should be restricted to the areas behind the hills' skyline as viewed from Largs shore."

The full article and page of views in the Largs & Millport Weekly News of July 3.