Concerns over the rise of motorhomes on the Isle of Cumbrae were once again raised by the community council after 23 such vehicles were parked on one particular stretch of road near the pier.
The incident happened during the Country Music Festival in September.
However, some islanders contacted the ‘News’ to express support for motorhomes, and stated they were very welcome to Cumbrae, regardless of excessive number.
At a recent Cumbrae Community Council meeting, it was pointed out that motor homes have a ‘reduced spend’ as they bring their own food, and with the introduction of cheaper ferry fares last year, more motorhomes take up space on the ferry.
Cumbrae Community Council are to investigate temporary parking restrictions, and will continue to press for a bye law to stop people sleeping in motor homes parked on a public road.
A spokesman for NAC said: “Off-street parking in our car parks is restricted to cars, small vans and motorcycles only. Overnight parking and camping by motorhomes or caravans in these car parks are not permitted and this is covered by a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).
“Presently, there are no TROs restricting this type of vehicle from parking on the public road and as such they are legally entitled to park assuming no other offence or obstruction is being committed.
“There is currently no TRO in place restricting overnight parking by motorhomes. The erection of any sign stating ‘no overnight parking or camping’ without the introduction of a TRO would be purely advisory.”
The Scottish government has been asked to consider introducing a “motorhome levy” to help islanders better handle increased numbers of the vehicles.

Cumbrae Community Council wish to advise that their interest in camper van parking regulation is a mere investigatory exercise to see what might be involved so that an informed public consultation may be made. There is no wish to deter camper vans visiting the Island and there may well be resultant economic benefits.