A series of consultation events have been arranged to allow people to get a closer look at the plans to manage Ayrshire’s historic shoreline.

A draft plan for the Ayrshire coastline has been developed in partnership with North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Councils.

The plan presents a large-scale assessment of the risks to the people of Ayrshire and its historic and natural environment from coastal flooding and erosion, and identifies suitable policies for the management of these risks.

The plan covers the entire Ayrshire mainland coastline from Skelmorlie in the north, to the northern shore of Loch Ryan in the south, and the coasts of the islands of Arran and Great Cumbrae.

Consultation on the draft plan is now open and will run until April 20, allowing people the chance to comment on the plan and accompanying reports before they are finalised.

A series of consultation events has also been arranged for the following dates:

• Wednesday, 21 February, 12.30pm-7pm - Ardrossan Civic Centre, 150 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan

• Thursday, 22 February, 12pm-6.30pm - Brodick Library, Main Street, Brodick, Arran There will also be other events across North Ayrshire and these can be viewed online.

Councillor Jim Montgomerie, Cabinet Member for Place, said: “This draft plan looks at the potential risks we face in years to come – everything from tidal flooding to erosion – and how we can best place ourselves to meet those challenges.”

You can view the draft at North Ayrshire Council offices at Cunninghame House, Irvine, during office hours, or online at http://www.northayrshire. community/2018/01/29/draft-ayrshire-shorelinemanagement-plan/.