Plans to regenerate Portpatrick via a marina complex have been holed below the waterline.

The scheme for the Dumfries & Galloway town had been redesigned following an earlier refusal, but although it had the backing of planning officials the project was rejected by the local Wigtown area councillors - who were supported by the local community council and the Portpatrick Trust.

Opponents claim that the project would have a negative impact on the listed harbour and was out of character with the town's conservation area.

The application included the installation of pontoons, along with construction of a harbour office, flats, a bar, a restaurant, workshop and storage facilities.