THE public is urged to head to Millport on Sunday October 13 to celebrate the grand completion ceremony of the town's promenade, after tomorrow's event had to be rescheduled.

Due to the poor weather forecast for Saturday, the decision had been made to move the completion of the promenade event to Sunday starting at the same time, 12 noon. 

The island is celebrating in style with a day full of fun for the whole family.

From magicians and balloon artists to face painters and crafts, there’s something for everyone. Plus, kids can enjoy free use of bouncy castles and more!

There will be live performances by the Millport Bagpipe Band and the Millport Dance Troupe to make the day even more special.

The event runs from 12 noon to 4pm with Sunday forecast to be a much better day. 

A spokesperson for Visit Cumbrae said: "Bring your family, friends, and community spirit to help us mark this exciting moment! See you there!"

Offshore work on North Ayrshire Council's £48 million flood protection scheme was completed in the summer, with the rest of the project being constructed in recent months.

Onshore works around Glasgow Street include new benches, kerbing, surfacing works, jetty repairs, promenade wall repairs and repainting.

Foreshore rockworks have also been taking place on Clyde Street and at the junction of Crichton Street and Clyde Street, while concrete revetments - slopes that absorb wave energy to help reduce coastal erosion - have been created at Kelburn Street, Millburn Street and Clyde Street.

With climate change expected to increase the frequency and severity of flooding across Scotland, North Ayrshire Council says its financial input in the project illustrates its commitment to the environment and reducing risks to communities.

The main contractor for the flood protection work in Millport is Van Oord UK Ltd, with support from subsidiary Mackley Civil Engineering.