Organisers of a major dance festival held a public consultation in an attempt to alleviate residents’ concerns about the event.
Directors, events managers and service providers involved in bringing Festival of House to Panmure Estate held the public consultation at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel.
Leftfield and Rudimental have been booked to perform at the festival set to be held in June.
With the plans still to be approved by Angus Council, the organisers offered information on a range of topics in a bid to get locals onside.
At the meeting, residents raised concerns about the environment, wildlife, security, traffic and cleanliness.
Ellie Stirling, from Forfar, said she was worried about the impact the music event would have on wildlife.
The 65-year-old added: “It’s the location that hinders me from supporting this event.
“If it was anywhere else I would consider it but the amount of wildlife that would be affected would be too much.”
Other members of the public backed the event, saying it would support the area’s economy.
Alistair Murray, 67, from Panbride, said: “The traffic is my biggest concern — there will be a big build-up over the two days I reckon.
“But I don’t think that’s a lot to worry about if you consider the amount of money people will be spending in the area.”
Davina Braithwaite, 73, of the Carnoustie Community Council, said: “It’s a positive thing for the area but at the same time there are still some things I don’t agree with.
“But, in terms of finances, this kind of thing could build an infrastructure for more big events to come to the area.”
Craig Blyth, the festival director, said: “We wanted to put this consultation on for members of the public to find out what exactly it is we are doing.
“We want to show we have thought of everything from security, traffic management and economic development.
“A professionally-run event of this stature, in a world-class location with world-class artists, many of whom have never been to Angus before, is nothing but positive and will generate countless long-term benefits for the region.”
The festival has been scheduled for June 10 and 11.