Plans to sell “Peaky Blinders” burgers at a location used to film the gangster drama have been shot down.
Scott Robertson applied for permission to run a food van – called By Order of the Peaky Burgers – at Portsoy harbour in Banffshire.
Planners rejected the bid after an outcry from locals.
One woman, who owns holiday cottages by the shore, said the idea of obstructing the view of the Moray Firth was “akin to putting something in front of the Taj Mahal”.
Scott lodged his plans on February 24, days after crews finished filming the show, starring Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, and left the town.
The businessman, who already has a van in Banff, addressed councillors about the proposed addition at Shorehead.
He said: “I could be supporting local businesses with my produce, with burgers, Lorne and link sausage purchased from a Banff butcher.”
He also pledged that any litter would be cleared up at the end of each day.
And he hit out at the local community council for raising objections then declining an invitation to meet to discuss the venture.
He added: “They have not replied to that, which really disappoints me.”
Rod Lovie, from Portsoy and District Community Council, said the location suggested was “completely inappropriate”.
He added: “This is a beautiful and unique 17th Century harbour, it has been used for filming many times due to its character.
“The harbour is recognised as one of Aberdeenshire’s historic jewels.”
Laura Riley, who owns holiday cottages by the shore, said she was “flabbergasted” by the plan.
Members of the Banff and Buchan area committee unanimously refused the application for a street trader’s licence but said they would consider future plans for a van elsewhere at the seafront.
Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here .
