Frustrated staff at Kilmarnock's Dean Park make appeal over litter
It costs £10,000 a year to clear litter away from Dean Castle and Country Park.
Staff at Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock are describing the amount of fly tipping and rubbish being left on the grounds as unacceptable and frustrating.
It comes after a pregnant deer was found with a plastic cup stuck round its mouth leaving the animal unable to eat or breathe properly.
Countryside Ranger, Christine Strong, says: "It seems to be a recurring situation after the litter has been cleared.
"We do try and keep the place looking as good as possible all throughout the year and especially since we've had so many improvements made throughout the park.
"We just find it really upsetting that people don't respect the park and that it's affecting the wildlife too.
"I'm sure we're not the only place with this problem.
"But we're just trying to spread the word asking people to please deal with your litter responsibly and take it away if you can.
"We're asking anyone who does see fly tipping in particular to report it to the police or environmental health because we want to catch whoever is responsible."