Researchers from Stirling University are looking to hear from residents living in properties along the River Tay.

According to the BBC, they are looking at the costs and benefits of flood defence options and are set to ask residents how they feel their homes can be protected from flooding.

Views will be collected via an online survey, with the results ultimately being shared with the Scottish Government in the hopes of helping to shape future flood defence plans.

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Katherine Simpson, who is a PhD student leading the research, explained: "We are interested in the opinions of local residents regarding the new proposals.

"New flood defences involve a cost to households and so it is vital that future flood defence options are accepted by the general public.

"This survey gives local people a chance to make their opinions heard and to let us know what they would like to happen in their local area."

(JP/IT)