A BUSINESSMAN who opened up an ice cream and dessert shop in Greenock town centre has taken a swipe at the town on social media.

James Samain, owner of Biggie Scoopz, said he has sold the West Blackhall Street to a new owner.

In a post on social media, he wrote: "Opening Greenock made me realise how quite simply amazing Dumbarton and its people is/are."

Mr Samain, who was unavailable for comment when contacted, had said online that he would now be focusing on the Dumbarton premises and would not be expanding to other areas.