Improved paths for visitors to Forestry and Land Scotland's forests around Fort Augustus following SSEN Transmission’s extensive sub-station expansion works at Auchterawe

Visitors to forests around Fort Augustus will benefit from path and bridge upgrades on the local trails.

The move, which was prompted by recently retired Highland Council leader Councillor Margaret Davidson, followed liaison with the local community.

It was a thank you for local residents’ co-operation and understanding during SSEN Transmission’s extensive sub-station expansion works at Auchterawe.

The improvements to the local network of forest trails and long distance paths were delivered by MacDonald Contracting.

Sandra Reid, Forestry and Land Scotland’s local recreation ranger, said: “The Fort Augustus footpath is really popular both with local people and long-distance walkers and it was getting to be a bit worse for wear.

“Thanks to SSEN Transmission – and to Cllr Davidson and the local community – the network has been improved and looks amazing. It will also be much easier for us to maintain it in the years ahead, so that it continues to be of benefit to local people for some years to come.”

Mrs Davidson said she was pleased to see the tracks so improved.

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