Scottish Environment Minister Paul Wheelhouse has agreed to talks to see what can be done to improve a north-east leisure facility.
It followed an appeal by Aberdeen Donside MSP Mark McDonald over the sculpture trail in Tyrebagger wood which he described as “beginning to look tired and past its best”.
During Holyrood questions, Mr McDonald asked the minister if he would meet to see what could be done to “enhance its reputational value” so the trail could sit alongside other attractions such as mountain biking and walking.
Mr Wheelhouse replied like many other art projects the sculptures were commissioned and managed by a charitable trust.
However, the Forestry Commission and Aberdeen City Council had “struggled to maintain interest from trustees” and raising finances for more art works, he said.
Afterwards Mr McDonald welcomed Mr Wheelhouse’s agreement to meet and discuss the condition of the sculpture trail.
“While the sculpture trail has been an attraction in the area for some time, it is fair to say that much of it has seen better days, and this has been raised with me,” he said.
“I hope that a way can be found to improve and enhance the sculpture trail, which will attract more people to the area to enjoy a walk in the woods admiring the sculptures on display.”