A £10,000 project to repair two scenic woodland paths in Aberdeenshire has now been completed.
The two routes in Scolty Woods, near Banchory, were badly damaged by heavy rain fall. Both have now been resurfaced and are open for visitors trekking up to the tower on top of the hill.
Recreation forester Dan Cadle said: “The red and yellow trails in Scolty and a couple of paths up to the tower were in a pretty poor condition following repeated heavy rain – as well as a lot of footfall.
“We have been busy improving the drainage and, together with a bit of attention to the surfaces, the paths are now in a better condition and better able to cope with surface water run-off in the future.”
The paths are now open seven days a week.
Scolty Wood provides trails through relaxing larch and pine woodland.
There are also routes to the top of the hill and the tower – a monument to General Burnett who fought alongside the Duke of Wellington – and the panoramic views over Royal Deeside and the Grampian Mountains.
The work was completed by Forestry Commission Scotland.
