Five north-east towns are in line for new walking and cycle routes.
Fraserburgh, Portlethen, Ellon, Huntly and Inverurie will all benefit from the proposed Integrated Travel Towns (ITTs) project led by Aberdeenshire Council.
It follows the success of recent work to transform Peterhead into a cycling town.
There, new bike routes were set up, along with the introduction of LED-lit paths, cycle mechanic training, an annual bike ride and area cycle maps.
The ITT project, which has won funding from Sustrans and Paths for All, will involve the creation of new long distance routes and links within towns.
The council is holding a number of public events to gauge what will be required in each community.
Aberdeenshire’s head of transportation, Ewan Wallace, said: “To date we have been working hard to improve access to walking and cycling facilities, developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and promoting the benefits of active and sustainable travel and this new funding will help us to continue what we started.
“It’s important to recognise that there is longer term value locked into these projects in terms of supporting a healthier population, providing a cleaner environment, reducing carbon emissions and of course a less congested town centre provides local economic benefits.”
The first public event was held in Portlethen Parish Church on Monday. Others will follow in Fraserburgh Sports Centre tomorrow from 2-8pm and in Ellon’s Ythan Centre on Tuesday, May 19, from 3.30-6.30pm.
Further sessions will be held in Inverurie’s St Andrew’s Parish Church on Thursday, May 21, from 2-8pm and Huntly’s Stewarts Hall on Wednesday, May 27, from 2-8pm.