A section of a new shared-use cycle path linking Aberdeen city centre with the Robert Gordon University campus at Garthdee has been opened.

The council has overseen the creation of the 0.7 mile stretch of the cycling-walking route along the north bank of the River Dee, between King George VI Bridge and the Bridge of Dee.

The scheme was joint funded by Nestrans and Sustrans.

Work began on the £275,000 project in January to upgrade and widen the existing path to bring it up to the appropriate standard for a shared-use cycle path.

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Features include cycle-friendly access points and solar powered LED lighting studs to light the path at night.

ACG Contracts was the main contractor.

Councillor Ross Grant said: "We welcome the opening of the shared path, as Aberdeen City Council is committed to making the city a safer and better place for cyclists of all ages, with a programme of creating more cycle paths and routes in conjunction with Nestrans and Sustrans."

Nestrans Chairman Councillor Ramsay Milne, said: "The new riverside cycle path is an excellent addition to the existing active travel network in Aberdeen City and Shire, improving links with existing cycle lanes on Market Street towards the City Centre, the Duthie Park and Deeside Way."

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