The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) has said further investigations need to be carried out before a path affected by asbestos can be re-opened.

Small pieces of asbestos were found on 730m of path in Ellan Wood, Carr-Bridge in July.

As a result, the path has been closed until remedial action can be undertaken.

Specialist company ENTEC has visited the site and carried out initial sample testing and survey work to establish the extent of this contamination.

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Following a review of the findings, the landowners and agencies involved have agreed that further analysis is necessary to ensure that a remedial plan for the site is extremely thorough.

The CNPA met with Woodland Trust Scotland, The Highland Council (THC), the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Cairngorms Outdoor Access Trust (COAT) and ENTEC on 18 August.

It was agreed at the meeting that to ensure the effective removal of the contaminated material further testing and analysis would be required.

ENTEC will carry out this work, with results expected within the next two to three weeks.

The further sampling due to be carried out is expected to help identify the potential source of the asbestos.

(LM)