Work is underway to remove asbestos from a woodland path in the Highlands, the council has announced.

The Cemetery path, through Ellan Wood near Carrbridge, was installed in 2013 but closed in July 2015 after a member of the public reported finding a small amount of asbestos on the path's surface.

Munro Construction (Highland) has been appointed to remove the contaminated material, which began today, 05 November.

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The path surface will then be reinstated.

Jill Aitken from the Woodland Trust Scotland said: "We've consulted with a number of professional experts and taken advice on the options available to us.

"I'd like to thank local people for their patience while we deal with this issue and reassure them that we are working to resolve this as quickly as we can while ensuring public safety."

Ann Hackett, the council's Principal Projects Officer, added: "We have been working closely with the Woodland Trust Scotland to provide a coordinated approach to remediation works within Ellan Wood."

(LM/JP)