Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has announced a revised construction timetable for ongoing works at Glentress, following the discovery of a number of groundwork issues at the sight.

As part of a £6 million Masterplan development programme, FLS uncovered the issues when old decking was removed and the framework lifted. The works were due to be finished before the end of June, but FLS has now said that the site will remained closed beyond this date, to address the issues and complete the development.

Martin Page, Regional Visitor Services Manager said: "The boardwalk replacement will be one of the finishing touches that will further improve and enhance the Glentress experience for all visitors.

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"However, removing the old structure revealed some additional work required to improve the drainage system and reroute existing services to accommodate the new surfacing being installed.

"We're now having to add to the plans measures to make these elements safe and that is going to result in a short delay to opening. However, this also means that we can bring forward plans for the new bike wash facilities and secure area for the bike shop and have them in place earlier than anticipated.

"We've spoken to operators of the café and the bike shop who understand the problem and support our efforts to rectify the issues we've uncovered.

"This is wholly unexpected and unwelcome but I would like to reassure all our visitors that we are doing our utmost to minimise the delay and get both these businesses open."

FLS has been working closely with its partners to minimise disruption to the wider Glentress trail network as preparations for the UCI Cycling World Championships event have been underway.

Handover to the event organisers will be in mid-July as they begin their final preparations for the mountain bike marathon and cross country events taking place from 6-12 August.