Landscaping firm, MacColl and Stokes, has successfully completed a new boardwalk on the iconic West Highland Way, on behalf of Stirling Council.

The boardwalk helps prevent erosion caused by the many users of the long-distance route, ensuring continued access while preserving the natural habitat within the Craigallian Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The project was completed ahead of the main summer tourism season and was funded through the Scottish Government's Active Travel Enabling Fund, costing £14,100.

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Environment, Transport and Net Zero Convener, Councillor Jen Preston, said: "These works will go a long way to help preserve a beloved walking trail famous throughout Scotland. We're proud to be home to a stretch of this famous attraction and to have contributed towards promoting an active travel route for the benefit of residents and tourists alike."

The new boardwalk is located just before Craigallian Loch, an early landmark on the opening stretch of the trail as walkers journey from Milngavie to Drymen.