A total of 21 paths across Aberdeen are set to be upgraded over the next three financial years to promote healthier lifestyles and provide sustainable access for all.

Aberdeen City Council's Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee approved the programme this week, with the work to be funded by income from bus lane enforcement fines. The Aberdeen City Core Path network comprises 100 routes covering about 241km for active travel and leisure.

The plan builds on recent enhancements at Murcar Beach, the River Don to the city centre, Brimmond Hill, Hazlehead Golf Course, Hazlehead to Gairnhill Wood, Anderson Drive to Den Wood via Craigiebuckler, Hazledene Road to Countesswells Road, Den of Cults (North) and Coastal Path South.

Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: "The core paths are an excellent network throughout the city. They go through many beautiful areas which are great places to go for a walk.

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"The Council's further investment in core paths will ensure they are kept in good condition for everyone to use."

Routes earmarked for improvement include Kincorth Hill, River Don Path - Dyce to Bridge of Don, Rosehill Drive to Don Terrace via Stewart Park, university to beach via Linksfield and Broad Hill, River Don to city centre, Manor Avenue to Eric Hendrie Park, Coastal Path South, Kincorth to Loirston Loch, Lochside/Denm ore Woods to Perwinnes Moss, Kingswells to Howes Road, Deveron Road to Gillahill Croft, Kincorth Hill to Stonehaven Road, Sheddocksley to Kingswells, Auchmill Golf Course, Westburn Park, King George VI Bridge, Manor Avenue to Auchmill Road, Deeside Way, Cove Road, Bon Accord Crescent Gardens, and Hazledene Road to Countesswells Road.

According to the committee report, investment may involve multiple measures to improve accessibility and encourage more people to be active for their physical and mental wellbeing.

Potential works include widening and resurfacing paths, new signage and interpretation, seating, removing access barriers, and green infrastructure or planting – all aimed at making routes easier and more attractive to use.

Detailed designs and costs for the projects will be fully scoped and presented to the committee in 2026. Factors such as overall cost (including design and construction), land ownership, match funding and planning requirements will influence which paths proceed first.