A major upgrade to walking and cycling links in Erskine, Renfrewshire, has been completed, creating safer and more convenient journeys for local residents and school pupils.

Backed by over £1.5 million from the Scottish Government's Active Travel Infrastructure Fund, the Red Smiddy shared pathway project connects and extends existing routes between the Red Smiddy Roundabout and Southholm Roundabout. The scheme strengthens access to Park Mains High School, Erskine’s shopping area and the wider local path network.

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To mark the opening, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, Stephen Flynn MSP, and Renfrewshire Council Leader, Iain Nicolson, met pupils from Park Mains High School to hear how the new route is influencing their daily travel.

Imogen, an S1 pupil who lives in Dargavel Village in Bishopton, said: "The new pathway means I can cycle to school instead of always having to get the bus so I can be more active. The railings beside the path help make it safer to cycle as well.

"The new pathway will make it easier for people to get around Erskine. A lot of my friends live in Erskine and I'm in Dargavel so the new pathway means I can easily get to their houses."