Cash for upgrades to West Highland and Great Glen Ways

Parts of the West Highland Way long distance route will be upgraded following an injection of £750,000 of government funding. The cash is part of £3.15m being given to Forestry Commission Scotland to improve Scotland’s forest estates. Over £1m will be spent on 11 miles of new paths and upgrading surfaces on the Great Glen Way which links Fort William and Inverness.

Environment minister Paul Wheelhouse said: “We want more Scots and visitors to enjoy and have access to Scotland’s great outdoors. This funding boost for the Forestry Commission Scotland will help towards achieving that.

“The projects will not only create new work and jobs but will also have a lasting benefit in supporting green tourism in rural parts of Scotland and encouraging people to get involved in physical activity.”

Both the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way are part of a growing network of Scottish long distance routes.