Meldrum Path Group have just recieved some very good news. A bid for 1/4 of a million pounds to take forward the design and first phase of the Meldrum Meg path/cycle way to Inverurie from Oldmeldrum. has been given the green light.

The Meldrum Paths group bid for money with Aberdeenshire Council for a national pot of money – and despite this rarely going to North Eat Scotland projects – this time they have won through.  The group have now been awarded £100,000 for the design and specification stages.  A further £150,000 will construct the firt phase from Inverurie towards Oldmeldrum.

The Group indicated that work is still ongoing with land owners and managers to get the best route.  However, the first phase is agreed.