Rutherglen residents are set to benefit from a new nearby walking trail hailed as the greenest urban route in Scotland.
The Magnificent 11 trail has its final way marker at the Cathkin Braes, with broadcaster Cameron McNeish officially opening it earlier this week.
He joined volunteers, council officials and staff from Ramblers Scotland in Cathkin for the occasion.
The Magnificent 11 follows a beautiful new route linking green spaces on the southside of Glasgow.
It visits several local nature reserves, three city parks, two farms, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Glasgow’s highest point – offering panoramic views over Glasgow and north to Ben Lomond.
For many years, a hardy collection of community volunteers has helped establish the route – including building paths, clearing overgrowth, unblocking drains, installing steps, organising led walks and creating maps and leaflets.
As well as Cathkin it will also benefit locals in the likes of Castlemilk and King's Park.
Catherine Watt from Glasgow Ramblers told us : "We have a great variety of woodlands, formal and informal parks, and other green and open spaces to explore, but unfortunately opportunities to explore them in a linked way are often limited.
"The Magnificent 11 takes people well away from built up areas and traffic, to discover the pleasures of natural woodland, rivers and wildlife. It provides opportunities to experience nature and fresh air, and to maintain healthy walking spaces close to an urban environment.
"Working outdoors to create the trail has added to our enjoyment of the project, with new and old friends meeting in lovely locations, with the occasional picnic and brew."
Mr McNeish grew up in the King's Park area before becoming a writer and broadcaster known for having a passion for the outdoors.
He now lives in the Cairngorns.
A map and further route details are available in printed route leaflet as well being here.
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