A bid is to be made to turn the Arran Coastal Way into the finest coastal walk in Scotland after funding of £170,000 was secured for the project.
The money will also fund the appointment of a full-time footpath team leader and a three-strong team, including trainees.
The government cash was announced by UK Treasury minister Danny Alexander MP from the Coastal Communities Fund.
For the full story, see the Arran Banner edition of March 8 2014, also available on line at www.arranbanner.co.uk/digital