The Rothes Way – a newly completed walking and cycling path linking Rothes and Craigellachie – has officially opened to the public.
Designed to provide a safe alternative to the busy main road between the two communities, the 2.25-mile route largely following the route of the former railway line, and has a generally flat, gravel surface.
Beyond connecting the towns, the path also links users directly to the much larger Speyside Way, which runs onwards to Aberlour and beyond.
Driven by the Rothes Way Association, the project’s completion was heavily supported by local volunteers, charities and community funding.
The route was marked with a dual ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Derek and Marion Ross, alongside Tom Duff from the Berry Burn Community Fund, officially opened the Craigellachie end, while Richard Forsyth and Eve Bremner did the honours at the Rothes end.
The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation also provided vital backing for the initiative.
A volunteer group will meet every Tuesday morning to undertake regular path maintenance and ensure the route remains clear for everyone to enjoy.
With the Rothes to Craigellachie link now successfully completed, project organisers have set their sights on expanding the route north towards Elgin.
The ultimate goal is to further connect Moray’s communities by opening up the remainder of the old railway line.
The Rothes Way.
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