Tarbet’s damaged Faerie Bridge has been rebuilt thanks to the efforts and hard work of local volunteers.
The bridge was badly damaged by a fallen tree during the recent storms, rendering it unusable.
The Friends of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs supervised the springtime construction work and acted as funding broker.
Trustee and Tarbet resident, Duncan MacLachlan, said: “My view is that we now have a very sturdy long-lasting structure that will serve its purpose well into the future.”
Volunteers led by Ian and Kenny Kay completed the preparatory tree clearing work which facilitated the dismantling of the old bridge and construction of the new one.
Experienced Gartocharn based contractor, David McKenzie, carried out the reconstruction and some stabilising of the river embankment and the abutments - which support the ends of a bridge.
This ensured the structure was sound and that erosion from high water levels and flooding would be mitigated.
Locals have shared that they glad to have the crossing restored, avoiding longer detours to get across the burn, to and from the village centre.
The repair effort was helped by funding from the Dr Hannah Stirling Loch Lomond Trust.
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