Council officers have closed the footpath from opposite Shore Cottage up the side of the field to Cranhill.

Here is today’s statement: “Following concerns raised by members of the public over the condition of the path between Shore Cottage and Cranhill north of Newtonhill, I have closed the path this morning. The timber steps leading from Shore Cottage northwards are in poor condition with some missing and some washed out. There is an alternative route via the Viaduct which I have indicated on the closure notice on site. No decision has been made regarding repairs.”