Maryculter Woodland Trust today was given a £4000 grant towards purchasing the woods from the Forestry Commission. The decision was taken by councillors at the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee. The trust’s Ed Thorogood said they had been fund raising for 2 1/2 years. They are on course to reach their £49,000 target. “It’s the achievement of my life,” he said.