A holiday operator has donated more than £34,000 to help maintain an iconic Scottish walking route.
Macs Adventure, a Glasgow-based self-guided walking and cycling holiday operator, has confirmed its ongoing support for the upkeep of the West Highland Way.
The company has donated over £34,000 in the past two years to assist with essential path maintenance on Scotland's most famous long-distance walking route.
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More than 45,000 walkers are estimated to embark on the 96-mile route from Milngavie to Fort William every year.
It was the very first trail operated by Macs Adventure following its launch 22 years ago, and it remains the company's most popular route to this day.
In 2024, Macs' per-traveller donation was used to fund the repair of Allt a’ Chlair Bridge in Argyll and Bute.
This year, support continues with urgent works led by the West Highland Way Management Group on the stretch between Bridge of Orchy and Inveroran.
Work carried out this year has included the construction of two new water bars, the repair of one collapsed box culvert, the maintenance of nine existing drainage features, and the clearance and preservation of four original cobbled and ruinous fords.
These improvements were delivered, despite challenging weather conditions, by the Highland Council’s Long Distance Routes team across 11 days of on-site work.
Neil Lapping, founder and CEO of Macs Adventure, said: "Supporting the West Highland Way is about preserving one of Scotland's greatest trails.
"We’ve been sending adventurers along it for 22 years and know just how special it is.
"This is about protecting the landscapes we love so that the thousands of walkers to come can enjoy it too."
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Sue Hilder, chair of the West Highland Way Management Group, said: "Many walkers never stop to think about who looks after a route such as the West Highland Way.
"A lot of hard work has to go in on the ground and behind the scenes to maintain the trail and surrounding environment, including less glamorous tasks such as drainage works and path resurfacing.
"We are really grateful for the continued support from Macs Adventure to fund this kind of essential work."
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