A key route in Stirling has re-opened after workers scaled the rock face of a spectacular local landmark.
Stirling Council said the A907 Alloa Road re-opened two days earlier than planned.
A section of the road had been closed in both directions since early June in order for specialist contractors to make safe an area of rock fall on Abbey Craig – a 91m rocky hill that hosts the Wallace Monument.
This included scaling the rock face and removing loose material following the rock fall along with installing replacement safety netting. Work was also carried out to remove a number of large fallen trees, rocks and boulders that were caught by the safety nets.
Jim Thomson, convenor of the council's Environment and Housing Committee, said: ‘We want to thank drivers and local residents for their patience throughout the significant and challenging repair work on the Abbey Craig.
‘I am pleased to report that work has been completed ahead of schedule in a safe and efficient manner.'
Vice convenor Danny Gibson, said: ‘These repairs have been much-needed to ensure local residents and commuters remain safe on the A907 and surrounding areas, and we thank everyone for their understanding.'
