Work has begun to restore a section of riverside washed away in floods five years ago.

The path that runs along the banks of the Allan Water just below Dunblane Cathedral has been closed to the public since 2011 after it was damaged by extreme wet weather.

The local community has been working to see it restored and reopened as a valuable asset for both locals and visitors.

Roy Nicolson, chairman of Dunblane Development Trust said: "After years of campaigning and effort by the trust's volunteers, the local community will be delighted that the reinstatement of this valued riverside walkway is now being undertaken."

Stirling Council has set aside £100,000 towards the work and Dunblane Development Trust has also obtained a £10,000 grant from the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Environment Trust as well as raising more than £2,000 from public donations to allow the restoration to take place.

Councillor Danny Gibson, environment convener at Stirling Council said: "We know just how important this part of Dunblane is to the local community and what a jewel in the crown it is of their visitor offering, which is why we have pledged such a significant sum.

"Stirling Council is delighted to support the community's aspirations and efforts to have the riverside walk restored and reopened."

Dunblane Development Trust, acting as agent, has appointed IKM Consulting Ltd as the principal contractor and the works are being overseen by Stirling Council's localities and infrastructure service.

Weather permitting, the project is anticipated to be complete by the end of August.