The Duke of Rothesay visits Cambus O’ May suspension bridge
Prince Charles got a look at extensive repair work to the bridge on Royal Deeside, originally damaged by Storm Frank in 2015.
Prine Charles, Duke of Rothesay has made a series of visits along Royal Deeside today, as he holidays at Balmoral estate.
First he and the Duchess of Rothesay visited the Ballater Community and Heritage hub, to officially open the facility and reveal a plaque.
His Royal Highness made a personal donation to help restore the building.
The Royals took in the art exhibition which is taking place at the hub, and spoke to locals along the main street of the village.
Later in the day the Duke visited the Cambus O'May suspension bridge.
The bridge was damaged by floods during storm Frank in 2015, but reopened in March after major repair work.
Depute Provost of Aberdeenshire, Cllr Ron McKail, who was at the visit, said: “We were delighted to welcome the Duke of Rothesay to Cambus O’ May where he showed a keen interest in the repairs to get the popular bridge back in operation after Storm Frank.
“It really has been a major undertaking to repair the bridge and it was fitting that our own bridges manager Donald McPherson and Ian Gordon from contractors Moray Blast could explain firsthand the various processes to His Royal Highness.”