Skye's Storr paths project completed

The Old Man of Storr includes features of an ancient volcanic landscape

A footpath improvement project in one of Skye's best-known landscapes has been completed.

The Old Man of Storr, which features remnants of volcanic activity 2,800 million years ago, attracts about 223,000 visitors annually.

The area has also featured prominently in films, including 2012 sci-fi Prometheus and opening scenes of 1973 horror The Wickerman.

Highland Council, which worked with the Skye Iconic Sites Partnership (SISP) on the paths project, said the work had been finished in time for the island's peak tourist season.

Funds managed by Visit Scotland and Scottish government helped to cover the cost.

SISP was formed in 2018 to help lead the revamp of about three miles of paths at the Storr, and improve tourism infrastructure at other beauty spots on Skye.

About £1m was committed to the overall project.