ranger service

People who chose to walk from Kinlochhourn and Glenfinnan usually break the trip down to a journey of two to three days and are advised to contact the local ranger service for advice on the routes.

Aberdeenshire Ranger Service said most visitors abided by the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and acted responsibly, but there were others who were "treating the countryside with a total lack of respect".

The ranger service said that fireworks could disturb wildlife and livestock as well as pose a threat to wind farm infrastructure.

During the event, the Whitelee Ranger Service patrols the surrounding area to make sure that no fireworks are being let off.

Among his recommendations are a National Landscapes Service to act as a unified body for the country's 10 national parks and 34 areas of outstanding natural beauty, and a 1,000-strong "ranger service" to help engage the public.