NEW viewing points in the Cairngorms are to be erected after planning permission was granted for their construction as part of a nationwide “scenic routes” initiative. 

Visitors to the national park will be able to stop off at Creagan Nam Cam in Glenshee and the Craighaulkie Quarry, outside Tomintoul. 

The famous Devil’s Elbow at Glenshee will see the construction of a viewpoint seat, path and visitor information point at the layby at Creagan Nam Cam. 

At the Craighaulkie Quarry, an elevated viewpoint feature designed to acknowledge the site’s quarrying history will be installed.

Planning committee convener Eleanor Mackintosh said: “This road is as famous for the amount of snow it gets as it is the stunning landscapes. 

“We hope by promoting it through the Scenic Routes initiative, we can encourage more visitors to this area of the Cairngorms National Park.” 

The Scottish Government’s scenic routes initiative was launched after a similar project in Norway. It is designed to create unique viewpoints and enhance visitors’ experience. 

The two developments were approved at a meeting of the Cairngorms National Park Authority’s planning committee yesterday. 

The installations are along the A93/A939 route from Blairgowrie to Grantown-on-Spey, the highest public road in Britain.