Further ground investigations are being carried out at a former quarry in the Highlands, it has been announced.

A two week survey is taking place at the 4.2 hectare Kingsteps Quarry in Nairn.

The work involves excavating trial pits across the site to ensure it can be safely used by the public as an amenity area in the long term.


Formerly a sand and gravel quarry, the location was acquired from Lochloy Housing developer in 2001.

Staff in the council's Development and Infrastructure Service and the council's Contaminated Land Unit have been liaising with SEPA, and local Ward Members

Councillor Michael Green, said: "I am comfortable that the due processes are being followed and I look forward to the findings of the survey being reported in due course in March next year."

If required, the council can apply to the Scottish Government for Vacant and Derelict Land Funding to improve the site.

(LM/CD)