Diseased ash trees along the River Esk have been felled. Photo: Musselburgh Folks Facebook page
A POPULAR footpath along the River Esk in Musselburgh has closed for five days while East Lothian Council conducts safe tree felling.
The path, which runs along the river to the east of Musselburgh Golf Club, was shut from Tuesday between the hours of 9am and 4pm, with works running for approximately five days.
The trees along the route are being felled due to a number being infected by ash dieback.
A diversion route is in place, taking walkers parallel to the railway track and then Wedderburn Court, before returning to the main path.
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