A public meeting is to be held tomorrow on the future of the long-promised cycle path between Helensburgh and Dumbarton.

Cardross's Geilston Hall will host the meeting where Jackie Baillie MSP and Argyll and Bute Council officials will attend.

The latest delays would put completion as late as 2032 - but that was before the latest round of austerity emerging from the UK and Scottish governments and the impact on local authorities.

Ms Baillie said after a quarter century of promises for the route, it seemed "easier to get on the moon".

A subgroup of Cardross Community Council has organised the session for Wednesday, August 28 and called on travellers of all types to turn up.

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The Helensburgh portion seemed very much in doubt earlier this year after a presentation by the council and Page/Park architects on their "Helensburgh in Motion" surveys.

Council officials blamed restrictive funding rules but community councillors said the latest public engagement was a "rerun" of efforts in 1998, 2005, 2011 and beyond.

The public will have their chance to challenge Ms Baillie and the council about progress on the active travel routes between Dumbarton and Helensburgh on Wednesday night.

Cardross Community Council said: "The community council’s sub group, the Cyclepath Action Group welcomes Jackie Ballie and Argyll and Bute Council representatives to Geilston Hall this Wednesday, August 28 at 6pm to a public meeting to discuss the long overdue cycle path.

"We would warmly welcome members of the public of all ages to come at 5.50pm by whatever mode of transport they like to the Geilston Hall to show their support for the route between Dumbarton and Helensburgh."

Dumbarton constituency MSP Ms Baillie said: "It seems to be easier to get men on the moon than to create a cycle path between Dumbarton and Helensburgh.

“This project was first awarded funding almost 25 years ago and has yet to materialise.

“I hope to see it delivered within my lifetime.

“I will work with the local community and the council to ensure this project is delivered.”