A public path which existed for over a century had to be diverted after developers built housing across it.
The path, which links the John Muir Way and Yellowcraig beach in East Lothian, was considered a public right of way by locals for generations.
However a meeting of East Lothian Council’s administration cabinet this week heard that the land the path crossed at New Mains, Dirleton, was bought by a new owner five years ago and planning permission granted to build three houses on the site.
