Kirkcudbright Academy Half Marathon organisers are breathing a sigh of relief after confirmation that a water pump and security fencing blocking the route are to be dismantled.
Fears had been growing that the unsightly equipment in Harbour Square could mean a diversion for the May 28 spectacle.
Liz Kettle, who co-ordinates back-up for the event, described the fencing and pump as “an eyesore”.
