Aberdeenshire Council said remedial works to resolve the contamination problem will be carried out.

BBC: Car park at Bellwood closed due to asbestos fears

The berth was declared unsafe in February 2012 and remedial works proved unsuccessful.

BBC: Weymouth harbour wall: Warning over repair noise

"There is a requirement to build an access road to enable access by large plant for remedial works, " a spokesman said.

BBC: Landslip disrupts rail services near Bristol

Remedial works will start in January 2014 and see "dryside" facilities shut for about four months, with the "wetside" out of commission for a further 13 months.

BBC: DG One

As well as a new visitor centre, the Battle of Bannockburn project will see remedial works to the existing historic monuments, including the rotunda, flagpole and Bruce statue, all of which will be restored to their former glory.

BBC: The Bannockburn Heritage Centre