Drop-in sessions at Banff Castle will unveil new active travel bridge proposals across the River Deveron

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From Aberdeenshire Council Residents of Banff and Macduff are being invited to attend informal engagement sessions which will showcase the current design for a proposed active travel bridge across the River Deveron. Building upon the successful delivery of Aberdeenshire Council’s Integrated Travel Town Masterplan approach which has helped secure inward investment for active and sustainable travel in other areas, the …

Stella’s Voice and Karen Adam MSP Launch ‘Bikes for Christmas’ for a Third Year

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Hundreds of children in the North East are set to receive upcycled bikes in time for Christmas, following this year’s launch of the Bikes for Christmas campaign. Now in it’s third year, the project led by Karen Adam MSP and Stella’s Voice, supported by Nestrans and funded by Transport Scotland, will benefit children from nursery level to primary 3 across …

Opportunity to try out new rental e-bikes across Aberdeenshire

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Five new locations have been added to the popular Aberdeenshire e-bike rental scheme. Introduced in 2023, the Aberdeenshire Council initiative initially offered hire of 20 e-bikes along the popular Formartine & Buchan Way among other local routes. Following a funding allocation from the Community Led Local Development Fund, these additional rental sites have been added: •    Bennachie Leisure Centre, …

First Bus to offer FREE day ticket for Spectra visitors

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From Aberdeen City Council First Bus will ensure audiences will not miss their Spectra connection by offering a free day ticket for Spectra attendees, making it easier for people to visit the festival. Inspired by the theme of ‘Connections’, Scotland’s Festival of Light will return to illuminate Aberdeen with a packed programme of free artworks and events, from Thursday 08 …

Public consultation to start for public transport and active travel connections from Ellon to Garthdee

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From Aberdeen City Council People are being asked to take part in online or in-person public consultation for potential options for improving transport connections from the Park and Ride in Ellon to the Garthdee Road corridor in Aberdeen. The consultation is part of the Ellon P&R – Garthdee Transport Corridor study which has a particular focus on active travel and …