Tots in Tow Event: 19 September

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Thinking about cycling with your little one, but not sure where to start? Join us for Tots in Tow, a brand new and free family-friendly event designed to help parents and carers discover the many ways to cycle with babies, toddlers and young children. Whether you’re already cycling as a family or curious about getting started, come along to explore, …

New path officially opened at Peterhead’s Collieburn after community calls

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From Aberdeenshire Council A new path providing improved links for the community has been officially unveiled in Peterhead. The establishment of the Collieburn path is seen as something of a ‘missing link’ for neighbourhoods accessing the popular Formartine and Buchan Way – or ‘liney’ as it’s better known – and local amenities. Thanks to a successful £190,000 funding bid made …

Formartine and Buchan Way users continue to enjoy benefits of improvements

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From Aberdeenshire Council Ongoing improvements to the Formartine and Buchan Way have made the route an even better space for users to enjoy. During the past year, those walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding have really started to enjoy the benefits of the upgrades which began in 2023, which make the route safer, more welcoming and easier to access. Across …

Inverurie residents to benefit from active travel investment in the Kellands area

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From Aberdeenshire Council Works are set to begin on an exciting project to improve an important active travel route through the Kellands area of Inverurie. Aberdeenshire Council has secured 100% capital funding from the Scottish Government’s Active Travel Infrastructure 2 Fund, a competitive programme which supports projects encouraging walking, wheeling and cycling while helping to create healthier communities, cut carbon …

Ride on: Bike-friendly buses take to northeast routes

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From Nestrans 26 brand new bike racks have been installed on buses serving two key routes across the northeast of Scotland. The internal racks, a first for the region, marks a significant step forward in connecting transport modes in the area. The new facilities will be available on double-decked buses serving the 201/202* bus route, which connects Aberdeen (Union Square) …

New Stagecoach Night Buses

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From Stagecoach North Scotland LATE NIGHTS IN ABERDEEN, SORTED: NEW STAGECOACH NIGHT BUSES · Stagecoach introduces late night services every weekend from Aberdeen · New NightRider ticket now on sale, offering discounted travel from 6pm from only £5 · Ticket is an app-exclusive, so download now to plan, track and buy. Stagecoach North Scotland is excited to announce the launch …

Further improvements for Formartine and Buchan Way

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An improvement project which will make it safer and easier for pedestrians and wheeled users to access paths and routes in Ellon is about to get underway. A replacement ramp is being installed to provide better access to the Formartine and Buchan Way from Hospital Road. Fully-funded by Nestrans – the regional transport partnership for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire – the …

Community and Charity Funding Available for Sustainable Travel Projects

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Community groups, charities and social enterprises interested in developing sustainable travel projects are being encouraged to apply for new grant funding. The Community Sustainable Travel Grant provides funding for projects that support or encourage active and sustainable travel. Nestrans has been running an existing sustainable travel grant, aimed at businesses, since 2004. This community version of the grant makes the …

Celebrating the launch of north east bike recycling and reuse scheme

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A new bike recycling, repair and reuse project will see thousands of unwanted bikes across the north east saved from scrap and instead given a new lease of life in support of local people and causes.  Launching this weekend, on Saturday, 10th June, is a network of local partners known collectively as ‘CycleHub.Org’ that will transform old, donated bikes into refurbished models …

Innovative new e-bike scheme launched for Formartine and Buchan Way

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From Aberdeenshire Council An innovative new scheme to introduce e-bikes to a popular north-east leisure route launches tomorrow (Saturday). Aberdeenshire Council and project partners will be hiring out 20 electric bikes for use along the Formartine & Buchan Way among other local routes. Under the initiative, the electric bikes will be available to hire from both Peterhead and Fraserburgh leisure …