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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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
From Aberdeenshire Council Progress continues to be made on the programme of improvements to the Formartine and Buchan Way announced last year, with users now starting to see the benefits. Phase 1 has seen 740m of new bound surface footpaths created at Newmachar and the Linkshill Road crossing along with new drainage and access upgrades, while phase 2 has seen …
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 …
Improvements to the Formartine & Buchan Way, the creation of a signed cycle network, and a much-needed bike recycling and reuse scheme, are among some of the North East projects set to benefit from funding. Nestrans was successful in bidding for £500,000 from the Scottish Government’s Regional Transport Partnership Active Travel Grant and will share the funding among five different …
Four bridges along the Formartine & Buchan Way are to be replaced in the new year as part of a programme of funded upgrades. The bridges are located in Garioch between Dyce and Kinmundy at Buckie Farm, Middle Tack, Upper Tack and Kinmundy Home Farm. Works are expected to commence w/c January 5 and we anticipate these will continue through to the end March, weather-dependent. The section of line will be closed for the duration and unfortunately there are no traffic-free diversion …
