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As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, BEAR Scotland is preparing to roll out the annual programme of cyclic maintenance across the South East and North West trunk road networks. Spring marks the start of key seasonal activities such as grass cutting, sign cleaning and gully cleaning. These works are essential for maintaining road … Continued

£10,000 invested in clearing up key trunk route 280 bags of litter and various large items collected Roads authorities in South East Scotland have again joined forces to carry out an intensive litter pick along two areas of the A1 trunk road north of Grantshouse and between Dunbar and Thistly Cross, to coincide with Keep … Continued

At BEAR Scotland, we’re committed to nurturing the future talent of civil engineering. We engage with schools, colleges, and universities to highlight the exciting opportunities available in the industry and inspire the next generation to pursue careers within the industry and potentially with BEAR Scotland. Our teams in the North West and South East of … Continued

After donating an impressive £50k to good causes in 2024, BEAR Scotland and its staff are continuing their commitment to giving back to local communities this year. So far in the first quarter of the year, the leading Scottish trunk road maintenance company has donated £6,380 to worthy causes. Charity giving The annual staff charity … Continued

BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains the motorways and trunk roads across South East Scotland, has donated £750 to Play Therapy Base, a Dalkeith-based charity that helps children express their emotions through play. BEAR Scotland is a local employer with a depot in Bonnyrigg and is responsible for roads including the A68, A720, and A702. … Continued

Every year BEAR Scotland supports numerous organisations across Scotland.  In 2024 the leading road maintenance company supported 31 charities and 39 community groups with over £50,000 in donations within the areas it operates. Joanna Buggy, BEAR Scotland Engagement Manager, who leads the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility team said: “We’re really proud that BEAR has delivered … Continued

Earlier this year, we challenged primary school children across the North West of Scotland to come up with names for our new fleet of gritters. Competition was tough with over 800 schools being invited to enter the competition, but we managed to pick worthy winners. Fraser (6) and Amy (6), pupils from Luncarty Primary School, … Continued

“The Forth Gritter” visits pupils at Duloch Primary School Pupils at Duloch Primary School in Dunfermline were delighted to receive a visit from “The Forth Gritter”, which had been named by 11-year-old Ava Laurie in Primary 7. The 26-tonne, six-wheel, bright orange gritter is one of a fleet of 47 winter vehicles operated by BEAR … Continued

Munlochy Animal Aid has received a £750 funding boost from BEAR Scotland to continue their efforts to rescue and rehome animals from across the Highlands. BEAR Scotland manage and maintain the trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland in the North West, covering the A9 and A835 which run through the area the charity … Continued

We have recently made changes to the senior bridges team that delivers the Scottish Trunk Road Network Management Contract for the South East Unit on behalf of Transport Scotland.    The South East Unit includes 757 bridges and structures, including the iconic Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge, as well as other major bridges such … Continued

Event raises over £2,800 for Macmillan Cancer Support The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day 2024 took place on Saturday 28 September, attracting over 300 visitors and raising over £2,800 for Macmillan Cancer Support.  The open day was organised by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland – the third year in a row that they … Continued

BEAR Scotland donated over £35k to good causes around Scotland in July, August and September 2024. We are committed to giving back to the communities in which we operate. Cash for Kids Over £25k of this impressive total went to BEAR’s long-term charity partner, Cash for Kids thanks to BEAR’s Annual Charity Golf Day that … Continued