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At BEAR Scotland, we’re committed to nurturing future talent in civil engineering and related fields. We actively engage with schools, colleges and universities across Scotland to highlight opportunities and inspire the next generation to pursue careers within the industry, and potentially with us at BEAR Scotland. By engaging with young people, we hope to spark … Continued

BEAR Scotland was proud to take part in Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026 at the beginning of March, celebrating this year’s theme “Working for Scotland” and shining a light on the impact apprentices make within the company. Throughout the week, we shared stories from apprentices at different stages of their journeys, from those just starting out … Continued

BEAR Scotland and its staff have continued to give back to local communities over the past year, donating an impressive £59k to good causes in 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, £6,240 was donated to charities and community groups in a bid to deliver a positive impact. Raising funds together The year got off … Continued

Scotland’s leading trunk road operating company, BEAR Scotland, raised £2,066 for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) at its 14th annual charity five-a-side football tournament. The event took place on Friday 24 April at Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre in Glenrothes. Eleven teams of seven BEAR Scotland co-workers competed against each other scoring goals … Continued

Updated 7 May 2026: To assist those accessing the polling station in Golspie today, the traffic management arrangements have changed, as detailed below in red.  Essential trunk road works will continue across the North West Unit on polling day, Thursday 7 May BEAR Scotland provides this update to all road users on the works taking … Continued

Falkirk’s Mental Health Association (FDAMH), an independent charity providing mental health and wellbeing support to people in the Falkirk and District community, has received a donation of £750 from trunk road maintenance firm, BEAR Scotland. BEAR Scotland is committed to working in partnership with the communities its trunk roads pass through, including Falkirk on the … Continued

Funding boost to improve access to emergency medical care The Robert Black Memorial Helipad, which is owned and maintained by the Southern Kintyre Development Trust, has received a £750 funding boost from trunk roads maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, which is responsible for the A83 trunk road that runs through Campbeltown close to the Machrihanish depot. … Continued

Funding boost coincides with installation of new pedestrian crossing works in town Life Well Lived, a charity that helps anyone experiencing a health challenge in Biggar, has received a £750 funding boost from trunk roads maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, which is responsible for the A702 trunk road through the town. BEAR Scotland is committed to … Continued

Scotland’s leading road maintenance company BEAR Scotland has donated £59,000 to good causes in 2025, a new report reveals. Over 100 organisations across Scotland have benefitted from the generosity of the company and its staff, with money raised for a variety of charities, community initiatives and schools. Highlights include: Over £25,000 raised for Cash For … Continued

Strathcarron Hospice, which supports people and families across Forth Valley living with life-limiting conditions, has received a £750 donation from BEAR Scotland, Scotland’s leading road maintenance and management company. Claire Kennedy, Strathcarron Hospice’s Corporate Fundraiser said: “Strathcarron Hospice is privileged to provide specialist palliative care to people in our Hospice in Denny and across the … Continued

BEAR Scotland donated over £31.5k to good causes around Scotland in July, August and September 2025, and is fully committed to supporting the communities in which it works. Cash for Kids For the second year running, over £25k goes to BEAR’s long-term charity partner, Cash for Kids thanks to BEAR’s Annual Charity Golf Day held … Continued

A charity offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy to residents throughout Argyll and Bute has received generous £750 donation from BEAR Scotland, the company responsible for  managing and maintaining trunk roads in North West Scotland. BEAR Scotland operates locally from a depot in Oban, maintaining the A85 and A828 in the area, including Connel Bridge. As part … Continued