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In the years following the pandemic, the A9 between Perth and Inverness saw a troubling rise in fatal and serious collisions. In response, Transport Scotland established the A9 Partnership Safety Group, bringing together key partners including BEAR Scotland, WJ, and Clearview Intelligence to deliver targeted improvements on this vital route. Together, we developed and implemented … Continued

In one of the most significant upgrades to the historic Kincardine Bridge in recent years, an 80-metre section of the structure was successfully replaced earlier this year. The £16.85 million contract was awarded to Balfour Beatty in February 2023, marking a major milestone in the ongoing preservation of the Category A listed bridge. The Kincardine … Continued

BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath, has donated £750 to MS Therapy Tayside to help the charity continue supporting those with MS and other inflammatory conditions through oxygen therapy. Through its Regional Charity Initiative, BEAR Scotland encourages employees to nominate charities that matter to them, helping support good causes … Continued

BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains trunk roads across South East Scotland, has donated £750 to Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre, a volunteer-run charity that supports individuals with additional support needs and disabilities through therapeutic horse riding and animal care. As part of its Regional Charity Initiative, BEAR Scotland encourages employees to nominate good causes that … Continued

BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains trunk roads across North West Scotland, has donated £750 to Trossachs Search and Rescue. The volunteer-led charity supports those who have found themselves in difficulty in the outdoors in the Trossachs and Stirling area. BEAR Scotland manages and maintains the A84, A85 and A82. As part of its Regional … Continued

Scotland’s leading trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland held its thirteenth annual charity five-a-side football tournament on 25 April 2025, raising £2,254 for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH). The event saw eleven teams of BEAR Scotland co-workers become competitors at Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre in Glenrothes, the first time the tournament had been held … Continued

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