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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

Scotland’s leading road maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, has donated £750 to the Margaret Kerr Unit, within Borders General Hospital. The unit provides palliative care and ensures those receiving end-of-life care and their families are comfortable and supported. BEAR Scotland’s Eyemouth Operations Supervisor, Gary Stobbart, nominated the Margaret Kerr Unit to receive this donation as part … Continued

Almost 28,000 applications for 180 places A public ballot for tours inside the Queensferry Crossing has generated a massive response, with almost 28,000 applications for 180 places. Tours will take place on Saturday 27 September as part of the Doors Open Days festival, visiting parts of the Queensferry Crossing normally closed to the public, including … Continued

2025 success means the roads company has exceeded £100K in donations for the charity in five years BEAR Scotland raised £25,128.60 for Cash for Kids in its fifth annual Charity Golf Day thanks to the 25 key suppliers and subcontractors who got involved. Held at the Dalmahoy Country Club and Hotel near Edinburgh, this year’s … Continued

BEAR Scotland welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, on a visit to the A82 Grotaig site, on the North West trunk road network today. The Cabinet Secretary was given a first-hand look at the complex rock slope stabilisation works at Grotaig on the A82 where, BEAR Scotland are working closely with Forest … Continued