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Two primary school pupils from Aberfeldy have proven they are Winter Ready, coming first and runner up in a competition by BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company in the North West of Scotland. Primary pupils from across the North West were asked to take part in our unique competition to create a logo or a … Continued

Public consultation to inform potential pedestrian safety improvements in town closes Monday 11 December 2023 There is just one week left for the people of Selkirk to share their experiences of walking and wheeling on the A7 corridor in Selkirk. The consultation closes on Monday 11 December 2023. Transport Scotland and its operating company in … Continued

BEAR Scotland is supporting the road safety charity, Brake’s Road Safety Week campaign which runs this week, 19–25 November 2023. Road Safety Week is the UK’s biggest road safety event and this year its theme is Speeding. The theme emphasises that every life matters, and every death or injury on roads is preventable. The campaign … Continued

This Living Wage Week, BEAR Scotland is celebrating becoming an accredited Living Wage employer. BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management firm, headquartered in Perth, which employs over 900 people. This Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at BEAR Scotland receive the real Living Wage. This rate is higher than the government … Continued

Views sought to inform potential pedestrian safety improvements on A7 corridor   A well-attended public meeting last week kicked off a consultation seeking insights from the people Selkirk about using the A7 in the town as pedestrians.   Transport Scotland and its operating company in South East Scotland, BEAR Scotland, is keen to understand local … Continued

Views sought to inform potential pedestrian safety improvements on A7 corridor A public consultation is being launched by Transport Scotland and its operating company in South East Scotland, BEAR Scotland, to gather insights from those who live in Selkirk or visit the town for work or leisure about their experiences of using the A7 in … Continued

Event attracts over 400 visitors and raises over £2,400 for Alzheimer Scotland The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day 2023 took place on Saturday 23 September, attracting over 400 visitors and raising over £2,400 for Scotland’s national dementia charity Alzheimer Scotland. The open day was organised by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland – the … Continued

BEAR Scotland, the Scottish trunk road maintenance company has donated £1,000 to Brightest Star, a charity dedicated to aiding bereaved parents and siblings who have experienced the devastating loss of a child. Founded in 2013 by Arlene and Derek Kennedy of Renfrewshire, Brightest Star emerged from a deeply personal tragedy: the sudden loss of their … Continued

BEAR Scotland has raised £18,000 for Cash for Kids in its annual Charity Golf Day at the Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club near Edinburgh thanks to the overwhelming support from a number of its key suppliers and subcontractors who got involved. The 4-ball shotgun tournament got underway on the country club’s West Course, with 72 … Continued

UPDATE: Forth Road Bridge tours are now fully booked following overwhelming demand. Members of the public can still enter the charity prize draw for a trip to the top of the Queensferry Crossing by attending the exhibition in the Contact and Education Centre on 23 September. BEAR Scotland to provide free guided tours on Doors … Continued

Wick-based young carers charity, Caithness KLICS, has benefited from a donation of £1,000 from BEAR Scotland, the trunk road operator in the area. Caithness KLICS was set up ten years ago and supports young carers between 5 and 18 years old who are caring for a person who has any kind of illness, disability or … Continued

BEAR Scotland to offer free guided bridge tours on Saturday 23 September Charity raffle to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top BEAR Scotland is to offer free guided minibus tours of the Forth Road Bridge on Saturday 23 September as part of Doors Open Day, together with the chance to win a trip to the top … Continued