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South East Scotland escaped the worst of the winter weather in 2025/26, however BEAR Scotland’s winter team still worked hard throughout the season to keep the South East trunk road network safe. Similar to last season, there were numerous days where the forecast prompted significant preparations, but the actual conditions were less severe. Resources were deployed on 36 occasions in … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

Updated 8 June 2026: Due to poor weather, resurfacing on the A82 east of Glencoe village will not go ahead tonight (Monday 8 June) and will now be completed by the morning of Thursday 11 June. Please see new end date below.  24-hour two-way traffic lights remain in place for rockslope stabilisation works until Monday … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 8-12 June 2026 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is to carry out essential resurfacing works on the eastbound carriageway of the M8 between Junctions 2 and 1 over five nights, beginning on the night of Monday 8 June and finishing on the night of Friday 12 June. To ensure … Read Full Article

 Resurfacing starting on Sunday 24 May Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am each working night   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out resurfacing works on the A9 south of Tain, from Sunday 24 May. The project will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am each night … Read Full Article

Project extended due to emergency gas works Traffic management arrangements remain in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing improvement works at Raigmore Interchange on the A9 in Inverness.   Since works began in January, progress has been made across a range of upgrades including footways, drainage, landscaping and preparatory works … Read Full Article

Updated 5 June 2026: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme of works, resurfacing on the A83 north of Bellochantuy will now be completed earlier than planned. Please see new dates below.  Works start on Wednesday 10 June Road closure with amnesties BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland is set to carry out a … Read Full Article

Updated 3 June 2026: Due to changes to our wider works programme,  these works have been postponed and will no longer begin on Thursday 4 June. A revised start date will be shared as soon as possible. Drainage improvement works start on Thursday 4 June Two-way temporary traffic lights in place during working hours   BEAR … Read Full Article

Works start on Sunday 31 May Road closure with amnesties BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out surfacing works on the A82 South of Grotaig, between Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit,  starting from Sunday 31 May.   The works will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am and are anticipated … Read Full Article

Updated 2 June 2026: Works on the A84 south of Doune could not begin on Thursday 28 May as planned due to emergency resurfacing works elsewhere. The works have now been reprogrammed to start on Sunday 14 June. Please see new dates below. Resurfacing works start on Sunday 14 June Three-way traffic lights with convoy … Read Full Article