Residents of Banff and Macduff are being invited to attend informal engagement sessions which will showcase the current design for a proposed active travel bridge across the River Deveron. Building upon the successful delivery of Aberdeenshire Council’s Integrated Travel Town Masterplan approach which has helped secure inward investment for active and sustainable travel in other areas, the authority is now focussing on supporting residents in the two north coast towns. The two drop-in events at Banff Castle on Friday, October 9 from 10-4pm and Saturday, October 10 from 10-1pm will …
Tots in Tow Event: 19 September
Thinking about cycling with your little one, but not sure where to start? Come along next weekend to a free family event in Kellands Park, Inverurie, where you can discover a range of options for cycling with young children. Chat with local cycle confidence champions who have real experience of cycling with babies, toddlers and young children. Test out an e-bike and see the difference it could make to your everyday journeys. There will be advice on affordable cycling options, plus a bike doctor on hand to help if your …
Stella’s Voice and Karen Adam MSP Launch ‘Bikes for Christmas’ for a Third Year
Hundreds of children in the North East are set to receive upcycled bikes in time for Christmas, following this year’s launch of the Bikes for Christmas campaign. Now in it’s third year, the project led by Karen Adam MSP and Stella’s Voice, supported by Nestrans and funded by Transport Scotland, will benefit children from nursery level to primary 3 across Aberdeenshire and Moray. Karen Adam MSP and Mark Morgan of Stella’s Voice began the scheme to tackle child poverty by removing some of the financial barriers faced by families, and …
Public consultation launched on plans to improve safety at Toll of Birness junction
Aberdeenshire Council, working in partnership with Nestrans, has launched a public consultation seeking views on proposals to improve safety at the busy Toll of Birness junction on the A90 north of Ellon. The consultation will focus on preliminary design options for a potential roundabout at the key A90/A952 junction, aimed at improving both the operation of the junction and traffic flow for thousands of motorists who use the route every day. It’s the culmination of several years of collaborative work between Aberdeenshire Council, Nestrans and Transport Scotland to identify a …
Have Your Say on Transport Connectivity in Stonehaven, Mearns and North Angus
Nestrans, in partnership with Tactran, Aberdeenshire Council and Angus Council, is undertaking a transport connectivity study across Stonehaven, Mearns and North Angus. We’re seeking participation in a new survey that explores how easy is it to travel where you need to go. Whether you’re commuting to work, travelling to school, visiting friends and family, or accessing local services, we want to hear about your experiences. Your feedback will help us better understand current travel patterns, identify transport challenges, and explore opportunities to improve journeys across the area. The survey is …
New path connecting Seaton to the beachfront is officially opened
From Sport Aberdeen Sport Aberdeen has officially marked the opening of a new path connecting Aberdeen Cycle Hub at Seaton directly to the beachfront, helping make access to the beach esplanade safer and more inclusive. The Core Path 17 upgrade project to create a smooth resurfaced, shared use path that connects to the beach esplanade via the existing underpass, has improved accessibility for adapted cycles, wheelchairs, buggies and e-bikes. A celebratory launch event took place today (Wednesday July 8th) hosted by Sport Aberdeen and Cycling UK in Aberdeen, with led …
Advertisement of the Nestrans Unaudited Annual Accounts 2025/26
Advertisement of the Nestrans Unaudited Annual Accounts 2025/26 View the full public advertisement of the Nestrans unaudited annual accounts for 2025/26. The Nestrans Board considered the unaudited annual accounts for 2025/26 when they met on 24 June 2026 and following their approval, the unaudited annual accounts for 2025/26 are now available to view and can be viewed within the documents section of the Nestrans website within the Statement of Accounts heading.
Notice of Inspection Window of the Nestrans Unaudited Annual Accounts 2025/26
Advertisement of the Nestrans Unaudited Annual Accounts 2025/26 View the full public advertisement of the Nestrans unaudited annual accounts for 2025/26. The Nestrans Board will consider the unaudited annual accounts for 2025/26 when they meet on 24 June 2026.
Aberdeen Rapid Transit Demo Vehicle Unveiled in Aberdeen
A full-size Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) demo vehicle will be unveiled today (Thursday, 4 June 2026) in Broad Street, giving the public a first look at what a future mass transport system could look like in the North East. The vehicle, which is on loan from Irizar e-mobility, has been branded in ART project colours and will visit locations across the region over the next eight days. The visit gives the public a chance to see a tram-style vehicle first hand while it undertakes initial route testing. The Aberdeen Rapid …
Step aboard an Aberdeen Rapid Transit demonstrator this June
What would a future Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) vehicle look and feel like in practice? A full-size demonstrator vehicle will visit the North East from 4 to 11 June 2026, giving people the chance to see, step aboard and experience the type of vehicle that could form part of a future rapid transit system for the region. The visit will include stops in Aberdeen city centre, Westhill, Kingswells, P&J Live and Portlethen. The visit is an important part of the ongoing development of the Outline Business Case for ART, supported …