Highland Cycle Campaign
@highlandcyclists.bsky.social
We campaign for Cycling in the Highlands of Scotland
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Hows that climate emergency 🚨 going?
Just our local council advertising short haul flights…
Just our local council advertising short haul flights…
✈️ Tickets now on sale!
Wick–Aberdeen flights with Air Charter Scotland are open for booking.
Fares from £74.99.
Service starts 14 Jan 2026
Operating Mon–Fri & Sun.
More info here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
Book now 👉 aircharterscotland.com
Wick–Aberdeen flights with Air Charter Scotland are open for booking.
Fares from £74.99.
Service starts 14 Jan 2026
Operating Mon–Fri & Sun.
More info here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
Book now 👉 aircharterscotland.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Hows that climate emergency 🚨 going?
Just our local council advertising short haul flights…
Just our local council advertising short haul flights…
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Still time to have your say on Thurso’s future
If you missed the recent public consultation events on £100m investment in education & community facilities in #Thurso, there’s still time to give your views.
Read more and take part here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
If you missed the recent public consultation events on £100m investment in education & community facilities in #Thurso, there’s still time to give your views.
Read more and take part here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
December 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Still time to have your say on Thurso’s future
If you missed the recent public consultation events on £100m investment in education & community facilities in #Thurso, there’s still time to give your views.
Read more and take part here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
If you missed the recent public consultation events on £100m investment in education & community facilities in #Thurso, there’s still time to give your views.
Read more and take part here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
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Ember e-bus interchange. E1 arrives 14.15 and then onto 14.25 E11 for Aberdeen via Blairgowrie. All on time today more or less as usual. Reliable public transport deserves to gain customers. @vadundee.bsky.social @highlandcyclists.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @cllrbenparker.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Ember e-bus interchange. E1 arrives 14.15 and then onto 14.25 E11 for Aberdeen via Blairgowrie. All on time today more or less as usual. Reliable public transport deserves to gain customers. @vadundee.bsky.social @highlandcyclists.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @cllrbenparker.bsky.social
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How do you feel about car park charges in Highland? We’re looking for ideas on how we can generate more income.
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/J9erIlL
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/QIL2Gsk
#budget26
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/J9erIlL
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/QIL2Gsk
#budget26
December 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
How do you feel about car park charges in Highland? We’re looking for ideas on how we can generate more income.
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/J9erIlL
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/QIL2Gsk
#budget26
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/J9erIlL
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/QIL2Gsk
#budget26
😃 to new cycle stands!
My councillor blog: Year 4, Week 32
Festive bin collections, BESSs and other energy projects, new cycle shelters, more A96 disruption ...
open.substack.com/pub/pauloldh...
#HighlandCouncil #Nairnshire #Nairn #A96 #BESS
Festive bin collections, BESSs and other energy projects, new cycle shelters, more A96 disruption ...
open.substack.com/pub/pauloldh...
#HighlandCouncil #Nairnshire #Nairn #A96 #BESS
Year 4, Week 32
Festive bin collections, BESSs and other energy projects, new cycle shelters, more A96 disruption ...
open.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
😃 to new cycle stands!
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By-Election Result analysis: Fort William and Ardnamurchan (2025)
An easy Lib Dem victory, albeit with a weaker candidate that saw everyone else but Labour gain support, and a timely reminder of how Reform's support varies across the country.
An easy Lib Dem victory, albeit with a weaker candidate that saw everyone else but Labour gain support, and a timely reminder of how Reform's support varies across the country.
By-Election Result: Fort William and Ardnamurchan (2025)
An easy Lib Dem victory, albeit with a weaker candidate that saw everyone else but Labour gain support, and a timely reminder of how Reform's support varies across the country.
ballotbox.scot
December 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
By-Election Result analysis: Fort William and Ardnamurchan (2025)
An easy Lib Dem victory, albeit with a weaker candidate that saw everyone else but Labour gain support, and a timely reminder of how Reform's support varies across the country.
An easy Lib Dem victory, albeit with a weaker candidate that saw everyone else but Labour gain support, and a timely reminder of how Reform's support varies across the country.
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Looks quite bad - though it wasn't the large arched part that went, seems like one of the supports on the other sections collapsed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Historic rail viaduct collapses into River Spey
The Spey Viaduct forms part of the Speyside Way trail and is popular with both walkers and cyclists.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Looks quite bad - though it wasn't the large arched part that went, seems like one of the supports on the other sections collapsed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Very sad to hear the news that part of the Spey Viaduct on the Moray coast collapsed today, in the floods. Rode it a couple of years back while researching for #LostLanesScotland. (it didn't make it into the book in the end, but it's a lovely and much-loved piece of active travel & leisure infra)
December 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Very sad to hear the news that part of the Spey Viaduct on the Moray coast collapsed today, in the floods. Rode it a couple of years back while researching for #LostLanesScotland. (it didn't make it into the book in the end, but it's a lovely and much-loved piece of active travel & leisure infra)
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the Scottish Government are Consulting on compulsory purchase legislation. This could see a big change for cycle routes! Bike paths typically need a small amount of land, bit across many owners.
www.gov.scot/publications...
www.gov.scot/publications...
Compulsory purchase reform in Scotland: consultation
We are seeking views on how to make the compulsory purchase system simpler, more streamlined, and fairer for all, to help deliver development and new homes. This consultation also includes questions o...
www.gov.scot
December 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
the Scottish Government are Consulting on compulsory purchase legislation. This could see a big change for cycle routes! Bike paths typically need a small amount of land, bit across many owners.
www.gov.scot/publications...
www.gov.scot/publications...
the Scottish Government are Consulting on compulsory purchase legislation. This could see a big change for cycle routes! Bike paths typically need a small amount of land, bit across many owners.
www.gov.scot/publications...
www.gov.scot/publications...
Compulsory purchase reform in Scotland: consultation
We are seeking views on how to make the compulsory purchase system simpler, more streamlined, and fairer for all, to help deliver development and new homes. This consultation also includes questions o...
www.gov.scot
December 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
the Scottish Government are Consulting on compulsory purchase legislation. This could see a big change for cycle routes! Bike paths typically need a small amount of land, bit across many owners.
www.gov.scot/publications...
www.gov.scot/publications...
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We’ve been out doing path maintenance today!
Litter picking, gorse chopping, verges pushed back, leaves 🍂 swept!
youtube.com/shorts/9gJdk...
Litter picking, gorse chopping, verges pushed back, leaves 🍂 swept!
youtube.com/shorts/9gJdk...
As part of our clear to ride campaign we were out clearing the cycle route today. #ClearToRide
YouTube video by Highland Cycle Campaign
youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We’ve been out doing path maintenance today!
Litter picking, gorse chopping, verges pushed back, leaves 🍂 swept!
youtube.com/shorts/9gJdk...
Litter picking, gorse chopping, verges pushed back, leaves 🍂 swept!
youtube.com/shorts/9gJdk...
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Have your say in Thurso’s future by attending our public consultation events www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
#Thurso #Caithness
#Thurso #Caithness
December 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Have your say in Thurso’s future by attending our public consultation events www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
#Thurso #Caithness
#Thurso #Caithness
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A guide to reporting hazardous leaves 🍂 for cyclists in the highlands #ClearToRide
highlandcycle campaign.org/reporting-hazardous-leaves/
highlandcycle campaign.org/reporting-hazardous-leaves/
Reporting Hazardous Leaves - Highland Cycle Campaign
If fallen leaves are making riding difficult or dangerous on a cycle route they should be reported. Here's how!
highlandcyclecampaign.org
November 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A guide to reporting hazardous leaves 🍂 for cyclists in the highlands #ClearToRide
highlandcycle campaign.org/reporting-hazardous-leaves/
highlandcycle campaign.org/reporting-hazardous-leaves/
A guide to reporting hazardous leaves 🍂 for cyclists in the highlands #ClearToRide
highlandcycle campaign.org/reporting-hazardous-leaves/
highlandcycle campaign.org/reporting-hazardous-leaves/
Reporting Hazardous Leaves - Highland Cycle Campaign
If fallen leaves are making riding difficult or dangerous on a cycle route they should be reported. Here's how!
highlandcyclecampaign.org
November 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A guide to reporting hazardous leaves 🍂 for cyclists in the highlands #ClearToRide
highlandcycle campaign.org/reporting-hazardous-leaves/
highlandcycle campaign.org/reporting-hazardous-leaves/
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Government sources had briefed there would be a clamp down on “tax breaks for high earners riding £4,000 e-bikes in the Surrey Hills”.
No mention of Cycle to Work in Rachel Reeves' Budget despite reports spending cap would be introduced
Reports had suggested a spending cap would be re-introduced to the tax-relief scheme
road.cc
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Government sources had briefed there would be a clamp down on “tax breaks for high earners riding £4,000 e-bikes in the Surrey Hills”.
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🚗 UK Budget Response from Transform Scotland
Transform Scotland spokesperson, Emilia Lauder, welcomes the Chancellor’s baby steps toward fairer motoring taxes. The new mileage-based charge for EVs and long-overdue changes to fuel duty finally move us closer to a 'polluter pays' system.
Transform Scotland spokesperson, Emilia Lauder, welcomes the Chancellor’s baby steps toward fairer motoring taxes. The new mileage-based charge for EVs and long-overdue changes to fuel duty finally move us closer to a 'polluter pays' system.
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🚗 UK Budget Response from Transform Scotland
Transform Scotland spokesperson, Emilia Lauder, welcomes the Chancellor’s baby steps toward fairer motoring taxes. The new mileage-based charge for EVs and long-overdue changes to fuel duty finally move us closer to a 'polluter pays' system.
Transform Scotland spokesperson, Emilia Lauder, welcomes the Chancellor’s baby steps toward fairer motoring taxes. The new mileage-based charge for EVs and long-overdue changes to fuel duty finally move us closer to a 'polluter pays' system.
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Holy moly - Welsh Government have approved side-road zebras! www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Written Statement: Side Road Zebra Crossings in Wales | GOV.WALES
Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
www.gov.wales
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Holy moly - Welsh Government have approved side-road zebras! www.gov.wales/written-stat...
We’ve been out doing path maintenance today!
Litter picking, gorse chopping, verges pushed back, leaves 🍂 swept!
youtube.com/shorts/9gJdk...
Litter picking, gorse chopping, verges pushed back, leaves 🍂 swept!
youtube.com/shorts/9gJdk...
As part of our clear to ride campaign we were out clearing the cycle route today. #ClearToRide
YouTube video by Highland Cycle Campaign
youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We’ve been out doing path maintenance today!
Litter picking, gorse chopping, verges pushed back, leaves 🍂 swept!
youtube.com/shorts/9gJdk...
Litter picking, gorse chopping, verges pushed back, leaves 🍂 swept!
youtube.com/shorts/9gJdk...
Great path maintenance session today as part of our #ClearToRide campaign- we partnered with the N.Kessock Residents association and the Black Isle Library of things to borrow tools.
before (during) and after
before (during) and after
November 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Great path maintenance session today as part of our #ClearToRide campaign- we partnered with the N.Kessock Residents association and the Black Isle Library of things to borrow tools.
before (during) and after
before (during) and after
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Indicators of safe cycling infrastructure:
🐶 Dogs in baskets
🛞 Wheelie kids
👫 Families riding side-by-side
💃 Dressed in ordinary clothing
👵 Yer granny on a trike
🧑🏿🦽➡️ Mobility scooters in bike lanes
🐶 Dogs in baskets
🛞 Wheelie kids
👫 Families riding side-by-side
💃 Dressed in ordinary clothing
👵 Yer granny on a trike
🧑🏿🦽➡️ Mobility scooters in bike lanes
You can tell how much safer cycling on London roads are becoming, by the number of people riding with dogs in their front baskets
I’ll post a pic as soon as I get one
I’ll post a pic as soon as I get one
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Indicators of safe cycling infrastructure:
🐶 Dogs in baskets
🛞 Wheelie kids
👫 Families riding side-by-side
💃 Dressed in ordinary clothing
👵 Yer granny on a trike
🧑🏿🦽➡️ Mobility scooters in bike lanes
🐶 Dogs in baskets
🛞 Wheelie kids
👫 Families riding side-by-side
💃 Dressed in ordinary clothing
👵 Yer granny on a trike
🧑🏿🦽➡️ Mobility scooters in bike lanes
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Walkable Cities: My kid can walk over to her bestie’s house, so I get an hour to myself.
November 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Walkable Cities: My kid can walk over to her bestie’s house, so I get an hour to myself.
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I FOI'd English councils whether they use legal land purchase powers to create traffic-free paths. Just 1% said they have successfully.
Why is something that's so common for roads almost never done for cycle routes? And what does it mean for cycling?
lauralaker.substack.com/p/cycleways-...
Why is something that's so common for roads almost never done for cycle routes? And what does it mean for cycling?
lauralaker.substack.com/p/cycleways-...
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I FOI'd English councils whether they use legal land purchase powers to create traffic-free paths. Just 1% said they have successfully.
Why is something that's so common for roads almost never done for cycle routes? And what does it mean for cycling?
lauralaker.substack.com/p/cycleways-...
Why is something that's so common for roads almost never done for cycle routes? And what does it mean for cycling?
lauralaker.substack.com/p/cycleways-...
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Cycle Path Maintenance Session - Monday 17th , 10am
As part of our ‘Clear to Ride’ campaign we are co-hosting a cycle path maintenance session.
📅 Monday 17th Nov
🕙 10am - 12pm (2 hours)
📍Meet at the A9 Underpass
🧤 Bring Gardening gloves and tools if you have them
🧣weather forecast fine but cold
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Cycle Path Maintenance Session - Monday 17th , 10am
As part of our ‘Clear to Ride’ campaign we are co-hosting a cycle path maintenance session.
📅 Monday 17th Nov
🕙 10am - 12pm (2 hours)
📍Meet at the A9 Underpass
🧤 Bring Gardening gloves and tools if you have them
🧣weather forecast fine but cold
Cycle Path Maintenance Session - Monday 17th , 10am
As part of our ‘Clear to Ride’ campaign we are co-hosting a cycle path maintenance session.
📅 Monday 17th Nov
🕙 10am - 12pm (2 hours)
📍Meet at the A9 Underpass
🧤 Bring Gardening gloves and tools if you have them
🧣weather forecast fine but cold
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Cycle Path Maintenance Session - Monday 17th , 10am
As part of our ‘Clear to Ride’ campaign we are co-hosting a cycle path maintenance session.
📅 Monday 17th Nov
🕙 10am - 12pm (2 hours)
📍Meet at the A9 Underpass
🧤 Bring Gardening gloves and tools if you have them
🧣weather forecast fine but cold
Access to e-bikes makes traveling the longer distances in rural communities by bike accessible to more people.
Its about being able to access your local shop, school or doctor - in areas where public transport is often poor
Not everyone lives in London!
#cycletowork
Its about being able to access your local shop, school or doctor - in areas where public transport is often poor
Not everyone lives in London!
#cycletowork
November 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Access to e-bikes makes traveling the longer distances in rural communities by bike accessible to more people.
Its about being able to access your local shop, school or doctor - in areas where public transport is often poor
Not everyone lives in London!
#cycletowork
Its about being able to access your local shop, school or doctor - in areas where public transport is often poor
Not everyone lives in London!
#cycletowork