Cycling UK in Scotland

@cyclingukscotland.bsky.social is recruiting for the posts below
➡️Development Officer (Aberdeenshire Bothy)
➡️Development Officer (Aberdeen)
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Scotland election 2026 Make cycling the easy choice

www.cyclinguk.org/campaigns/el...

We’re calling on the next Scottish Government to invest in active travel, make roads safer for everyone, support more children to cycle, improve access to green spaces and deliver real transport choice across the country.

Scotland deserves a transport system where everyone can safely walk, wheel or cycle for everyday journeys, whether that’s in our towns, cities or countryside. Cleaner air. Safer roads. Connected communities.

Scotland election 2026 Make cycling the easy choice

We’ve launched our manifesto for Scotland ahead of May’s election.

Our message is simple.

Make cycling the easy choice 🚲

Take a look at what we’re proposing and see how you can help make it happen 👇
www.cyclinguk.org/campaigns/el...

We are deeply saddened to share that our former colleague Jeff Frew has died.

Our thoughts are with Jeff’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

You can read our tribute to Jeff here:

👉 www.cyclinguk.org/obituary/jef...

🚲 We’re Hiring – Development Officers for Connecting Communities (Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire)! 🚲

If you’re passionate about community engagement, love working with people, and want to make a real difference in the North East, we’d love you on our team!

👉 Apply now: careers.cyclinguk.org

Start of election hustings article... Spokes/CUK Election Hustings #Holyrood2026 Spokes and Cycling UK are holding a joint election hustings, on Monday 16 March, for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, to hear from Holyrood candidates on cycling and related policies. Rather than the usual hustings approach, which can be rather boring, our meeting will comprise several sections, with speakers undertaking Initiation, Interrogation, Combination, Clarification and Education, as in the agenda below.

#Hustings #Holyrood2026
#SpokesMtg ✔️🚲🚲

March 16 --> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/02/spok...

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The session will explore how cycle campaigners can better understand planning and place in Scotland—crucial skills with an eye on what happens after 7 May.

Sign up here - forms.office.com/e/gjBPLM78iZ

This is what happens when cycling becomes part of everyday play.

Through our Play Together on Pedals programme, Novar Nursery replaced bikes and trained staff, and the change was immediate.

Read the full story: www.cyclinguk.org/project/play...

Thanks to @glasgowcc.bsky.social for funding.

Cycling UK's final webinar in our Scottish mini-series takes place on 25 February, 19:00 – 20:30, featuring @planningaidscot.bsky.social

👏 Another big win this week but for cyclists at train stations!

British Transport Police will now investigate bike thefts at stations even if bikes are left for over two hours. A real campaign win made possible by supporters speaking up.

🔗 cyclinguk.org/btp-backtrack

At a Lanarkshire primary school, cycling confidence is now part of the timetable. 🚲✨

Read the case study and see what changed, and what the school wants to do next. 👇

www.cyclinguk.org/project/play...

Thanks to Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), through the People and Places Fund.

This is a great opportunity to get to know what national active travel organisations are up to in the lead up to the election on 7 May, and how you can speak up for cycling and walking near you.

Next Wednesday, we're hosting an 'Active Travel Speed Dating' session.
Featuring: @wwctrustscot.bsky.social @walkingscotland.bsky.social @ramblersscotland.bsky.social @markjmcintyre.bsky.social
Sign up:
👉https://forms.office.com/e/EUz5RTaRiq
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Andy’s journey shows how the right support can make everyday cycling possible.

With funding from @hitrans.bsky.social and support from @moraycouncil.bsky.social, we are helping people discover that cycling to work can be practical, safe, and enjoyable.

Read Andy’s story cyclinguk.org/cc-andy

Thanks to our Connecting Communities project, Goran borrowed an e-bike and started cycling from Danderhall to the hospital instead.

👉 Read Goran’s story and see how one e-bike loan turned a stressful commute into quality time and better health:

www.cyclinguk.org/connecting-c...

Scottish budget boost for active travel welcomed by Cycling UK Cycling UK responds to the recently released Scottish Budget for 2026-27, following news of an uplift in funding for walking, wheeling and cycling

This spending commitment clearly recognises the role active travel plays in creating healthier communities, stronger local economies and safer streets. We look forward to working with the Scottish Government to bring about these benefits.
www.cyclinguk.org/news/scottis...

Projects that promote cycling and walking are popular because they work. When people have greater freedom to travel, high street businesses, public health and local communities thrive.

Today's budget is positive news for walking, wheeling and cycling in Scotland. The rise in funding from £189m to £226m will reduce NHS costs, ease congestion, and provide people with the infrastructure to make more affordable journeys.

“New town, new friends, new freedom.” 💙

👉 Read Gail and Katherine’s story and see how gentle led rides are helping residents in a brand-new town feel connected, confident and ready to choose the bike more often:

www.cyclinguk.org/connecting-c...

Have your say on improving transport in Scotland for the climate The Scottish government is asking for feedback on its draft Climate Change Plan. This is your chance to tell government what you need to live a more climate-friendly life. Cycling UK’s Policy Manager ...

This is a great opportunity to show how cycling benefits you and the environment, and to make your voice heard on decisions that will shape Scotland’s future.

👉 Have your say:
www.cyclinguk.org/article/have...

Have your say on improving transport in Scotland for the climate The Scottish government is asking for feedback on its draft Climate Change Plan. This is your chance to tell government what you need to live a more climate-friendly life. Cycling UK’s Policy Manager ...

🖊️ To help you respond, we’ve produced a brief guide on how to answer the transport questions — with a focus on how cycling can reduce climate pollution, improve health, and make Scotland’s communities better places to live.

Have your say on improving transport in Scotland for the climate The Scottish government is asking for feedback on its draft Climate Change Plan. This is your chance to tell government what you need to live a more climate-friendly life. Cycling UK’s Policy Manager ...

📝 The Scottish Government has published its draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) and is asking for your views on how it can be improved.

“Cycling makes me feel good… the Bothy rides are a real mood-lifter.” 💚

👉 Read Irene’s story and see how supportive, women-led rides are helping people in Aberdeenshire feel confident on their bikes again: www.cyclinguk.org/connecting-c...

Thanks to Nestrans and @abshirecouncil.bsky.social!

“We use our bikes for most local journeys now.”

👉 Read Elaine’s story and see how a short e-cargo bike loan helped her family save money, stay active and rethink local travel: www.cyclinguk.org/connecting-c...

Thanks to @hitrans.bsky.social and @moraycouncil.bsky.social for funding in Moray.

Two friends. Two e-bikes. A whole new way of seeing Glasgow. 🚲

Read their full story and see how friendship and e-bikes are opening up Glasgow in a whole new way:

www.cyclinguk.org/connecting-c...

This project is delivered with @glasgowcc.bsky.social funded by @transportscotland.bsky.social

🚨 Job Alert! 🚨

Cycling UK is on the lookout for a Senior Project Officer to cover maternity leave and help lead the amazing Cycle Access Fund project across Scotland!

👉 Check out the full job details and apply here:

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Tag someone who’d be great for this! 🚲💙

There’s never been a better time to join the team at @cyclingukscotland.bsky.social and they're recruiting for a Senior Project Officer (maternity cover) tinyurl.com/4fdnuud2 £34,254 – £38,060 Remote #charityjob

Janet didn’t sign up for a life-changing cycling experience. She was simply supporting a summer youth club when our team came in to run some rides.

👉 Read Janet’s story and see how one ride helped her step away from the office and get back on the bike:

www.cyclinguk.org/connecting-c...