Category Archives: News

Brandsmill update

Posted on 11 March 2014 by morag

The Brandsmill underpass is part of the East Lothian core path walking network. However, it is impassable for a large part of the year due to the culvert flooding. Trash screens on the upstream side are supposed to prevent debris … Continue reading →

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Bridge Design Specification

Posted on 18 February 2014 by morag

The next stage in our campaign to improve pedestrian and cycle access to Dunbar from the south will be to produce a ‘Bridge Design Specification’ for a crossing of the A1, which is likely to be a significant expense, but … Continue reading →

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Transport Scotland expresses support

Posted on 23 January 2014 by morag

In a letter to East Lothian Council dated 13th January, Transport Scotland expresses support for the improvement of cycle and walking routes in the Dunbar area. They state they are not in a position to contribute funding but offer technical … Continue reading →

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Prioritising paths for improvement

Posted on 10 December 2013 by morag

Andrea Partridge, from P4 Projects in Fife has recently been commissioned by East Lothian Council to carry out a feasibility study on the upgrading of a number of paths in the county. There will be a particular focus on: Pencaitland … Continue reading →

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Meeting with ELC

Posted on 16 September 2013 by morag

Sustaining Dunbar met with East Lothian Council last month to take a closer look at the options for upgrading the N76, the main cycle route South from Dunbar, and creating a pedestrian/cycle bridge over the A1. The discussions were positive, … Continue reading →

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The story so far…

Posted on 8 August 2013 by morag

Since January, Sustaining Dunbar has been looking at options for attracting funding to create a safe walking/cycle route between Dunbar and the surrounding villages. We appointed a contractor, Crispin Hayes, who has researched viable routes and started negotiations with landowners. … Continue reading →

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Feasibility of Improving Access to Dunbar without a Car

Posted on 29 June 2013 by morag

Crispin Hayes, the consultant commissioned by Sustaining Dunbar to look into the of practicalities building a walking/cycling path between the Lammermuir villages and Dunbar presented the results to East Lammermuir Community Council (ELCC) last week. The feeling from ELCC was … Continue reading →

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Dunbar Civic Week

Posted on 13 June 2013 by morag

Paths to Innerwick Consultation at the Bleachingfield Centre during Dunbar Civic Week 2013

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Innerwick Community Cafe

Posted on 11 June 2013 by morag

Innerwick residents got the opportunity to leave comments at this stall in the village hall on 7th June 2013.

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Connecting to long-distance routes (N76)

Posted on 22 January 2013 by morag

While high quality local cycle paths are crucial to connect the villages to Dunbar, it will also be important to link with the (existing) long-distance national cycle route N76 which connects Berwick-upon-Tweed with Edinburgh, crossing the A1 at Dunglass (via … Continue reading →

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