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What More Can Be Done to Encourage People to Change Their Travelling
WRITTEN SUBMISSION FROM ALASTAIR MORRISON This is in response to the Call for Views on Walking and Cycling in Scotland. I am both a walker and a cyclist, but I find that provision for active travel on foot is generally adequate, whereas I meet many difficulties when I try to cycle instead of going by car, so I will confine my comments to cycling. Since retiring in 2001, moving to a new part of Scotland, and attempting to return to my youthful preference for cycling, I have felt justified on several occasions to write to the authorities about difficulties I have met. As your deadline is close, I thought the most effective way to respond would be enclose extracts from these letters. This means that I am not responding specifically to the 6 questions in your Call, but the letters mainly relate to questions 3, 4 and 5. Basically the letters describe difficulties which people meet when they try travelling by cycle, and which will presumably discourage anyone who lacks experience or confidence from trying a second time. I leave it to you to draw general principles from the specific examples of problems described in these letters. For brevity I have omitted parts of all the letters and, assuming that this submission may be made publicly available, I have also omitted names and full addresses. Yours sincerely, Alastair Morrison. Letter 1. Sainsbury’s Cycle Park. To: Sainsbury's Dear Sir, My home is roughly equidistant from Tesco and Sainsbury's. I sometimes use my bicycle (equipped with paniers) for shopping. -
Alfred Stewart Property Foundation Ltd Hilton, Rosyth
Alfred Stewart Property Foundation Ltd Hilton, Rosyth (Residential) FIFEplan Local Development Plan Proposed Plan December 2014 PPCA Ltd FIFEPlan Contents Local Development Plan Proposed Plan 1 Introduction ...................................................................... 2 2 Planning Policy Context ................................................... 4 3 Hilton as a Development Location ................................... 9 4 Proposed Uses .............................................................. 10 Hilton, Rosyth LDP-ROS002 5 Site Effectiveness .......................................................... 11 6 Access ............................................................................ 14 PPCA Ltd On behalf of 7 Council Site Assessment ............................................... 15 Alfred Stewart Property Foundation Limited 8 Conclusion ...................................................................... 20 Appendix 1 – Location Plan .................................................. 21 Appendix 2 – Indicative Development Framework .............. 23 Appendix 3 – Transport Planning Accessibility Statement . 25 Appendix 4 – Fifeplan LDP Candidate Site Assessment ...... 43 ASPFL Hilton, Rosyth 1 Introduction 1.2 Hilton represents an excellent opportunity to deliver a high quality residential development that will, in part, contribute to meeting 1.1 PPCA Ltd has been instructed by the Alfred Stewart Property the SESPlan additional housing requirement and address the Foundation Limited (ASPFL) to make a representation to -
Alfred Stewart Property Foundation Ltd Hilton, Rosyth (Employment)
Alfred Stewart Property Foundation Ltd Hilton, Rosyth (Employment) FIFEplan Local Development Plan Proposed Plan December 2014 PPCA Ltd FIFEPlan Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................... 2 Local Development Plan Proposed Plan 2 Planning Policy Context .................................................. 4 3 Hilton as a Development Location ................................... 9 4 Proposed Uses ............................................................ 10 Hilton, Rosyth 7 Access ........................................................................ 12 8 Council Site Assessment .............................................. 13 9 Conclusion ................................................................... 19 PPCA Ltd On behalf of Appendix 1 – Location Plan ................................................. 20 Alfred Stewart Property Foundation Limited Appendix 2 – Fife Employment Land Audit Extract ................ 22 Appendix 3 – Indicative Development Framework ................. 25 Appendix 4 – Transport Planning Accessibility Statement ..... 27 Appendix 5 – FIFEPlan Development Strategy Consultation.. 40 Appendix 6 – Scottish Natural Heritage Letter ..................... 42 Appendix 7 – Energised Environments Environmental Supporting Information ....................................................... 55 Appendix 8 – Scottish Natural Heritage Email ...................... 70 Appendix 9 – Fifeplan LDP Candidate Site Assessment ......... 72 ASPFL Hilton, Rosyth 1 Introduction 1.1 PPCA Ltd -
Spokes Competition 2012 : My Favourite Place by Bike
Spokes Competition 2012 : My Favourite Place by Bike Note … Entries with pictures are in individual pdf files. Entries entirely in text are below. Spokes Competition 2012 – My Favourite Place - Entry Comp2012_1 Favourite Place: Craigie’s farm shop and cafe, South Queensferry EH30 9TR – just off the A90 Why it's a favourite: Craigie’s farm is around a 15-mile round trip from Edinburgh and so it’s a great distance for a short trip when you want a bit of a cycle but don’t want to go too far – and there is the incentive of a good feed in the cafe to get you up the final hill! The distance from the city isn’t too far if you’re not feeling like a long ride, or if you have a busy weekend but feel the need for a bit of exercise at some point. They are very welcoming to cyclists with a map on their website showing how to get there by bike and encouraging signs on the hill up to the farm. The cafe looks out over the Firth of Forth with expansive views over the west of the city and the airport, and as it faces east it’s a really good place to spend a chilly winter’s morning soaking up the sunshine indoors – or out on the terrace in the summer. If you want to make more of an outing of it, there are plenty of further cycling opportunities around the area, a network of walking routes around the farm or you can even pick-your-own fruit at the right time of the year! I’ve been restricted in how far I can cycle for some time due to a back problem, so this is just within my range and the calories expended to get there mean I can enjoy a cappuccino with a scone & jam guilt- free! It's always good to support a local business and have a look at what's going on there. -
Download Food & Drink Experiences Itinerary
Food and Drink Experiences TRAVEL TRADE Love East Lothian These itinerary ideas focus around great traditional Scottish hospitality, key experiences and meal stops so important to any trip. There is an abundance of coffee and cake havens, quirky venues, award winning bakers, fresh lobster and above all a pride in quality and in using ingredients locally from the fertile farm land and sea. The region boasts Michelin rated restaurants, a whisky distillery, Scotland’s oldest brewery, and several great artisan breweries too. Scotland has a history of gin making and one of the best is local from the NB Distillery. Four East Lothian restaurants celebrate Michelin rated status, The Creel, Dunbar; Osteria, North Berwick; as well as The Bonnie Badger and La Potiniere both in Gullane, recognising East Lothian among the top quality food and drink destinations in Scotland. Group options are well catered for in the region with a variety of welcoming venues from The Marine Hotel in North Berwick to Dunbar Garden Centre to The Prestoungrange Gothenburg pub and brewery in Prestonpans and many other pubs and inns in our towns and villages. visiteastlothian.org TRAVEL TRADE East Lothian Larder - making and tasting Sample some of Scotland’s East Lothian is proudly Scotland’s Markets, Farm Shops Sample our fish and seafood Whisky, Distilleries very best drinks at distilleries Food and Drink County. With a and Delis Our coastal towns all serve fish and and breweries. Glimpse their collection of producers who are chips, and they always taste best by importance in Scotland’s passionate about their products Markets and local farm stores the sea. -
04 Delivering Core Paths and Active Travel Routes
REPORT TO: Policy and Performance Review Committee MEETING DATE: 11 January 2017 BY: Depute Chief Executive (Partnerships and Community Services) SUBJECT: Delivering Core Paths and Active Travel Routes 1 PURPOSE 1.1 To update PPRC Members on recent and proposed work to improve East Lothian’s core path network and cycle routes for the benefit of all users, and how this has been delivered. 2 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 That the PPRC Members note and consider the content of this report. 2.2 That Members note stakeholder involvement in identifying and helping to take forward path improvement initiatives and the benefits these can bring to local communities. 2.3 That Members continue to support the development of the walking and cycling network, and take opportunities to assist with the enhancement of the path and active travel network for the future. 3 BACKGROUND 3.1 This report summarises the path development, active travel and awareness-raising work that has been undertaken in East Lothian to date, and details the ongoing and future work proposed, working in partnership with: including but not limited to East Lothian's Area Partnerships and other community groups and interest groups, including East Lothian Local Access Forum, East Lothian Cycle Forum and East Lothian Volunteer Path Wardens. EAST LOTHIAN PATH DEVELOPMENT: CONTEXT AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES 3.2 East Lothian has a long history of walking routes and rights of way, which took people to and from the mines and fields, and along old trade routes from the harbours. East Lothian Council had an exemplary record in asserting rights of way and access management, and has always been at the forefront of access provision, recording, maintaining and protecting its right of way network. -
Written Guide
From Scotland to the Sierra Nevada A self-guided walk around Dunbar Find out how Dunbar’s landscape influenced conservationist John Muir Visit Muir’s childhood home and the places that shaped his youth Explore a spectacular coastline home to a variety of wildlife Discover how Muir‘s work in the United States is celebrated in Scotland .discoveringbritain www .org ies of our land the stor scapes throug discovered h walks 2 Contents Introduction 4 Route overview 5 Practical information 6 Route maps & grid references 8 Commentary 10 Optional walk excursion 36 Further information 37 Credits 38 © The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers, London, 2014 Discovering Britain is a project of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) The digital and print maps used for Discovering Britain are licensed to the RGS-IBG from Ordnance Survey Cover image: St Margaret’s bay © Martin Haslett 3 From Scotland to the Sierra Nevada Discover how Dunbar influenced the life and work of conservationist John Muir Walker, explorer and author. Botanist, geologist and naturalist. John Muir was a remarkable man. In the nineteenth century he fought to protect nature and today he is often considered as the founder of the modern conservation movement. Though he travelled the world, Muir is most famous for helping to protect the American wilderness. While the United States was developing rapidly, Muir’s campaigns and writings preserved remarkable natural landscapes, including Yosemite Valley and Mount Rainier. He helped to establish National Parks and the Sierra Club environmental organisation. Muir’s interest in nature however stemmed from the other side of the Atlantic. -
164/14 East Lothian Museums Service
Members’ Library Service Request Form Date of Document 01/08/14 Originator Head Of Communities And Partnerships Originator’s Ref (if any) Document Title East Lothian Council Museums Service Please indicate if access to the document is to be “unrestricted” or “restricted”, with regard to the terms of the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985. Unrestricted Restricted If the document is “restricted”, please state on what grounds (click on grey area for drop- down menu): For Publication Please indicate which committee this document should be recorded into (click on grey area for drop-down menu): Cabinet Additional information: Authorised By Monica Patterson Designation Depute Chief Executive Date 01/08/14 For Office Use Only: Library Reference 164/14 Date Received 26/08/14 Bulletin Aug14 REPORT TO: Members’ Library Service MEETING DATE: BY: Head of Communities and Partnerships SUBJECT: East Lothian Council Museums Service 1 PURPOSE 1.1 To advise Members about the updates and revisions to the following East Lothian Council Museums Service Policies as required to meet the requirements of the Museums Accreditation Scheme: Exhibitions Programming Policy and Procedures Environmental Policy Statement 2 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 That Members note the content of this report 3 BACKGROUND 3.1 East Lothian Council Museums Service manages Prestongrange Museum, the John Gray Centre Museum and Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery. The Service also manages John Muir’s Birthplace in Dunbar on behalf of the John Muir Birthplace Trust and supports Musselburgh Museum and Heritage group to operate Musselburgh Museum. Dunbar and District History Society support the operation of Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery. -
Your Scottish Coal Mining Ancestors
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Your Scottish Coal Mining Ancestors May 2017 [1] Cover Photograph: Image. Hutton, Guthrie. ‘How are you off for Coals’. Collection: National Mining Museum Scotland. NGSMM2005.3397. [2] Introduction The aim of this booklet is to help you research your Scottish coal mining ancestors and the conditions in which they lived and worked. There has been coal mining in Scotland for over a thousand years, operating in tens of thousands of pits. Scottish mining saw its peak in the early years of the twentieth century, during which 10% of the Scottish population was involved in the industry. Few detailed employment records exist from the period before nationalisation in 1947. However, there are many sources available which can shed light on conditions in the workplace and at home, and help to give a more complete picture of your ancestor’s life. First Steps Before launching into specific mining related research, it is advisable to build up a comprehensive picture of your ancestors by gathering information from relatives, and by searching standard family history records. Key record sets include: statutory registers (births, marriages and deaths from 1855 onwards); Old Parish Records (baptisms, marriages and banns, and burials, up to 1855); census returns (1841-1911); Kirk Session Minutes; Memorial Inscriptions - a large collection of these is held at the Scottish Genealogy Society Library; directories – many, covering the period 1773 to 1911, are available digitally via the National Library of Scotland; newspapers; wills and testaments; legal and property records. You can find these records in libraries and record offices, family history centres, and online databases. -
Socioeconomic Effects
Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm: Onshore Works Environmental Statement 17 7 The following guidance has also been given consideration: 17.1 Introduction The Green Book: Appraisal and Evaluation in Central Government (HM Treasury, 2003)i; 1 This chapter considers the effects of the proposed Onshore Works for the Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm on Output Income and Employment Multipliers Scotland (Scottish Government, 2010)ii; socioeconomics. It details likely direct, indirect and induced employment generation associated with the proposed The Scottish Outdoor Access Codeiii; Onshore Works. It also considers potential effects in relation to recreational amenity and tourism within the iv boundary of the Onshore Works and in the wider area. The socioeconomic assessment was undertaken by LUC, Planning Advice Note (PAN) 73: Rural Diversification (Scottish Executive, 2005) ; with input from SQW in relation to likely employment generation1. The Economic Appraisal Guidance Note (Scottish Enterprise, 2008). 17.2 Effects Assessed 8 The assessment uses desk based information sources supplemented by consultation with local stakeholders and expert judgement to assess the likely scale of effects and is largely based on LUC’s and SQW’s previous experience 2 The following effects have been considered: in undertaking assessments of socioeconomic effects. positive effects on the local economy through job creation and expenditure: direct, indirect (supply chain effect) 17.2.3 Data Sources and induced effects (e.g. re-circulating income in local -
Climatevolution: Vision and Action Programme
ClimatEvolution: Vision and Action Programme Strategic Environmental Assessment Environment Report Supplementary Planning Guidance to the East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 Published: 27/May/2020 6 Draft Environment Report: ClimatEvolution Copyright notices Mapping © Crown copyright and database rights 2020 OS licence number 100023381. You are granted a non-exclusive, royalty free, revocable licence solely to view the Licensed Data for non-commercial purposes for the period during which East Lothian Council makes it available. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute, sell or otherwise make available the Licensed Data to third parties in any form. Third party rights to enforce the terms of this licence shall be reserved to OS I-tree data Data produced using the I-Tree Suite developed by the I-Tree Cooperative has been included. The I-Tree Cooperative consist of the USDA Forest Service, Davey Tree Expert Co., National Arbor Day Foundation, Society of Municipal Arborists, International Society of Arboriculture and Casey Trees. KEY FACTS: Climate Change Resilience Zone Strategy and Action Plan The key facts relating to this PPS are set out below: Name of Responsible Authority: East Lothian Council. Title of PPS: Climate Change Resilience Zone Strategy and Action Plan (ClimatEvolution). What prompted the PPS: desire of the Council to balance the built development (housing and employment use) coming forward in the area with an attractive landscape setting, active travel and recreational offer; the desirability of addressing existing access and drainage constraints in the area and of making use of the renewable heat resource in the area. The ELC Green Network Strategy identifies action in this area as a priority. -
Appendix I-Landscape Appraisal-2015S3628-Construction Issue
Cramond Weirs Landscape and Visual Appraisal FINAL: December 16 Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland 11 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AS JBA Project Manager Amanda Kitchen South Barn Broughton Hall Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 3AE Revision History Revision Ref / Date Issued Amendments Issued to FINAL v1-0 20/6/16 Draft issue RAFTS FINAL v2-0 20/6/16 As per client comments RAFTS Minor amendment following FINAL v3-0 22/8/16 RAFTS client comment FINAL v4-0 24/8/16 Minor amendment RAFTS Minor amendments following FINAL v5-0 06/12/16 RAFTS client comments Contract This report describes work commissioned by the RAFTS. Alex Craven and Nick Allin of JBA Consulting carried out this work. Prepared by ................................................... Alex Craven Assistant Landscape Architect Reviewed by .................................................. Nick Allin Senior Landscape Architect Purpose This document has been prepared as a report for JBA Consulting accepts no responsibility or liability for any use that is made of this document other than by the Client for the purposes for which it was originally commissioned and prepared. JBA Consulting has no liability regarding the use of this report except to RAFTS. Copyright © Jeremy Benn Associates Limited 2016 Carbon Footprint A printed copy of the main text in this document will result in a carbon footprint of 220g if 100% post-consumer recycled paper is used and 252g if primary-source paper is used. These figures assume the report is printed in black and white on A4 paper and in duplex. JBA is a carbon neutral company and the carbon emissions from our activities are offset.