Spaces for People in East Lothian

This is reproduced from the Spaces for People Website which is inviting a conversation and comments about how best to use the limited space in and around towns to enable safe physical distancing for essential…

There is no public support for investment in cycling infrastructure

There’s a nice piece of work by Sustrans and the Depart for Transport that busts this myth. Here’s how Sustrans (who are funding the Spott Dunbar Project) put it: There is good quality evidence provided…

Spott Path Successful Public Meeting

Over 30 people from the village of Spott and nearby attended last night’s public meeting. A number of apologies were also received. Participants had a chance to express initial views and concerns about the Community…

High hopes for local walking and cycling links: Public Meeting

Only two miles from the edge of Dunbar, but residents of Spott and other nearby villages have the huge barrier of not having any safe routes for cycling and walking.  Spott Community Association is seeking…

More support from East Lothian Council

Yes that will be fine to support as I know a massive percentage of kids in the area cycle/walk to school every day and having a improved facility to enable this is brilliant. Gareth Hill,…

Lots of wonderful walks in and around Spott to enjoy!

I love to walk down to Dunbar but it can be a bit hairy – even decked out in hi vis, there are too many blind bends and drivers not paying attention. A path would…

Looking for your help

The first step will be to try and establish landownership around Spott Village, to see if there might be an alternative to cycling along the narrow Canongate. If you can help, please get in touch…

We did it!

We have been awarded the money to conduct a feasibility study to create a clear definition of the scope of the project, identify a potential route for the path, and write a brief for the…

In the beginning…

For several years Spott Village Association had been keen to find a solution to make it easier to walk or cycle into Dunbar. An article in their newsletter attracted lots of support and so, in…

Support from East Lothian Council

On behalf of East Lothian Council (ELC) we would like to state our support for Spott Community Association’s aim of having an active travel connection for walking and cycling from Spott village to Dunbar. Active…