Links Directory
9. Travel
Transport Scotland
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland. Their purpose is to help deliver the Scottish Government's vision for transport, making a real difference for people and businesses using the national rail and road networks.
This website has information on road and rail networks including information on national projects.
Traveline Scotland
Traveline Scotland aim to provide accurate, up to date and impartial timetable information to get you to your destination by the quickest public transport mode.
Transport Direct
Transport Direct offers information for door-to-door travel for both public transport and car journeys around Britain. Their aim is to provide comprehensive, easy-to-use travel information to help plan journeys effectively and efficiently.
Sustrans
Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Their vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment.
Every day they are working on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all.
Transform Scotland
Transform Scotland is the national sustainable transport alliance.
They campaign for a more sensible transport system, one less dependent on unsustainable modes such as the car, the plane and road freight, and more reliant on sustainable modes like walking, cycling, public transport and freight by rail or sea.
CTC Scotland
At local level CTC members form District Associations (DAs), which also have many of the attributes of a Cycling Club – organising runs, tours, competitive events and training, as well as campaigning for cycling at a local level.
Cycling Scotland
Cycling in Scotland is a healthy celebration of wide-open spaces, dramatic scenery and clean fresh air, where you will find routes to suit all abilities.
This site has information on cycle routes, mountain biking and accommodation.
Scottish Government Travel Plan
Travel Plans help reduce the impact of travel on the environment; they can encourage greater levels of physical activity; and they also make good business sense.
They can cut congestion around a location, improve neighbourhood relations and save money on business travel.
Carplus
Carplus promotes responsible car use. Whilst recognising the benefits cars bring to society, Carplus is acutely aware of the financial, environmental, social and health costs of motoring today and seeks to bring about a rethink of car dependency.
This website has information on sensible car use and sustainable transport.
Car-Sharing – Highlands and Shetland – www.ifyoucareshare.com
If you live in the Highlands or Shetland use this website to find a lift or a passenger and save money, cut congestion, and reduce pollution.
Car-Sharing – North East Scotland – Nestranscarshare.com
Two or more people sharing a car to get from A to B rather than driving alone. The benefits are numerous both for yourself, your family, your work colleagues and the environment.
You can register on this website to find car sharing opportunities.
Car-Sharing – Tayside and Central Scotland – Tactranliftshare.com
If you work or live in Tayside and Central Scotland, you can find someone who shares your journey using this website.
Car-Sharing – South West Scotland – DGtripshare.com
This website is free to use, you simply share the travel costs, linking people together doing similar journeys at similar times.
Car-Sharing – South East Scotland – TripshareSestran.com
If you live in South East Scotland, use this website to find a lift or a passenger and save money, cut congestion, and reduce pollution.
