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Cyclists on Garscube Road cycle lane, Maryhill, Glasgow (Credit: Cycling Scotland)

“Stop spending money on useless cycle lanes”: local media publishes residents’ angry claims without verification; Hope after all? Surveys show next generation of cyclists back new infrastructure despite safety concerns + more on the live blog

If you're not a politico who stayed up for the by-election last night, you should be awake enough to join Callum through his Friday internet trawl. It's the least you can do...

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 09:50

20mph sign (CC licensed by EdinburghGreens via Flickr)

Cycling UK supports Member of Scottish Parliament’s 20mph urban speed limit bill

Holyrood will vote on bill for lower speed limts in the New Year

Fri, Dec 08, 2017 14:53

Scottish Parliament Bike Stands (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

MSP: Small shift to cycling would help cut transport emissions

In a Holyrood debate Scottish MPs called for default 20mph limits in residential areas and around schools, saying it would allow more children to play outside

Mon, Oct 03, 2016 15:13

Campaigners: SNP goal of 10 per cent cycling share by 2020 “impossible” to achieve

Goal was set out in 2010's Cycling Action Plan for Scotland - but minimal progress made

Tue, May 03, 2016 15:25

Just one Scots MSP claims 20p per mile allowance for cycling to Holyrood

Labour MSP makes expense claim for 3-mile commute in Edinburgh

Sat, Sep 26, 2015 08:51

Pedal on Parliament 2015 04 (picture courtesy Chris Hill)

Pedal on Parliament crowd told Scottish Government will increase spend on cycling

Thousands flock to fourth annual event calling on politicians to improve cycle safety and funding

Mon, Apr 27, 2015 13:56

Scottish Parliament to debate ‘strict liability’ civil law protections for cyclists

Vulnerable road users could gain new protections in Scotland under 'strict liability' law

Sun, Oct 27, 2013 22:30

Scotland’s Cycling, Walking & Safer Streets scheme saved as minister confirms funding

Lobbying by Sustrans and others help's persuade Finance Secretary to ringfence scheme

Sat, Jan 22, 2011 12:52

Sustrans Scotland warns that years of progress risk being undone following budget

Charity's fears over Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets Fund and Holyrood commitment to CAPS

Thu, Nov 18, 2010 17:36

Fall in number of cyclists killed or seriously injured on Scotland’s roads

Serious injuries down, but total number of cyclists injured grows by 10% in 2009

Tue, Jun 22, 2010 09:44