BACKING OUR CAMPAIGN

"Edinburgh Road Club members would like to add their voice of support for the Drem to Gullane path as proposed by the Drem-Gullane Path Campaign.

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"Many club members regularly cycle a route that takes them along the main road between Drem and Gullane and are only too aware of how busy with vehicles the road can be.

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"It’s great to see a campaign like this getting close to achieving its goal and making life better for those that wish to participate in active travel. The route will provide a much safer, greener and attractive alternative to those that want to get from A to B without resorting to motorised transport.

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"Well done to all involved for being so forward thinking and fighting for this change to happen."

Edinburgh Road Club

'We fully support this community path which will safely connect Gullane and Drem and will be a great benefit to the local community.'

Tom & Michaela Kitchen, owners of The Bonnie Badger, Gullane

'This can only be an asset to local businesses, and I would urge all business owners in Gullane to support the campaign.'

Dominic Campanile, General Manager, The Old Clubhouse, Gullane

'In our hectic and screen heavy lives, it is more important than ever to get outside and enjoy our beautiful countryside. This brilliant project will open up the opportunity for many more cyclists and walkers to travel safely from Drem to Gullane and other coastal villages.'

Melanie Auld, Gullane entrepreneur and owner of Spice Pots

'The link between Gullane and Drem is crying out for a cycle path, both as a safe commuter option to the train station for the growing population of Gullane, and also, as a recreational route for those from further afield to access the beautiful countryside of East Lothian.'

Alan Rae, Fidra Fine Art Gallery, Gullane

'Gullane really ought to be properly connected with Drem railway station by foot and cycle path as an environmentally sustainable way for tourists to visit the village, the beaches and the local businesses.'

Louise Pickering, owner of Cherish Vintage Tea Room and Emporium, Gullane

'Gannon Sports supports the creation of a core path linking Drem and Gullane ib order to make cycling and walking safer for all.'

Gannon Sports, Gullane

'It is vital that the infrastructure is in place to safely reach Gullane by foot or bike without having to negotiate the dangerous main road. We strongly believe the successful implementation of this path will have a direct, positive impact on businesses in Gullane like the Old Smiddy.'

Heulwen Hardie, Managing Director of the Old Smiddy craft shop, Gullane 

'Enabling active travel through well-connected developments is of great importance to CALA. We're therefore thrilled to be support and help advance the aims of the Drem-Gullane Path Campaign - and hope to see the path completed in full in the near future, so it can benefit residents, visitors and the local economy.'

Derek Lawson, Strategic Land Director with CALA Homes (East)

'We commend all the local campaigners who continue to work to improve walking and cycling routes between Drem and Gullane. High-quality paths help create happier, healthier communities by enabling more people to enjoy car-free travel and fun, active days out. We need more such paths, right across Scotland.'

Helen Todd, Ramblers Scotland's campaigns manager

‘Cycling UK in Scotland supports the Drem-Gullane Path Campaign to create a vital section of safe cycling infrastructure in East Lothian. A path between Gullane and Drem would link communities, connect people to rail services and encourage everyone to enjoy the benefits of cycling.'

Jim Densham,

Campaigns and Policy Manager - Scotland, Cycling UK in Scotland

'Spokes is keen to see safe and welcoming routes for cycling between communities as well as within them, and this is particularly important in rural areas where speeding on narrow roads is a common problem. As such we fully support the Drem-Gullane campaign. Cycling is one of the easiest ways to fit exercise into your daily routine: saves you money, gets you fit and helps the environment.'

Spokes Lothian

'I'm really pleased to lend my support to the campaign for a cycling and pedestrian path between Drem and Gullane. East Lothian is beautiful, let's make sure people can enjoy it safely in the outdoors.'

Alison Johnstone MSP

'I have long supported the campaign for the development of a safe, off-road path linking Gullane and Drem and continue to do so. There have been some setbacks over the years, but I will keep supporting campaigners to try and give local communities what they want and improve opportunities for safe walking and cycling between the two villages.'

Iain Gray (former East Lothian MSP)

'I am a keen supporter of active travel. I feel that walking and cycling in a safe area is important for a local community and i am pleased to support the group's efforts to enhance that.'

Claudia Beamish (former MSP)

'Safety is the key concern for families and commuters considering active travel, which is why a separate route connecting Gullane and Drem is so important. It is vital to have infrastructure suitable for people of all ages and abilities that allows walking and cycling on a path away from the busy B1345.'

Kenny MacAskill MP

'Cycling and walking provides huge benefits both to a person's physical and mental wellbeing but also for the community as a whole. I am therefore extremely supportive of the group's efforts in campaigning for a pathway linking Drem and Gullane.'

Colin Smyth MSP