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Office Opening Hours:
09:00 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday ; 09:00 - 16:00 Friday Closed Weekends
OUR SERVICES
Getting you to where you need to go
Car Scheme
If you don't have a car of your own and are unable to access public transport, the car scheme is the perfect solution. Journeys can be anything from visiting a friend, attending the doctor or simply going for a coffee. Our trained volunteer drivers use their own cars.
Bus Routes
An accessible bus service
Monday to Friday
9.30am - 4.30pm
An accessible, door to door bus service five days a week.. Our trained drivers can assist people in wheelchairs or those with mobility or access problems. The bus routes pass many of our most popular tourist attractions such as the Highland Wildlife Park and Strathspey Steam Railway. Travel FREE with a Scotland wide concession card. Call 01479 810004 to make a reservation
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Mondays and Fridays: Serving Carrbridge, Boat of Garten, Aviemore, Glenmore and Cairngorm mountain
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Tuesdays and Thursdays: Serving Aviemore, Kincraig, Lynchat, Kingussie, Newtonmore and Laggan
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Wednesdays: Serving Aviemore, Boat of Garten, Drumuille, Nethy Bridge, Dulnain and Grantown on Spey
We run both Section 19 and Section 22 bus permits:
Sections 19 and 22 permits allow non-profit organisations to operate transport services without a full Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operator's licence.
The primary difference is that Section 19 permits the organisation to provide travel for BSCC Service Users, e.g., those attending BSCC events, subject to a nominal charge for the journey.
A Section 22 permit authorises BSCC to operate a community bus service along designated routes, on a regular timetable on specific days. In this instance, BSCC Service Users can use their Concession Card to access the service free of charge.
Shopping
Our assisted shopping project runs weekly from different locations throughout Badenoch and Strathspey. If you need a little assistance with going to the shops or would like us to collect shopping for you, please give us a call to discuss your needs.
Social Activities and Green Health
Taking part in social activities and interacting with other people helps to reduce loneliness and isolation. We organise a range of social activities from lunch clubs to board games , indoor Kurling and a weekly walking group! We also provide transport to many other activities around Badenoch & Strathspey including Otago classes organised by High Life Highland.
Research has shown that access to green space has excellent health benefits for people of all ages. We also have our own allotment where you could come for a chat and get your hands dirty. We work alongside our local green health partnership and can connect you with and provide transport to local organisations offering nature-based activities. Give us a call and let us connect you.
Additional information can be found on our Events Info page
Befriending
A free face to face or telephone Befriending service. A simple companionship service for people who live alone. We can support couples in certain circumstances.
The service is a regular visit to offer companionship. Usually, we visit people who live alone and its often just for a chat. We also offer regular social activities if people do wish to go out. We can help people continue with hobbies or encourage people to take up new interests. People can self-refer for the service or are referred by GPs and Social Work Departments. All our Volunteers are trained and we check references and they undergo a PVG check. Our volunteers are local people with a friendly face and sympathetic ear.
Vehicle Hire
When not used for our core services, our vehicles are available for hire to local organisations and community members who require accessible transport in our local area (with or without a driver).
1) We have two minibuses:
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one is wheelchair accessible, and can transport up to 16 passengers or up to 2 wheelchair passengers with 8 other passengers.
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The other is not wheelchair accessible, and can transport up to 12 passengers.
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These vehicles require the drivers to hold a MIDAS certificate.
2) We also have a second wheelchair accessible vehicle which can take up to 7 passengers, or one wheelchair and up to 4 passengers.A MIDAS certificate is not needed for this vehicle.
3) Finally, We also have a box trailer to help move bikes, mobility scooters and other equipment.
Please contact the office on 01479 810004 for a quote and to discuss your requirements.
MiDAS Training
MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, which has been the gold standard for enhancing the safety and care of passengers for nearly 30 years. The scheme provides a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of drivers to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide safe, legal and comfortable journeys to passengers.
Other Benefits are: Driver Confidence ; Fuel Efficiency; Improved Maintenance; Lower Costs; Trust and Peace of Mind.
BSCC offers accredited, personalised MIDAS training (vehicle and instructor provided) in Aviemore. Contact our office on 01479 810004 for more details
Wheelchair Loan
BSCC Offers a wheelchair Loan service.
We have a selection of folding wheelchairs, from Self Propelled to assisted chairs.
Just call BSCC on 01479 810004 to reserve a chair!
Borrowing a chair is Free, although we require a copy of a form of Proof of ID (e.g.: driving licence) and a £100 deposit, which is refundable on return of the chair.
While free, we do appreciate any donations our borrowers are willing to give.
Piloted, Accessible
e-Trikes
BSCC facilitate a volunteer run accessible e-trike service in Grantown-on-Spey, where clients can experience the joy of cycling around the Grantown-on-Spey town and surrounding countryside, piloted by our volunteers.
We have two e-trikes, one a bench seat (2 passengers), and another specially designed for individuals in wheelchairs.
If you are interested in this experience or you would like to organise it for a group, please call us at BSCC on 01479 810004.