Braemar and Loch Tay bus services will help walkers

Two summer bus services are now operating which may help hillwalkers who rely on public transport or encourage some to leave the car at home for the day.

A new bus service now links Braemar with Blairgowrie and is likely to be useful to walkers. The service will run over the summer months until 28 September and also links to Aberdeen in the north. You can check out the timetable here.

Also operating for the second year running is the Ring of Breadalbane Explorer. This hop-on hop-off circular service runs in both directions on the Killin-Aberfeldy-Crieff-Comrie ‘Ring’ which is home to some spectacular scenery, walks and cycles.

The Explorer runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays until 20th October. The easily recognised buses will stop at all regular bus stops and all the ‘must visit’ attractions along the way. Outwith the towns and villages they can also be hailed whereever it is safe for the bus to stop. Each bus has the capacity to carry 6 bikes, free of charge. You can check the timetable here.