The origins and development of the Deeside Bike Collective and Banchory Woodland Trails Project
2012 -2013
Banchory Mountain Bike Club
Formed in response to local community concern around trail and jump building in Corsee wood and on and around Scolty hill. There was increasing input from Local community and Forestry Commission to develop a plan.
2014
Deeside Bike Collective
became a constituted Group within the Banchory & District Initiative Ltd. Group
Corsee Woods
identified as preferred trails location through consultation with Community and Forestry Commission
Feasibility Study Completed
2018
Deeside Bike Collective
became a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Planning Permission
Approved
Environmental Study Completed
2020
Acquire and Build Fundraising
became a coordinated rolling program of events
Publicity and project marketing
strategy built and initiated
2021
Land transfer completed
making us the owners of the land at Corsee Woods
Main Project Funding Applications
prepared for the Scottish Land Fund, Community Ownership Fund, Cycling Facilities Fund
Launch of new website
2022
Fundraising activities
ongoing fundraising programme to bolster funds and further community engagement
Forestry Management
rollout with the formation of a dedicated sub-group
Project Design and Commission
This is a very exciting stage for the project. Join the core team if you think you can contribute to the next phase.
