“The Scottish Executive has announced plans for an Aberdeen western bypass. Friends of the Earth, locally and nationally, are opposing this environmentally and socially destructive scheme.

Friends of the Earth considers the entire process a “sham” and a “developers’ charter”. We are demanding that the road plans be shelved and that sustainable alternatives to road building be considered.”

“WWF is on record as saying that the AWPR is unnecessary, damaging to the environment and encourages more vehicle use and therefore is a complete waste of resources. 

We argue that implementing an integrated transport policy involving public transport, cycles and pedestrian access would offer a long-term solution to Aberdeen's transport problems.”

“RSPB Scotland shares your concerns about the environmental impact of this major road development and we have raised a number of specific issues with the Scottish Transport Minister.

We feel that the proposed road and associated southern spur will cause significant damage to the countryside and wildlife around Aberdeen, and could threaten areas protected under European law. We support the view that providing additional road capacity will not provide a solution to problems of traffic congestion in the Aberdeen area and would support investment to improve public transport and provide solutions for the long-standing congestion blackspots on the current road network.”