Pupils at Duloch Primary School in Dunfermline were delighted to receive a visit from “The Forth Gritter”, which had been named by 11-year-old Ava Laurie in Primary 7.
The 26-tonne, six-wheel, bright orange gritter is one of a fleet of 47 winter vehicles operated by BEAR Scotland in the South East to keep trunk roads clear of snow and ice.
Ava had entered a competition to name a gritter at BEAR Scotland’s popular Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day event.
Ava said: “I will be looking out for The Forth Gritter every time I see gritters on the road. I like to see all their names, some of them are funny. Gritters do such an important job in the winter.”
Severe Weather Manager Alasdair Allen gave the class a talk on the work that BEAR Scotland does to keep roads and bridges safe, before the children got to see The Forth Gritter up close.
Iain Murray, BEAR Scotland’s Managing Director, said: “It has been a pleasure for our teams to visit schools and give the children the chance to see these huge vehicles in all their glory.
“Comical names like ‘Grity Gritty Bang Bang’, ‘Sprinklbell’ and ‘Licence to Chill’ are not just a great way for us to engage with the local communities that we serve, they also help to raise spirits and humanise the important work that our team delivers around the clock throughout the winter season.
“We’re well prepared as weather conditions change over the coming weeks, and would like to remind the public to plan ahead before setting off during winter conditions, leave more time for journeys and ensure that their vehicles are well maintained and stocked with emergency supplies.”
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