More than 1,300 schools in Scotland took part in Bikeability Scotland in 2025-26, with 64% of primary schools delivering Level 2 on-road training, providing their pupils the opportunity to gain greater independence, resilience and judgement.
The Keith Fergus Annual Achievement Award
Kelly Fry, cycling instructor based in Perth and Kinross, is the winner of the Keith Fergus Annual Achievement Award 2026.
Kelly Fry, Bikeability Scotland’s Keith Fergus Annual Achievement award winner for 2026
Recognised by the award panel for her endless motivation and enthusiasm for all things cycling, the award celebrates Kelly’s personal impact in supporting young people and new instructors across the country. She has played a key role in helping to deliver record Bikeability activity in Perth and Kinross, where all primary schools have now provided on-road Level 2 training to their pupils.
Kelly Fry said: "It's a total surprise. Just so lovely to receive. I worked closely with Keith Fergus and he mentored me. It’s lovely to receive this in memory of him. I’m really grateful for that."
"I've been doing Bikeability for 17 years. I've trained up loads of volunteers and cycle trainers as well, and I do a lot of learn to ride stuff, so I've taught hundreds of kids to ride a bike as well. To receive something that acknowledges all the work I've done is really nice."
Read our full interview with Kelly Fry.
Nicola Fell of West Lothian Leisure was Highly Commended in this category, in recognition of her pivotal role in supporting consistent year-on-year increases in delivery of Bikeability Scotland at schools in West Lothian.
School of the Year
Bikeability Scotland School of the Year 2026 has been awarded to Corstorphine Primary School in Edinburgh.
Pupils and staff at Corstorphine Primary School in Edinburgh, Bikeability Scotland School of the Year 2026
Corstorphine Primary has been selected as School of the Year, in celebration of the school’s success in developing a strong and inclusive cycling culture with Bikeability at its core. In its drive to ensure all P6s and P7s have a chance to receive Bikeability Scotland training, the judging panel highlighted the school’s success in building on parents’ establishment of a local bike bus and its strong partnerships with Active Schools, local cycling charity the Bike Station and the wider local community.
Headteacher Jude Moir said: "We're delighted. It’s one of these things where we see lots of great work taking place across the school and we've got lots of people involved and it just becomes so normal."
"A big part what sets us apart is the way that we work with all stakeholders. The team that we have, we're very passionate, we're dedicated, we're enthusiastic. It takes a lot of effort and organisation to get all of it to happen and it's built into the ethos of the school. I think a big part of it is just that drive to take as many children through cycling as we possibly can."
Eva, a P7 pupil at Corstorphine Primary said: "I thought Bikeability was really fun. I loved all the games like follow-the-leader that we did in Level 1 in P6. It was good to concentrate on what’s in front of you and behind you, like what you have to do on the road."
"Sometimes I cycle to school with my friends and if not, I sometimes cycle by myself. I like cycling places. And my mum loves it when I do it because she sends me for shopping. Just to go and get stuff that she needs for dinner."
Read our full interview with Corstorphine Primary School.
Pairc Primary School in the Western Isles was Highly Commended in this year's School of the Year award category, recognising the dedication of staff in ensuring that all pupils had the opportunity to participate and develop essential life skills.
Instructor of the Year
Winner of the Instructor of the Year award is Jacqueline Doherty, a Bikeability Scotland instructor based in Renfrewshire.
Jacqueline Doherty, Bikeability Scotland Instructor of the Year 2026
Described by her nominator, Craig Dalziel, Bikeability Coordinator at OneRen, Jacqueline Doherty is "friendly, welcoming and always has a smile on her face", with her professionalism and enthusiasm central to the team's work to deliver inclusive Bikeability Scotland training across Renfrewshire.
Jacqueline Doherty shared her reaction to being named Instructor of the Year:
"The teacher in me just loves imparting knowledge and enriching people's lives. And if you can see somebody that can barely go on bike and then they can negotiate it, it's really fulfilling."
Read our full interview with Jacqueline Doherty.
Instructors Michelle Esson of Outfit Moray and Keith Irving of Scottish Borders Council's Outdoor Education team were Highly Commended in the Instructor of the Year category, in recognition of both their years of commitment to the programme and the energy and enthusiasm with which they deliver their training.
