June 2026 - School Visit & Fair Day - Rochsolloch Primary Airdrie

6 June 2026

Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP) Gritter & TRISS vehicles Attend School Fair Day

For the second consecutive year, Nicola Blaney of Transport Scotland invited the Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP) and its operating company, Amey, to participate in the Rochsolloch Primary School Fair in Airdrie on Saturday 06 June 2026. The event adopted a football-themed focus ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with pupils encouraged to wear Scotland’s national colours.

Amey supported the event by providing two highways’ operatives and large gritter displaying Scotland flags & bunting, in conjunction with a Trunk Road Incident Support Service (TRISS) vehicle. As a member of the school’s Parent and Teacher Council, Nicola also coordinated participation from other local organisations, including a double-decker bus and a fire engine, giving attendees the opportunity to explore a range of vehicles.

Held between 9.30am and 12.30pm, the fair offered a variety of entertainment for local families from the Cairnhill, Gartlea and surrounding areas. Attractions included a bouncy castle, games, and refreshments. Organised by the Parent and Teacher Council to raise funds for the school, the event was well attended and benefited from excellent weather conditions. The school expressed its thanks to SRP and Amey for their support and contribution.

The photographs below feature SRP’s TRISS and gritter vehicles, presented by operatives John Melrose and Derek Judge. The TRISS vehicle showcased advanced technology, including a telescopic CCTV mast and an electronic variable message sign (VMS) capable of displaying real-time information to road users. The gritter, named “Yes Sir! I Can Boogie”, references the song adopted by the Scotland men’s national football team during recent successful tournament qualification campaigns.

Nicola welcomed SRP and Amey’s involvement and expressed particular appreciation for the company’s donation of four Lego box sets, which were awarded as prizes to pupils who participated in the football-themed dress-up activities.

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