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Pupils face two mile walk to school after council reject bus plea

Pupils face two mile walk to school after council reject bus plea
BBC Scotland Wednesday 01 July 2026, 12:13 UTC 1 min read
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Parents claim the walking route from Portgordon to Buckie High School is unsafe for children.

Parents claim the walking route from Portgordon to Buckie High School is unsafe for children.
school after council (ORG) Portgordon (LOCATION) Buckie High School (ORG)
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