All community council meetings are open to the public – and last night’s meeting at the Invercarron Resource centre saw half a dozen members of the public listening to and joining in with the discussions. Now, SDCC have a new website to help keep Stonehaven residents informed. http://www.community-council.org.uk/stonehaven/
There are now seven public access defibrillators in and around Stonehaven – heard members of Stonehaven and District Community Council at last night’s meeting in the Invercarron Resource Centre. The push for more of these life-saving pieces of equipment was helped by this year’s Nippy Dip, which saw almost 300 participate and raise £1344 for […]
Community councillor unhappy with railway station consultation At last night’s meeting of Stonehaven Community Council, Ian Hunter told members he had been contacted by a firm of consultants who were looking into improvements at the railway station – and SDCC had been offered a quick phone call to make their comments. Mr Hunter said […]
Stagecoach North Scotland today confirmed two new bus services will begin operation on Monday 21st January using the AWPR improving journey times for those choosing to travel by bus. Service 747 will be introduced on Monday 21st January offering a new link across Aberdeenshire and Angus. The new service will replace services 107 and current […]
The identity of the artist behind Stonehaven’s series of stainless steel sculptures is a closely guarded secret – but the mystery man of metal’s work is admired and photographed by all. The latest vessel to catch the eye is a yawl, manned by lobster and crab.
Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace branch partner Naomi Mearns handed over a cheque for £500 in support of the Hogmanay event to George Reid of the Fireballs committee. (From Twitter)
This is image was taken at the very start of winter 2018. Golden hours photography relies on shooting before and after dawn and the same at sunset. I remember waking before dawn four or five am and sensing the time was right to make an attempt on the castle. I contacted Andy Hall my mentor […]
The Craibstone to Stonehaven and Charleston section of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) will open early on the morning of Wednesday 12 December. This significant new section of road, which includes the A90 between Stonehaven and Craibstone and the A956 between Cleanhill and Charleston, will give north east road users access to around 20 […]
The Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee meets today at Viewmount at 9.30am. The meeting is open to the public. There are two agenda items that look interesting to the Bellman – a discussion about possible sites for mobile homes in Stonehaven, and consideration of 51 affordable housing units at Ury Estate. For full information see […]
This is an extract from the Aberdeenshire Weekly List 10 December 2018. The application was registered last week within the Kincardine & Mearns Area of Aberdeenshire Council and can be viewed online at https://upa.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/online-applications/. Land At New Mains Of Ury, Ury, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire Applicant: McLaughlin And Harvey Full Planning Permission for Erection of Site Office […]