Although considered remote by many of our urban neighbours, visitors will be impressed by the high standard of the few shops in the area. While public transport in Donside is limited, Aberdeen is well served by land, sea and air transport - Dyce Airport sees many daily flights to all major cities in the UK.
Lonach Hall
Lonach Hall, Strathdon.
The Lonach Hall is a historic building recently restored and refurbished to award-winning standards. It is a unique, flexible facility, situated in the friendly community of Strathdon within the Cairngorms National Park. See www.lonachhall.com
019756 51725
Shops etc
Bellabeg Shop and Post Office, Strathdon.
Licensed Grocer - The food selection at this Spar Store allows residents and those in self-catering establishments to live well, with both traditional Scottish fare and a wide selection of groceries and wines.
019756 51211
Goodbrand and Ross, Corgarff.
Ski and snowboard hire (freestyle and all terrain boards available), ski accessories, hats, gloves, goggles etc. Great selection of quality Scottish knitwear, jewellery and gifts. Teas, coffees, home baking. Open all year.
019756 51433
Central Garage, Glenkindie.
A garage, small shop and a community post office providing a basic posting service for local and international needs. Opening hours: Mon to Fri 8.00am-8.00pm; Sat 8.00am-6.00pm; Sun 10.00am - 6.00pm
019756 41230
Mossat Antiques, Kildrummy.
Furniture and other items bought and sold. House clearances undertaken or single items purchased. Honest reliable service from family run business. Open Thurs to Sun, 11.30am - 5.00pm.
019755 71300 or 01464 861309
Mossat Burn Nursery and Water Garden, Kildrummy.
Complete range of pools, pumps, liners, fish and aquatic plants. Large selection of fountains and garden ornaments. Mail order service - telephone for catalogue. Professional advice given freely.
019755 71235
Transport
Bus Services
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Stagecoach Bluebird. Aberdeen-Alford-Strathdon.
01343-544222 www.stagecoachbus.com
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Heather Hopper connects Donside to Deeside (Ballater) and Speyside (Granton on Spey) during the summer months. Passing through Corgarff daily and Bellabeg, Strathdon Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Free cycle carriage, ring to check for availability as this may not be possible on all journeys. Timetables are available through Tourist information offices and all major Bus Stations. Please ask for the Cairngorms Explorer.
01540-673000
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Weekly Shopping Bus. Every Friday morning. Pick up Bellabeg or Glenkindie. Goes to Alford, Aboyne, Ballater and Huntly in turn. Fare £2 concessions free. Organised and managed by The Silver Circle. Phone to book a seat.
019756-51300
Private Hire
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J and E Gordon, Strathdon.
Availability: four and eight seaters. Distance no object, airport service. Early mornings no problem. Wedding car hire also available. Twenty four hour service available, weekends only.
019756 51228
Businesses
Several businesses are based at Inverernan Stables:
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Sylvia Lawson Johnston Interior Design
info@sljinteriors.co.uk
www.sljinteriors.co.uk - website under construction
Contact Nicole Molenaar or Helen Duff
019756 51402
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Mungodor - Secretarial assistance, web design, pet portraits.
info@mungodor.co.uk
www.mungodor.co.uk - website under construction
Contact Nicole Molenaar
019756 51751
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SevenX Ltd - Action Sports Fashion Label
customerservice@sevenx.co.uk
www.sevenx.co.uk
Contact Giles Lawson Johnston or Nicole Molenaar
01542 810 277
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S. C. Associates (Entertainments) Ltd
Innovative Training Solutions and Scottish Entertainments Company
scassents@aol.com
www.scassociatesentertainments.co.uk
Contact Simon Crouch
019756 51741
Emergency Services
Doctor
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Dr Janet Fitton MA MB BChir MRCGP
Strathdon Medical Centre,
Newe,
Strathdon,
AB36 8XB.Surgeries:
9.00am - 10.30am Mon to Fri
4.30pm - 6.00pm Mon, Wed, Fri019756 51209.
Police
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Police service for the local area is Grampian Police Service.
Non emergency contact: 0845-600-5-700
Fire
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There is a Fire station at Bellabeg that is manned by retained firemen, who are alerted by pager.
Churches
Roman Catholic
Parish Priest Fr Peter Moran conducts mass in the Episcopal Church, Main Street, Alford, at 6.00pm on Saturday until further notice.
Church of Scotland
Churches in Corgarff, Strathdon, Glenbuchat, Towie, Kildrummy and Lumsden. Services are held at Towie on the first Sunday of the month at 11.30am. 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays - Strathdon at 10.00am / Lumsden at 11.30am.
For extra events and services and information about various clubs please see the community notice board.
The Silver Circle
This registered charity operates in the local area to provide support services for older people. It runs a weekly Day Centre that meets in the Lonach Hall and its members enjoy a sociable day with a good subsidised lunch.
Games, craft activities, exercise to music and visiting speakers and entertainers are enjoyed by a group of about twelve members. A willing team of volunteers help the Day Centre Organiser and Assistant Organiser to ensure a good time is had by all in a supported environment.
The Silver Circle also runs a Lunch Club fortnightly during the winter months. They meet in various local hotels and restaurants where people over sixty can enjoy each others company and a subsidised two course lunch.
Hospital Volunteer Drivers Scheme. This is a scheme to provide transport, in a volunteer driver's car, to access medical appointments that may be in Aberdeen or other clinics. The passenger makes a small contribution and the drivers expenses are met through a grant from a Community Transport Initiative that is administered by The Silver Circle.
The Silver Circle contributes to the health and well being of many local residents be they members, volunteers or employees.The organisation enjoys good support from the local community and is now part of life in Upper Donside.
Enquiries about The Silver Circle to Mrs Gillian Cook tel: 019756-51343 philandgill.cook@btinternet.com
All information correct at time of going to press, however all visitors are advised to check personally before making travel plans. "Landranger" Map, Sheet 37, Strathdon. Site updated Oct 2008.
