Howe o’ the Mearns Heritage Club visit Allardice Castle

This week saw Club members visit one of the hidden gems of the Mearns. Saved from ruin forty years ago by Bill Cowie and his family, the Castle has been their home and a work in progress ever since. Members were full of admiration for their dedication and efforts to...

Country Dancers explore Logie

The Country Dance group led by Gladys Lumgair don heavier footwear at the end of the winter and keep fit by exploring the local countryside. Two weeks ago they enjoyed a guided tour of the RSPB Reserve at Fowlsheugh near Catterline, coming face to face with some of...

Green fingers needed for Laurencekirk Railway station!

The garden group of Mearns and Coastal Healthy Living Network is an active social group for older people living in the community (over 60’s). The group have been maintaining the whisky barrel planters at Laurencekirk train station under First Scotrail’s “Adopt a train...

Free cake at coffee shop garden launch!

Hugo’s coffee shop in Laurencekirk are celebrating 6 months in business with the opening of their garden area this weekend. The area has been decked out in garden tables, parasols and kiddie benches, perfect for the sunny weather. The garden is open today,...

Business Club launch Bonfire Night Sponsorships

Laurencekirk Business Club, who recently announced they were bringing back Bonfire Night to the village, have launched a sponsorship plan for the event. Local businesses who sponsor a firework will have their business advertised on the night – a great way to...

Johnston and Tower Races to go ahead on Sat 13th July 2013

Local farmer Jim Cooper (with his trusty band of stewards) and owners of Johnston Lodge Mr and Mrs Pirie have kindly agreed to keep the races running this year despite there being no gala. Stonehaven Running Club have adopted the races this year and have included the...

Fettercairn Shop reopens after flooding

Encore Dress and Vintage Agency in Fettercairn has reopened its doors, five months after being forced to close. Encore was badly damaged by flood water after the Caulcotts Burn burst its banks on 23rd December last year. Owner Carrie Murdoch has given praise to her...

Coffee Shop gets set for Garden opening

Hugo’s coffee shop in Laurencekirk are putting the final touches to their new outdoor area. Now, visitors will be able to relax in the sunshine while partaking of their coffee, meals and and snacks! The Grand Opening Day for the coffee garden is Sunday 9th June...
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