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28/04/08
Treasure Trails - Interesting new business launched
Liz Johnston has recently taken on a Franchise for the North East of Scotland for Treasure Trails and an interestinh and fun way for locals and visitors to learn more abut the area Read More
07/04/08
Business Association AGM
At Stonehaven Business Association AGM on Monday 7th April Doug Paton stood down as Chairman and Gordon Ritchie as Secretary and were thanked for their loyal service.The new committee members were elected........Read More
07/04/08
Food Town Initiative
Gordon Ritchie reports on new initiative for Stonehaven Business Association
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07/12/07
Report on Seminar “Creating A Future For Small Town Centres
Aberdeenshire Council’s Economic Development service organised an national seminar to discuss future of small town centres in the Gordon Arms Hotel, Huntly. The aim was to focus attention on creating town centres that cater for the needs of 21st century communities and avoid ‘clone towns’ and empty shops. I attended this on behalf of Stonehaven Business Association and have detailed....Read More
9th April 2007
Stonehaven Town Hall Study – Potential Investigated
Potential future uses for Stonehaven Town Hall have been revealed in a feasibility study commissioned by the Aberdeenshire Towns Partnership.
The study, undertaken by Jura Consultants, was commissioned by the partnership, consisting of Aberdeenshire Council, Scottish Enterprise Grampian and Scottish Homes, in May 1998.
The town hall was identified as a priority project because of its importance in the local community. Read More
Future of Stonehaven
The Future of Stonehaven Committee was set up as a committee of the Stonehaven & District Community Council.A full report is available. Read More
08/12/06 - £40m village development rejected
Aberdeenshire councillors have rejected ambitious plans for a £40m super village near Stonehaven featuring more than 130 homes and a golf course. Read More...
SusSET Conference in Stonehaven Ends in Blaze of Glory
Stonehaven entertained delegates from the Coastal Towns participating in the Susset Project during the Scottish Conference from 31st August to 3rd September 2006.
The conference ended in a blaze of Glory when Stonehaven Fireballs Committee broke with tradition by holding a mini Fireballs Ceremony with some of the delegates taking part . Read More…..
Stonehaven welcomes SusSET Delegates
Councillor Bill Howatson welcomed delegates from the Coastal towns to Stonehaven before the start of the formal Conference of the Susset Project which takes place in Inverurie on Thursday 31st August. Read More
Open Day for Harmony Health and Beauty's New Premises
To celebrate their move to new premises, Harmony Health and Beauty held an Open Day at 45 Barclay Street on Saturday 19th August 2006. Owner Jacqui Turner was delighted that over 200 people turned up. To see the full range of treatments available .Go To Webpage
26th June 2006 - Networking Event at St Leonard;s Hotel
Stonehaven Business Association welcomed Gerry Godley, Managing Director, Dale Carnegie Training, Scotland to talk at a Networking Event held at St Leonard's Hotel on Monday 26th June 2006. Read More
02 May 2006 11:18
Scott confirms preferred line of bypass
Transport Minister Tavish Scott today announced the preferred line of the new Aberdeen bypass, giving homeowners and businesses confirmation of the route.
The preferred line narrows down the original planning corridor of the route. Read more how Stonehaven will be affected
A Sense of Belonging to Scotland - Further Journeys Stonehaven Photographer, Andy Hall has launching his latest book, A Sense of Belonging to Scotland - Further Journeys
On Radio Scotland this Sunday 11th December 2005, he will feature on Robbie Shepherd's Show, The Reel Blend between 1pm and 3pm.
Stonehaven Company Leads the Way in Energy Development
Enterprise Minister Nicol Stephen visited the Ross Deeptech project in Stonehaven today Monday 31st October. He said:
"I am delighted to see two Scottish companies leading the way on marine energy development.
"The work that Ross Deeptech are doing is vital to the Pelamis project which is being exported to Portugal. This is the kind of export that will promote Scotland as a world leader in renewable energy." Read More here. http://i-newswire.com/pr49051.html
A Grateful Visitor to Stonehaven
Stonehaven visitor, Mr Ralf Weingartmer from Vienna was very impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the people of Stonehaven. He was particularly impressed by Donald Mitchell, Chairman of Stonehaven Business Association Read More
Christmas Raffle Launch
The SBA took a stall at this year's MRI Gala to launch the raffle to raise funds for the Christmas Lights. More details All members are being asked to support the campaign by selling at least five books of five tickets. More books can be obtained from Chairman Donald Mitchell at Haircare.
Stonehaven Delegates Attend SusSET Conference in Sweden
Stonehaven was represented at the 1st Major Conference for the Interreg111C Project - Sustaining Small Expanding Towns(SusSET) held in the Vastra Gotalands Region in Sweden from Wednesday 7th September - Saturday 10th September2005.
The SusSET project is an International Project - involving 12 towns from 4 EU nations, Scotland, Sweden, Poland and Greece.- that has been set to explore the issue of finding the best 'coping' strategies for small traditional, yet expanding, towns. The project is seeking to determine whether a single model strategy or models, can exist to help such towns deal with future issues and thus regain positions of strength.
Delegates from Inverurie and Ellon were also representing Scotland.
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New Coffee Shop for Market Square
Donna Pirie, owner of Purdies opened a new Coffee Shop called Mimi's in the Market Square on Wed 10th Aug 2005 New website launch for St Leonard's Hotel
St Leonard's hotel have launched their new website this month (Aug 2005)
www.stleonardshotel.com
New Online Shop for Organica J
Jacqui Christie who manufactures a lot of her own organic products at Finzean, Kincardineshire has now made her products available for sale online at
www.organicaj.co.uk
New Clothing Store For Stonehaven
Mackays, a major clothing retailer has purchased the former Mace Supermarket building and plan a significant investment to refurbish this for an opening in March 2006.They expect to provide employment or 8 People.
Local Butcher Charles McHardy retires Read More
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