Laurencekirk tree vanishes in autumn mist

One for the Road? We take the large deciduous trees for granted but when Dr Johnson and James Boswell passed through the east of Scotland – including Laurencekirk – in the 1770s, Johnson commented that having travelled from Berwick to Peterhead he had not...

Laurencekirk’s new coffee shop opening soon

Laurencekirk’s newest coffee shop, Bizzie’s, will open its doors on 5th November. Bizzie’s (formerly Hugo’s) will be managed by Jane from the Clatterin Brig Restaurant. Jane says “I’m looking forward to serving the local community...

Big Plans for Laurencekirk?

In April, community groups Laurencekirk Development Trust and Laurencekirk Villages in Control, in co-operation with Mearns Community Council, presented a long-term “Vision Plan” for the development of Laurencekirk over the next thirty years. At the meeting were local...

A farewell to Hugo’s coffee shop (on 31st Oct!)

When Hugo’s opened its door in December 2012 we had no idea how the business would go. Whilst we would have food, the focus was going to be on coffee – and try to serve the best coffee we could. But would the good folk of Laurencekirk take to the coffee culture...

Laurencekirk retailers plan Christmas event

Several of the Laurencekirk High Street traders had a meeting last Wednesday (30th September) to continue plans for the now traditional Christmas shopping evening. It will be Tuesday 1st December, when many of your favourite Laurencekirk shops will stay open until...

Staff required for Laurencekirk Out of School Club

Laurencekirk Out of School Club, which runs a very busy Breakfast Club and After School Club, are looking for the following staff : Deputy/Assistant Manager Level 4 SVQ Childcare Practitioner Level 3 SVQ or working towards any of these levels. Also looking to recruit...
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