Not long till Tea Fest!

Scotland’s Tea Festival in Laurencekirk and Auchenblae is only three weeks away – and everyone is invited to join in all of its fun, games and tea related experiences. From the Teddy Bears Picnic to the James Taylor Heritage exhibition there is something...

Bar person required in Fettercairn

Ramsay Arms Hotel We are currently looking for a Part Time Bar Person to join our team. Various shifts available including evenings & weekends. You must be well presented, confident with excellent customer service skills. Please apply with CV to...

Did you know this Northill POW?

The daughter of former prisoner of war Vincinanza Valentino, who was interred at Northill camp near Laurencekirk, has asked if anyone remembers her dad. Vincinanza, who is now 93, was sent to Northill after becoming ill while working in a coal mine in England. At...

Laurencekirk Swimming Pool progress update

Laurencekirk Development Trust are aware that a swimming pool comes only second to a flyover in the aspirations of local residents, who want to see improvements in services and facilities in the Howe o’ the Mearns. A sub-committee has been established to gather...

Bowling Club competition ends Laurencekirk Gala week

On Sunday 20th July, the final event of the Laurencekirk Gala took place. Forty competitors from local clubs, and from further afield, took part. In contrast to the previous day, fine weather prevailed and, after an afternoon of very competitive bowling, Laurencekirk...

Front of House Manager required

Ramsay Arms Hotel Front of House Manager We are currently looking for someone to be responsible for the general running of the hotel and front of house team. You will ensure a high standard of customer service at all times while managing the staff rotas, ordering of...

Laurencekirk Gala Week starts tomorrow

After last year’s break, Laurencekirk Gala Week returns with a full programme of events starting Sunday 13th July and finishing on the 20th. It’s going to be a mix of traditional events such as the pet show and car treasure hunt, and and new ones including...

Festival to celebrate local “Father of Tea”

Scotland’s Tea Festival is celebrating tea, and it all came about because of James Taylor, who left Mosspark near Auchenblae in 1851 en route to work in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). There he pioneered tea and became known as the Father of the Ceylon Tea...

Alice and Mad Hatter launch Tea Festival

Scotland’s Tea Festival 2014 was launched at the Dickson Hall on Thursday 10th July with the highlight being the presence of the Mad Hatter, his guest Alice and those who joined in tea at his crazy table. The Tea Festival runs for 3 most delicious days, 22-24...

Big push needed for South Aberdeenshire Dialysis Unit

In 2010 the NHS Grampian Renal Unit were left a legacy of £250,000 for dialysis machines. After discussion, it was felt that this was best identified as a capital fund towards a satellite renal unit in South Aberdeenshire as this is the one area within Aberdeenshire...
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