Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire – one of the 32 counties in Scotland. With the introduction of the Scottish Parliament of a new system of self-government, Aberdeenshire.

A2B dial-a-bus service

The A2B dial-a-bus service benefits across Aberdeenshire

Remember to enjoy the benefits of the A2B dial-a-bus service across Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Council is reminding residents of the benefits of the A2B dial-a-bus shopper services which operate across much of the region.

The A2B buses run on Mondays to Fridays between approximately 9.30am and 2.30pm.

A2B is a free council-run minibus service which can be used by anyone for travel if there is no other suitable bus service in the area.

If there is alternative public transport, A2B services are provided for older and disabled residents only using low-floor, wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

A2B dial-a-bus services are available for local travel from as far afield as the Mearns, Alford, Banchory and Peterhead and serve many towns villages and communities in between – in most cases offering a door-to-door service.

Where A2B operates in towns it may be able to provide transport to health appointments, depending on times.

Full service provision including operating times is available at https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/public-transport/a2b-dial-a-bus

Marion Mackay from Aberdeenshire Council’s Passenger Transport Unit, explains: “Our flexible town services endeavour to pick you up at the time you requested, but as all bookings are taken on a first come, first-served basis, you may be offered a trip at a slightly different time to fit in with other passenger bookings. Rural shopper service tend to operate to a timetable, albeit timings may vary depending on the number and location of bookings.

“We are very fortunate to have such wonderful dial-a-bus services operating in many parts of Aberdeenshire which helps tremendously whether that be a trip to the shops or the Post Office, or simply a catch-up with friends and family. It’s easy to book and our drivers make every effort to make the passenger experience enjoyable.”

So how do you book? Simply call the A2B dial-a-bus service hotline on 01467 535333, open on Mondays to Fridays between 9.30am and 3.30pm, no later than the day before travel. Alternatively you can email a2bdialabus@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

For general enquiries call the hotline on Mondays to Fridays between 9:00am and 5pm or email a2bdialabus@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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Aden Country Park in Mintlaw will celebrate the completion of the five-year Aden Restoration & Redevelopment Project.

Aden Country Park in Mintlaw will celebrate the completion of the five-year Aden Restoration & Redevelopment Project, at a civic ceremony taking place in the park’s central courtyard.

Provost of Aberdeenshire Cllr Judy Whyte will commemorate the project achievements by officially unveiling the new Visitor Information Centre, which will be opened to the public from 11am on Tuesday, July 9 following a short ceremony.

The new Visitor Information Centre has been designed to not only be the first port of call for park visitors, but also somewhere to find out about the park facilities, a place to pick up leaflets and a place to learn about Aden’s heritage and its links to farming in the north east of Scotland.

The ceremony has also been planned to tie in the ever popular Wild About Aden annual family event which offers a wide range of children’s activities including wheelie fun, bouncy mania, storytelling, science workshops, Highland alpacas experience, bungee trampolines, face painting, giant bubbles, outdoor games, music, and lots more.

A photographic exhibition showcasing the Aden project achievements will also be available in the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum theatre.

The new Visitor Information Centre has been developed as part of the £2.13 million project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The funding has also supported the restoration and redevelopment of Aden’s historic buildings, landscape, and facilities, including improvements to park interpretation, accessibility, signage, and a programme to enhance biodiversity.

The Aden Restoration & Redevelopment Project also attracted funding support from other match funding bodies including the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund, Historic Environment Scotland, private and community organisations and both cash and non-cash contributions from Aberdeenshire Council.