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Braemar Community Action Plan February 2017 Introduction Community Action Plan

Welcome Back! Braemar is on the tourist route This document brings together an from Perth to Aberdeen, which update on a wide range of actions climbs over the Cairnwell Pass, the and projects, which the Braemar highest through-road in the country, community believes are achievable (now dubbed the ‘Snow Road’) and would deliver short and/or long- and follows the River Dee along term benefits for the village. It builds its picturesque valley. Surrounded on (and replaces) the original CAP by unspoilt and unpopulated document of 2013. countryside, it is nevertheless within Braemar School c. 1896 an hour and a half’s drive from three Following a further consultation major cities: Perth, Dundee and programme, all the proposed Aberdeen. actions and projects are grouped under five themes: Almost all of Braemar is now • Visitor Experience designated as a conservation area. • Active Braemar The village is compact, with a mix • Youth and Learning of grand Victorian houses, modest • Community Capability cottages, narrow roads and lanes, • Housing and Economic retaining a unique character. Development The village, treasured by many, has so much going for it and is ideally Braemar In Context placed to work with others to seek Castleton Terrace c. 1880 Braemar lies at the heart of the funding for a host of projects to Cairngorms National Park in the secure a prosperous future. highest and wildest landscape in the UK. Surrounded by mountains, Braemar In The Past heather moorland, pine and The geology of the area – a series of birchwood, the village spans the granite intrusions, metamorphosed rocky gorge of the Clunie Water. sedimentary sequences and glacial erosion – have defined the way the For generations, the scenery land has weathered, what is now and mountain air have attracted mountainous upland and where the visitors who come to enjoy walking, rivers meander. climbing, wildlife-watching, cycling, hang-gliding, canoeing, fishing, Braemar (which was originally two Corriefergie Curlers c. 1890s stalking, golf and skiing. villages) built up at a bridging point of the Clunie. Braemar has been Within close proximity to over a strategically important since early quarter of Scotland’s Munros, the times. Hill passes – from the north, area has been the inspiration for south, east and west – converge a number of writers, artists and where the modern village now photographers, and many visitors stands at the intersection of the will return again and again. Clunie and Dee.

A cohesive and supportive The earliest settlement is believed community of around 450 to have been near the raised mound inhabitants, the village is known where Braemar Castle is now around the world for the annual situated. The first church dedicated to Saint Andrew in Scotland was Hunting and Fishing Parties c. 1880 Braemar Gathering. The event attracts around 15,000 people on built here and the area came to be the first Saturday in September each known as St Andrews or Doldencha. year and has the patronage of Her Fine hunting first brought royal Majesty the Queen. patronage. In the 10th century, King 2 Introduction Community Action Plan

Kenneth MacAlpin enjoyed sport Braemar Today here. The rocky hill which forms Today Braemar is a vibrant the backdrop to the village bears community with a raft of different his name: Kenneth’s Crag or Creag projects under way. The economy Choinnnich. In the 11th century, of the village is heavily dependent King Malcolm Canmore built a on tourism. Helping to keep visitors hunting lodge on the banks of the informed about all the activities Clunie and is credited with being the available, the Visitor Information first to use a competitive hill race to Centre provides a year-round find his fittest, strongest and fastest service. Now there is a real desire Braemar Gathering messengers, a tradition which lives to extend further both summer on in the annual Braemar Gathering. and winter seasons by creating additional attractions to bring more Kindrochit Castle is known to have visitors to Braemar, persuading been in regular use by Scottish kings them to stay longer and establishing until the 16th century. Around the a more robust economy. castle grew the village of Castleton on Invercauld Estate which, along Braemar continues to be an with Auchendryne (field of the internationally renowned area for thorns) on Mar Estate, forms the shooting, fishing and stalking, with modern Braemar. Invercauld and sporting visitors to Invercauld, Mar Mar estates continued to play and Mar Lodge estates injecting influential roles in Braemar’s history, valuable income into the local Braemar Castle investment and evolution over economy. The stunning natural hundreds of years. environment also attracts hundreds of thousands each year to the village By the 17th century Kindrochit was and surrounding area, generating ruinous and a new Castle of Mar significant income through tourism. was built by the Earl of Mar, near the site of the original St Andrews Braemar already has much to attract Church. In 1715, the Earl of Mar visitors as well as new residents. gave the village a lasting place in Although the population of around the history of Scotland when he 450 is small, the school roll is rising raised the standard to start the 1715 and new houses are being built. Jacobite uprising. Children are well served by the Primary School, with a head teacher Red Squirrel Up until the 19th century, Gaelic and a staff of three. For secondary was the language spoken by the education, youngsters attend inhabitants of Braemar, evidenced Aboyne Academy (27 miles away). by local place names. The arrival of Queen Victoria on Deeside in A resident doctor is on call 24 1848 brought an influx of English hours a day and there is a sheltered visitors, as well as stalking and housing complex with 12 residents. grouse shooting guests, and created An emergency service is provided the new industry of tourism for the by a team of First Responders, all village. The Gaelic language was locally retained members of the laid aside and Braemar embraced Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. new opportunities. Hotels and A highly experienced volunteer businesses, designed to serve the Mountain Rescue Team, which Mar Lodge new wave of visitors, sprang up and operates in partnership with Police the village, as we know it today, Scotland, also has a training base in began. the village.

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The community and visitors are A variety of clubs and societies well served by local services and operate in the village. There is a shops with a garage and service long-established WRI, a Scout group, station, pharmacist and newsagent, bowling club, local newspaper high class butcher, Co-operative group, country dance group, book store, art gallery, sporran maker, groups, local history group, choir, mountain sports shop, several cafes traditional music group, lunch club, and around seven other shops knitting group, pantomime group, offering a wide range of gifts, food yoga, keep fit and walking groups as Menzies Butchers and clothing. There is also an 18- well as fiddle, bagpipe and highland hole golf course, reputed to be the dancing classes. highest in Scotland, and the UK’s largest skiing area, Glenshee Ski St Margaret’s and the Village Hall Centre, is just 10 miles away. are venues for a number of both local and visiting musical groups and A large coaching hotel provides events. The Castleton Hall offers accommodation for around 200. bookable facilities including snooker, There are also three smaller private as well as hosting popular Beaver, hotels, five guest houses, around Cub Scouts and a Youth Club. six B&Bs, two bunkhouses and the Explorer Scouts meet at a separate Youth Hostel, as well as over a dozen hall, The Shieling. self-catering properties. There is a Gordon’s Tearoom caravan site with accommodation There is an active Community for 100 caravans and 30 tents. Council, a tourism group and Nearby, too, is the National Braemar Community Ltd (BCL), Trust for Scotland’s Mar Lodge, a charity set up to help deliver which operates as self-catering projects. Since 2007, BCL has accommodation and as a popular operated Braemar Castle as a wedding venue. visitor attraction on behalf of the community on a 50-year improving Development is under way of the lease from Invercauld Estate. central Fife Arms hotel. The plans are to establish this as a 5-star hotel The recently formed Braemar Hydro and spa in the village, opening in Limited has built and manages 2018. the micro-hydroelectric scheme

Braemar Mountain Sports at Corriemulzie on Mar Estate Three churches operate in the delivering up to 100 kWh daily into village: Church of Scotland, St the grid. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church and an Episcopalian congregation Annual Events at Mar Lodge. Each has an active Annual events are an important following, welcoming many visitors, element in the life of Braemar, especially in the summer months. with the Junior Highland Games attracting crowds of over 1,000 and There is a choice of eating the Braemar Gathering in excess establishments offering a range of 15,000. To capitalise on the of services from coffee shops and popularity of highland gatherings, casual bar meals to restaurants, Braemar Royal Highland Society is serving locally-sourced quality now looking at building a Highland The Speciality Shop and Antique Shop meals. There is also a take-away Games Discovery Centre for the providing fish and chips. village to help turn Braemar into a “must see” tourist destination. The Jacobite Day at Braemar Castle 4 Introduction Community Action Plan

accounts for over 700, supporting on offer the case for a dedicated Visitor - A new Playpark has been designed, Centre. all funds raised and is being constructed this winter. The annual TGO Challenge and the - BCC Facebook page developed Balmoral Road and Cycle Races, as and has improved Community well as the Creative Arts Festival (in connectivity October), and the new Mountain - Kindrochit Castle Restored and is Festival (March) will also help to now used for education purposes bring visitors to the village. - Maps and signage has been Highland Games Pavilion developed for the village Significant Changes Since The First Community Action Plan Work has also started on these Our first plan was drafted in late significant village projects: 2012 and published in 2013. - The Fife Arms Hotel Since then a lot has moved on in redevelopment: due to open 2018 Braemar. For its population size - Strachan’s is under restoration and it ‘punches above its weight’ and available for a possible conversion many extraordinary CAP projects into a Village Pub have been completed or progressed, - Community Gardens: turf lifted largely led by local volunteers with and dug over for spring planting at help from Aberdeenhire Council, the St Andrew’s site Marr Partnership, the Estates and - Care in the Community: funding is Deeside Knitwits the CNPA. pledged and models under review

The winning formula seems to be Not bad for a community of only (not surprisingly) a great idea, an 450. Well done! However, although enthusiastic team with an energetic much has been achieved there lead or leaders, and a lot of hard remains energy for much more. work, particularly to access funding. The following projects have been Top three ideas commonly quoted completed: by residents as ‘missing’ are: - Springfield Housing Development: - A central village pub (The fully subscribed Moorfield and the Invercauld are - Braemar Hydro: now generating open though!)

- Bus Transport routes enhanced - Further Affordable Housing St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church c. 1880 - Braemar Castle roof repaired (Planning is in progress on a Central - St Margarets becoming established Village development although as an Arts Venue (and a bit warmer) access issues remain – other sites - The Cooperative store has been re- may become available) fitted and expanded its offer - Deeside Way connecting paths - Recycling bins and pick-up process (CNPA are aligned so we have some has been improved positive news there too) - Braemar Village Hall roof repaired and a new heating boiler installed Community Action Planning - Deeside Knitwits formed and The purpose of community action strengthening as a community art planning for Braemar is: group • to enable local people to say - Creative Arts Festival held five what they want for Braemar St Margaret’s Today times and supported by for a sixth • to encourage everyone to think - Braemar Pipers and Youth Club about what they value and formed and growing want to protect - Pilates and ski fit classes are now • to build on existing good work, 5 Introduction Community Action Plan

by publicising ongoing projects. here and the visitor experience • to evidence community needs is improved if we can balance a to generate support from local economy that addresses the funding bodies Heritage, the Arts, the Outdoors and • to prepare a plan (this above all a strong community. document) for the needs and aspirations over the next 3-4 As well as the Project Leads and years Community Council, support • to engender collaboration for community action planning Autumn Mists amongst the projects and was provided by the CNPA, villagers Aberdeenshire Council, the • to have written record of Invercauld Estate and the Marr Area the plan as of early 2017 , Partnership. Final approval of the to reference on funding and 2017 CAP was from the Community approval submissions Council in February.

The Community Council has owned Summary the process of ‘refreshing the This ‘refreshed’ Braemar CAP 2017 original 2012 plan’. We are the first has been drafted on these five community (of 20 in the National themes: Park) to update their CAP! 1. Visitor Experience 2. Active Braemar Santa Run Each individual Project Leader has 3. Youth and Learning made their previous plans current 4. Community Capability and submitted some new ones for 5. Housing and Economic 2017-2020. Development These fit with the CNPA’s priorities Community input has been sought for the National Park: conserving a in one-to-one discussions, via the special place for people and nature Invercauld Survey and open days, with natural and cultural heritage and via a CAP Refresh open evening enhanced, attracting people to in September (attended by c. 80 enjoy the Park through outstanding residents). visitor and learning experiences, and maintaining a sustainable economy All of these methods have tended to that supports thriving businesses Snow Sports confirm the previous (2012) surveys and communities. on Braemar’s overall direction, with some variances in pace and detail. In practice, the pace and prioritising of most projects is a combination of available resources (human energy!) and funds and occasionally external approvals processes.

There are some alternative views on the development priorities in the village but generally there is much alignment and willingness to share and support each others’ projects, Castleton Terrace c. 1871 avoiding overlap.

The community believes that the quality of life for the folk who live 6 Top Five Priorities Community Action Plan

Theme 1: Visitor Experience Theme 2: Active Braemar A key objective for Braemar should One of our biggest draws is the be to develop a clear, overarching natural setting of the village and strategy for visitor management. the sports and recreational options Ideally, this should include the that offers. There are many projects development of a brand identity progressing under the Braemar to position and differentiate the Outdoor Group. New paths, trails, village’s unique selling propositions. cycle routes and even bridges are all The Braemar Tourism Group here. (BTG) looks after this collection of Jacobites! projects. Outdoors there is a need for quality improvements and link paths. Much New ways are needed to persuade progress has already been achieved people to stop in the village, spend by Braemar Outdoor Group (BOG) money and stay here overnight. It is and Cairngorms Outdoor Access known that around 100,000 visitors Trust (COAT) and local competence a year stop at the Linn of Dee car in path maintenance is improving! park. Over 30,000 visited the Castle Yet there are opportunities to push but neither figure translates into this ahead with the Dee footbridge and many spending visitors in the village. completion of the Deeside Way connecting Braemar with Ballater Improvements have been made and Lower Deeside. to the appearance of the village in The Blaeberries terms of signage, visitor facilities, A Nature Trail around the village is customer service training, litter planned for this year (2017) and is reduction, landscaping and hanging currently partially funded. baskets. These will be sustained! A new project has kicked off to build More co-ordination of destination two Tennis Courts. The Braemar marketing initiatives both within the Tennis Club now exists and 40 village and also with other nearby members are now looking for funds attractions such as Glenshee ski centre and plans to construct a court! and mountain biking. Co-ordinated marketing of Braemar, as well as The firstBraemar Mountain Festival cross-selling of its existing experiences will also be held in March 2017 and and activities, are seen as vital. it is hoped will become an annual Braemar Pipers More visitor accommodation is also event. required; to encourage more tourists to extend their stay in the area. Theme 3: Youth and Learning One of the great successes of the In terms of specific attractions we previous CAP is the establishment have four major projects under way and fund-raising for the new Play- in Braemar. Plans are in place to park. This is set to open in 2017 maintain and improve the Braemar and represents a massive effort Castle, develop a Performing Arts by a few people in the village and Centre at St Margaret’s, build a some generous grant support Highland Games Heritage Centre from Aberdeenshire Council and and construct a 5-star Hotel and Spa Cairngorms Leader. at the Fife Arms. Castle Events The previous lack of activities for There are also calls for a significant teenagers in the village has been refurbishment of the Village Hall, a addressed in part. The Scouts are vital community asset. very active, across all age groups; 7 Top Five Priorities Community Action Plan

increasingly classes for traditional Additional services might be needed music are offered and the Youth to help residents remain at home, Club has been re-established. especially for the elderly. Such services could include local care The Annual (October – and now worker networks as as seen in other in its sixth year) Braemar Creative Highland villages. Arts Festival provides learning opportunities for locals and visitors The lack of a locally-based alike and has inspired choirs, ambulance concerns many. Similarly, Stags traditional music groups and ukulele the distance needed to travel for classes as well as wood carving and dentist or chiropodist appointments fine art. causes difficulties for some.

Theme 4: Community There remains considerable support Capability for the local GP, who provides a 24/7 A great strength as demonstrated in service, and the Citizens’ Advice 2016 during during Storm Frank is service at the local surgery. that many villagers help each other and take an active role in one or The Braemar Hydro scheme is seen more community groups. They are as a huge success both in terms of also increasingly connected online. its fundraising and its community (We must remember that not involvement but particularly Hunting Party c. 1880 everyone communicates this way the project delivery and early though!). operational track record. It is hoped that its shareholders will yield some Community groups work well funds annually to help support these together – we should keep talking, community projects, via the BCL. coordinating and sharing through the local newspaper (The Buzzard), Public Transport is a cause for via the Community Council and BCL dissatisfaction, given the remote networks and the various online location of Braemar. Residents methods. The appointment of are keen to maintain a reliable both a new Castle Manager and an service to Aberdeen as well greater Events Manager at St. Margaret’s, connectivity to Blairgowrie/Perth brings an opportunity to coordinate and a summer route to Aviemore.

Queen’s Drive Heather events even better in the village and ensure that these are timetabled Theme 5: Housing and sensitively, involving other venues Economic Development like the Village Hall and the planned The Housing Survey (2014) Highland Games Heritage Centre, revealed a tension with nearly when developed. every respondent calling for more affordable housing (to buy or rent), An online Braemar TV service has with many of these also saying that just launched and we hope that this they cherish Braemar’s small size will regularly update the community and conservation status. A new on progress of the CAP Projects Local Development Plan is being listed below. developed by CNPA, outlining areas for development, although details A key and recently identified on allocation policy have yet to be Braemar Curling c. 1890 community need (possibly up there addressed. The Invercauld Estate with the shortage of affordable are also reviewing their options for homes) is the requirement for social land use. care. 8 Top Five Priorities/Next Steps Community Action Plan

Lack of affordable housing and, help required and keeping the specifically, lack of accommodation Community Council updated. for seasonal employees is a While nobody should expect that hindrance to business. This demand all the concerns and ideas raised is predicted to rise as the Fife Arms through the consultations can be Hotel will require staff and as both addressed, the Braemar Community young and older local people look Action Plan 2017 is based on what is increasingly for small (1-2 bedroom) believed to be achievable. homes. The tables on the following pages Playground Renovations Some housing plans have been provide a guide to what it is approved for the village but at the intended to deliver over the short time of writing it is unclear if the and long term, with timings varying developer will go ahead with these between projects. As projects are projects. developed, priorities will necessarily change. Braemar’s Community Post Storm Frank (30.12.2015) there Action Plan will need to keep pace is a recognised need for a better and, as such, should be kept under Resilience Plan (not just to mitigate (perhaps annual?) review. The BCC further flood risk). A group is being will aim to keep the community established to look at other local informed of developments. resilience plans and identity what equipment and processes we might A number of other project ideas Community Garden Turf Lifting require. We are well served with emerged during the consultation first responder, Mountain Rescue, process, which currently are not Doctor, Police and Fire Services, included in the community action all based locally. But, for example, plan remit. For completeness, having a temporary refuge/some however, they are captured in a communal survival kit and better separate table. As the village has emergency communications would shown several times, nothing is prepare us better. impossible. All these options lack is energetic leadership! Braemar Projects The listings in the tables below Finally, a big THANK YOU to all of outline the aspirations of the you who attended public meeting various project groups that are or took part in other consultations, Braemar Micro Hydro Scheme active in Braemar. The intent is that those who are the Project Leaders the project groups will progress and ‘folk that make things happen’ feasibility, approval and funding and to the organisations who lent applications with support from the their expertise or funding. Many Local Councillors, the Community thanks also to all those who have Council and in many cases with help contributed photographs and from Braemar Community Limited. allowed them to appear in the Plan. Note: some other charitable Trusts and separate legal entities now also Our Community Action Plan 2017 exist to manage the larger projects. represents a great opportunity to look ahead with excitement and Next Steps for the confidence! Community Plan Indoor Bowlers The CAP Refresh work is now complete. The next task is tracking progress against each of the projects, seeing if there is any 9 Action, Partners & Timescales Community Action Plan

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Key to Organisations and Partners Item Abbreviation used Organisation AC Aberdeenshire Council BBC Braemar Bowling Club BCAF Braemar Creative Arts Festival

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7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 13 Action Plan Summary Community Action Plan

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TITLE

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ITEM

14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 14 Action Plan Summary Community Action Plan

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ITEM 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Primary School 24. Primary School 25. Primary School 15 Action Plan Summary Community Action Plan

, (BCL out

individuals roll -

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volunteers

in providing

the phases.

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approach Enable PLAN in community

possible

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EHC

and

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should and

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extension

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community ,

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to to

the .

and those

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ITEM 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 16 Action Plan Summary Community Action Plan

of via

water

. equipment, body

youth

Dee

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additional Linn

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and

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organisations. supply volunteers shed, Possible tba Further school,

in bins,

and

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produce tools

parallel

compost

parking for

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committee car

and

a PLAN work

and Blairgowrie funding

bushes, bushes.

village

to of 2017

spaces,

fruit the sharing

coach Establish

plants,

for for for

service of

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land ture

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the

area

all

work

level the

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the social serving provide Coach

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space,

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a growing

a of

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the

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ITEM 33. 35. 36. 17 Action Plan Summary Community Action Plan

the

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. source

model

campsite

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d leasing

alternative

. TERM bar/

and expanded

land alternative

business

purpose/build LONGER

for new

create sustainable

a find

main

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village

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in tenant/investor for

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identified Estate

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mission for

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per

capacity

at DEVELOPMENT

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improvements might been

village. site

way.

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has

they

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the

key

of ravan currently

how under walls

interest with to resolve

and THEME well and extension.

centre

CURRENT to

determine ECONOMIC

for

to the

testing permission work repairs

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in issues meetings

AND

achievable up

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the

HOUSING

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, MAP,

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at for

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ITEM 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 1218 Community Action Plan

This Braemar booklet is a addressing the other issues Community Action Plan. 2017 ‘refresh’ of one of a which have been identified. series produced by Local It is recommended that this Rural Partnerships for a For each priority or issue this Plan has a maximum life of number of communities in will involve agreeing who three years. Aberdeenshire. should be involved, what resources will be needed and Thanks to all the individuals This revision is sponsored by target dates for completion. and groups who contributed Aberdeenshire Community to the refresh of Braemar’s Planning Group and Braemar It is hoped that this Community Action Plan Community Council. The process will be driven by and to all those who have aim is to provide community representatives of the stepped forward to lead these action plans in an easy-to- community with support – projects! read, professionally printed moral, technical and financial format. – from the relevant Partners. For questions about this document or to This information can now This booklet will have to make suggestions about guide the community and be regularly reviewed and implementation of the plan, Community Planning Partners updated. As some projects please contact Braemar in drawing up detailed action are completed, other issues Community Council. plans to implement the will arise and take their place priority projects, as well as in future versions of the

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