July & August 2019 Aberdeenshire North & Central Newsletter
There are lots of activities going on across the different areas and new ones such as Yoga in Ellon, Pop up café in Peterhead and Laura our Dementia Advisor having a few surgeries. Just to let you know a couple of goodbyes and hellos. Sarah Howe is leaving us today as she’s moving. I know she will be missed and has done a great job in Central and South Aberdeenshire. We will be joined by a new Dementia Advisor in July: Margaret Corbett so welcome to Mags when she starts. Anouk is also leaving us at the end of July to continue with her busy counsellor work and other plans. We are also recruiting for a 21 hour activity organiser in Central There have been some changes to the management structure in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire & Moray so that the whole area will be covered by a Locality Leader. It is not something I want to do so I’ve opted for redundancy. I want to reassure you this has no effects on the groups or other services we provide. They will continue with the lovely staff who provide them now. I have worked for Alzheimer Scotland for 20 plus years and loved every minute and enjoyed all the work we do to support people living with dementia and their carers and meeting all of you and colleagues. Now it’s time for me to wind down a bit and spend more time doing the many interests I have from my animals to soap making and gardening and training my dogs. I will find plenty to do I’m sure and my husband has already warned me not to be involving him in my activities. I will be around till the end of August / September so will probably see some of you at groups before I go but if I don’t I wish you all the best. I’m having my older dog, Otto assessed as a PAT Therapy dog so you never know you may see me around.
Janice Caine - Service Manager
Banff & Turriff Update Hi All Hope you're all well Doesn't time fly if you're having fun, just a few bits of news for the Banff/Turriff area. You will notice that we no longer have Golf at the Myrus, this is mainly due to the closure of the Café. We are however delighted to announce that Macduff Library has agreed to let us have an extra Curling and Cake. This will be on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 3-4.30 pm. Sadly we had to cancel our visit to the Toy museum last month, Emily the Owner was unwell, hopefully she is feeling much better and we will try again for 26th of August. We are in the process of applying for funding to Tesco so we can organise some Yoga sessions in the Banff/Turriff area, this has proved to be very popular in other areas. Dirk Verbiest Community Activites Organiser | North Aberdeenshire Services | 01261819066
E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 1 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453
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Seated Yoga – Ellon A big thank you to everyone who voted with their blue coupons at Tesco stores in Ellon and Inverurie, through the Bags for Help scheme, to help raise funds for a Yoga Group and our Younger People’s group. Thanks to your support, we’re delighted to say that we have now received funding for both these groups. The seated yoga group was launched in Dementia Awareness Week at the Buchan Hotel. Ellon and will now meet monthly there starting Friday 19th July. While the funding for the under 65s group will allow the group to enjoy a range of outdoor activities and outings over the coming year. A big thank you to Tesco too!
Carers Support Group Fraserburgh and Surrounding Area Thursday 4th July & Thursday 1st August Would you like to meet other carers who are in a similar situation to yourself and share your experiences and knowledge? Would you just like some time out from being a carer and a chance to catch up in a relaxed environment without having to worry? This is a great chance to off load, discuss important and everyday issues, learn from others and gain advice and support whilst forming new friendships. We will discuss a variety of dementia related topics and learn more about meaningful activities to try at home together which could be beneficial to the person you are caring for and yourself; but ultimately this group is for you and is to give you the space and time that you need. This group is run by Laura Crockatt Dementia Advisor and Kathy Fraser Community Activity Organiser. The group meets the 1st Thursday of the month at the same time; please see newsletter diary dates for details.
Venue - Fraserburgh Community Sports and Leisure Centre, Maconochie Place, Fraserburgh AB43 9TH. For more information please contact Laura Crockatt or Kathy Fraser all details are on the back page of the Newsletter.
Advice & Information Points within local Surgeries Anyone looking for information, advice or support, Laura Crockatt, Dementia Advisor, will be available at the following local surgery sites between 10 – 12pm
10th July Turriff Medical Practice, Balmellie Road, Turriff 17th July Macduff Medical Practice, Fife Street, Banff 30th July Cuminestown Medical Practice, 2 Glebe Gardens, Cuminestown
E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 2 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453
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Pop Up Café @Peterhead Library Tuesday 9th July and Tuesday 13th August 10.30am – 12pm For anyone living with dementia their friends and family – a chance to come along for a coffee and a chat with the possibility of starting a regular group. For more information please contact Laura Crockatt Dementia Advisor on 07825 242 381 / 01261 819 066. Venue – Peterhead Library, St Peters Street, Peterhead AB42 1QD. Look Forward to seeing you there
Younger Persons Group Banff 18th July & 22nd August
Are you a younger person living with dementia? We would like to invite under 65’s with a diagnosis of dementia to join us for a tea/coffee to discuss how we can help support you better within your community with a view to making this a regular get together. sThe group is run by Alzheimer Scotland and Collieburn Outreach Service, at the Banff Springs Hotel , 10am -11.30am, refreshments(£2 pp)to be purchased at the venue. See diary dates for details and upcoming events.
22nd Aug - Join us at Pitmedden Gardens for a coffee and a scone and a tour of the beautiful gardens with the option to stay on for lunch if you want. Meeting in the Car Park at 10.30am – Pitmedden Gardens, Ellon AB41 7PD. For more information and to book a place, please contact Laura Crockatt, Dementia Advisor by 1st of August, thank you -07825 242 381 / 01261 819 066.
For more information please contact Laura Crockatt Dementia Advisor on 07825 242 381/01261 819066, email –[email protected] or Laura Chinery, Collieburn Outreach Service Office on 01779 822606 or 01346 585175.
Younger People's Group (for 65s and under living with dementia and their family carers) - Central
Thursday, 18th July, 1.30pm - 3pm - Meet at the car park at Newton Dee, Bieldside, AB15 9DX. We'll take a walk along the Deeside Line, then visit the cafe and shop at Newton Dee.
Thursday, 22nd August, 1.30pm - 3pm - A low level walk around Bennachie. Meet at Bennachie Visitor Centre, Chapel of Garioch, AB51 5HX. There's a car park, toilets, shop and refreshments available, so we can stop for a cuppa after our walk.
Please contact Mags Corbett on 01224 644077 if you are planning on coming along for the first time, in case of cancellation or change of plans due to adverse weather. E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 3 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453
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Dementia Friends Awareness session
Dementia Friend sessions aim to help anyone in the community to understand a bit more about dementia and the small ways we can help people living with it. Come to Strichen Library on Tuesday the 27th of August at 10.30am to take part in a free session and become a dementia friend. To book a place, please visit www.dementiafriendsscotland.org or contact Laura Crockatt on 07825 242 381 / 01261 819 066 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, if you would like to organise a session for your business or community group, please get in touch.
Making sure nobody faces dementia alone.
Dementia Strategy – Get Involved
The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership are currently looking to engage people in the development of the Aberdeenshire Dementia Strategy. Whether you are someone with a diagnosis of dementia, are supporting someone personally or are working professionally with people with dementia, this is your chance to share your experiences of the care and support in your area and what’s important to you.
To take part online, you can complete the survey at www.bit.ly/AbshireDementiaSurvey19 . The survey will be live until 9th August.
Alternatively you can share your experiences face to face by attending a Story-telling workshop on the following dates:
Inverurie - Thursday 4 July, 12.30pm – 3.30pm, Garioch Heritage Museum Book your place via https://inverurie-dementia.eventbrite.co.uk
Peterhead - Wednesday 3 July, 12.30pm – 3.30pm, Peterhead Rescue Hall, Book your place via https://peterhead-dementia.eventbrite.co.uk NB – venue location is the Rescue Hall, not the Town Hall
Alternatively for any queries or to book, please get in touch with Amy Richert (Strategic Development Officer, Aberdeen Health & Social Care Partnership) On 01467 53062
E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 4 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453
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What’s on in JULY 2019 Mon 1 Walk and talk 2.00 pm – MEET AT WHITEHILLS HARBOUR, PARKING AT THE GALLEY. 3.30 pm Tues 2 Turriff Hae a News 2.00 pm – Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square,AB53 4E 3.30 pm Wed 3 Macduff Curling and Cake 3.00 pm- Macduff Library, 17 High Street, AB44 1LR 3.30 pm Thurs 4 Banff Hae A News 2.00 pm – Banff Library, high street, Banff, AB45 1AE 3.30 pm Mon 8 Turriff Curling and cake. 2.00 pm – Baden Powell centre, Baden Powell road, Turriff, AB53 4FE 3.30 pm Tues 9 Turriff Hae a News 2.00 pm – Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square,AB53 4E 3.30 pm Wed 10 GARDEN GROUP 2.00 pm – Banff Castle, Castle St. AB45 1DL next to the Kelpie cafe 3.30 pm Thurs 11 Banff Hae A News 2.00 pm – Banff Library, high street, Banff, AB45 1AE 3.30 pm Tues 16 Turriff Hae a News 2.00 pm – Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square,AB53 4E 3.30 pm Wed 17 Lunch Club Numbers by 15th JULY Please 12.30 pm- Boyndie Visitors Centre, AB45 2JT 1.30 pm Wed 17 Macduff Curling and Cake 3.00 pm – Macduff Library, 17 High Street, AB44 1LR 4.30 pm Thurs 18 Younger Person’s Group, With Laura, 10.00am- Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, AB45 2JE 11.30am Thurs 18 Banff Hae A News 2.00 pm – Banff Library, high street, Banff, AB45 1AE 3.30 pm Mon 22 Turriff Musical Memories ANOUK 2.00 pm – Baden Powell centre, Baden Powell road, Turriff, AB53 4FE 3.30 pm Tues 23 Turriff Hae a News 2.00 pm – Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square,AB53 4E 3.30 pm Wed 24 GARDEN GROUP 2.00 pm – Banff Castle, Castle St. AB45 1DL next to the Kelpie cafe 3.30 pm Thurs 25 Banff Hae A News 2.00 pm – Banff Library, high street, Banff, AB45 1AE 3.30 pm Tues 30 Turriff Hae a News 2.00 pm – Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square,AB53 4E 3.30 pm Wed 31 POP UP CAFÉ venue to be confirmed 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 5 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453
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What’s on in AUGUST 2019
Thurs 1 Banff Hae A News 2.00 pm – Banff Library, high street, Banff, AB45 1AE 3.30 pm Mon 5 Walk and talk 2.00 pm – MEET AT WHITEHILLS HARBOUR, PARKING AT THE GALLEY. 3.30 pm Tues 6 Turriff Hae a News 2.00 pm – Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square,AB53 4E 3.30 pm Wed 7 Macduff Curling and Cake 3.00 pm – Macduff Library, 17 High Street, AB44 1LR 4.30 pm Thurs 8 Boogie in the Bar 1.30 pm – at the Deveron side Social Club 3.30 pm Mon 12 Turriff Curling and cake. 2.00pm – Baden Powell centre, Baden Powell road, Turriff, AB53 4FE 3.30pm Tues 13 Turriff Hae a News 2.00 pm – Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square,AB53 4E 3.30 pm Wed 14 Lunch Club Numbers by 11th AUGUST Please 12.30 pm- Boyndie Visitors Centre, AB45 2JT 1.30 pm Wed 14 GARDEN GROUP 2.00 pm – Banff Castle, Castle St. AB45 1DL next to the Kelpie cafe 3.30 pm Thurs 15 Banff Hae A News 2.00 pm – Banff Library, high street, Banff, AB45 1AE 3.30 pm Mon 19 Turriff Musical Memories 2.00 pm – Baden Powell centre, Baden Powell road, Turriff, AB53 4FE 3.30 pm Tues 20 Turriff Hae a News 2.00 pm – Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square,AB53 4E 3.30 pm
Wed 21 Macduff Curling & Cake 3.00pm- 4.30pm Macduff Library, 17 High Street Tues 22 Younger Person’s Group, With Laura, outing at 10.30am- Pitmedden Gardens – see newsletter for details Thurs 22 Banff Hae A News 2.00 pm – Banff Library, high street, Banff, AB45 1AE 3.30 pm Mon 26 VISIT TO BANFF TOY MUSEUM 2.00 pm – To be confirmed 3.30 pm Tues 27 Turriff Hae a News 2.00 pm – Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square,AB53 4E 3.30 pm Wed 28 GARDEN GROUP 2.00 pm – Banff Castle, Castle St. AB45 1DL next to the Kelpie cafe 3.30 pm Thurs 29 Banff Hae A News 2.00 pm – Banff Library, high street, Banff, AB45 1AE 3.30 pm
E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 6 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453
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What’s on in July 2019 Mon 1 Fraserburgh Hae a News 10.30 am - Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street 12 noon
Wed 3 Fraserburgh Lunch Group 12 noon - Fraserburgh Leisure Centre, North Links, 2.30 pm Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh Thurs 4 Carer Support Group 10.00 am - Fraserburgh Community & Sports Centre 12 noon Maconochie Place, Fraserburgh Thurs 4 Peterhead Boogie in the Bar 1.00 pm - Peterhead Football Club, Balmoor Tce 3.30 pm
Mon 8 Fraserburgh Hae a News 10.30 am - Fraserburgh Library Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street 12 noon
10.30am- Tues 9 Pop up Café – Peterhead Library 12.00pm St Peter’s Street, Peterhead Wed 10 Broch Boogie in the Bar 1.30 pm - Fraserburgh Leisure Centre, North Links, 3.30 pm Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh
Mon 15 Fraserburgh Hae a News 10.30 am - Fraserburgh Library Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street, 12 noon
Tues 16 Friendship Group 10.00 pm – Carer Support 12 noon Albert Hotel, Queen Street, Peterhead Wed 17 Mintlaw Hae a News 10.15 am - Mintlaw Library, Newlands Road, Mintlaw 11.45 am
Fraserburgh Musical Memories Frid 19 10.30 – Intergenerational Session- all ages welcome 12.30 pm Fraserburgh Library , King Edward Street
Mon 22 Fraserburgh Hae a News 10.30 am - Fraserburgh Library Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street 12 noon
Wed 24 Mintlaw Hae a News 10.15 am - Mintlaw Library, Newlands Road, Mintlaw 11.45 am Mon 29 Fraserburgh Hae a News 10.30 am - Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street, 12 noon
E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 7 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453
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What’s on in AUGUST 2019 Thurs 1 Carer Support Group 10. 00 am - Fraserburgh Community & Sports Centre 12 noon Maconochie Place, Fraserburgh Thurs 1 Peterhead Boogie in the Bar 1.00pm – Peterhead Football Club, Balmoor Tce, 3.30 pm
Mon 5 Fraserburgh Hae a News 10.30 am - Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street, 12 noon Wed 7 Fraserburgh Lunch Group 12 noon - Fraserburgh Leisure Centre, North Links, 2.30 pm Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh
Mon 12 Fraserburgh Hae a News 10.30 am - Fraserburgh Library Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street, 12 noon
Tues 13 Pop up Café – Peterhead Library 10.30am- St Peter’s Street, Peterhead 12.00pm Wed 14 Broch Boogie in the Bar 1.30 pm - Fraserburgh Leisure Centre 3.30 pm North Links, Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh
Mon 19 Fraserburgh Hae a News 10.30 am - Fraserburgh Library 12 noon King Edward Street, Fraserburgh Tues 20 Friendship Group 10.00 am - Carer Support 12 noon Albert Hotel, Queen Street, Peterhead Wed 21 Mintlaw Hae a News 10.15 am - MIntlaw Library, Newlands Road, Mintlaw 11.45 am
Mon 26 Fraserburgh Hae a News 10.30 am - Fraserburgh Library Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street, 12 noon
Tues 27 Dementia Friends Awareness – Strichen Library See newsletter for details 10.30am
Wed 28 Mintlaw Hae a News 10.15 am - MIntlaw Library, Newlands Rd, Mintlaw 11.45 am
E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 8 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453
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WHAT’S ON- JULY- Central
Mon 1st Carers Xchange 10.00am- Quarriers, Wardes Rd, Inverurie 12.00noon
Thu 4th Inverurie Football Memories Inverurie Loco’s, Public Lounge 11.00am Harlaw Park, Harlaw Rd, Inverurie 12.30pm
Frid 5th Ellon ‘Hae a News’ Café 10.30am- The Buchan Hotel, Ellon 12.00noon (talk –Home Energy Scotland)
Wed 10th Positive Dementia group 10.30am- Dementia Resource Centre 12.30pm 13-19 King St, Aberdeen
Frid 12th Westhill Musical Memories 2.00pm- Westhill Library, Westhill Drive 3.30pm
Mon 15th Alford Dementia Café 1.30pm- Alford Library 3.00pm Greystone Road, Alford
Wed 17th Ellon Musical Memories 10.00am- Conservatory, The Buchan Hotel, 11.45am 2 Bridge Street, Ellon
Thu 18th Inverurie ‘Hae a News’ Café 10.00am- Kintore Arms 11.30am 83 High Street, Inverurie
Thu 18th Younger people’s group 1.30pm Meet at Newton Dee Café, Bieldside 3.00pm (AB15 9DX) for walk & cuppa Thu 18th Insch Musical Memories 1.15pm- Intergenerational session – all welcome 2.45pm Insch Church Hall Western Road Insch
Fri 19th Ellon Seated Yoga with Allan 2.00pm- Conservatory, The Buchan Hotel, 3.30pm 2 Bridge Street, Ellon
Wed 24th Boogie in the Bar 2.00pm- The Drouthy Laird Pub 4.00pm Blackhall Rd, Inverurie
E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 9 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453
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WHAT’S ON – AUGUST - Central
Thu 1st Football Memories 11.00am- Inverurie Loco’s, Public Lounge 12.30pm Harlaw Park, Harlaw Rd, Inverurie
Frid 2nd Ellon ‘Hae a News’ Café 10.30am- The Buchan Hotel 12.00noon 2 Bridge Street, Ellon
Mon 5th Carers Xchange 10.00am- Quarriers, Wardes Rd, Inverurie 12.00noon
Wed 14th Positive Dementia Group 10.30am- Dementia Resource Centre 12.30pm 13-19 King St, Aberdeen
Thu 15th Inverurie ‘Hae a News’ Café 10.00am- Kintore Arms 11.30am 83 High Street, Inverurie
Fri 16th Ellon Seated Yoga with Allan 2.00pm- Conservatory, The Buchan Hotel, 3.30pm 2 Bridge Street, Ellon
Thur 22nd Younger people’s group 1.30pm See page 3 for details 3.00pm
Thu Insch Musical Memories 1.15pm- Insch Daycare 2.45pm Insch Church Hall Western Road Insch
Fri Westhill Musical Memories 2.00pm Westhill Library 3.30pm Westhill Drive, Westhill
Mon 19th Alford Dementia Café 1.30pm- Alford Library 3.00pm Greystone Road, Alford
Wed Ellon Musical Memories 10.00 The Buchan Hotel, Ellon 11.45am
Wed 28th Boogie in the Bar 2.00pm- The Drouthy Laird Pub 4.00pm Blackhall Rd, Inverurie
E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 10 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453
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For more information and to book a space for activities, please contact: Alzheimer Scotland North & Central Aberdeenshire
Janice Caine Val Sleigh Service Manager Service Administrator Coordinator Chalmers Hospital Chalmers Hosp. Clunie St, Banff Clunie Street Banff 01261 819066 01261 819066 | 07773 809176 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Mags Corbett Laura Crockatt Dementia Advisor (Central & South ) Dementia Advisor (North) 01224 644077 | 07769366175 01261 819066 | 07825 242381 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Kathy Fraser Dirk Verbiest Community Activity Organiser (North) Community Activity Organiser (North) 01779 491064 | 0779 5 391092 01261 819066/0779 5256424 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Anouk Kahanov-Kloppert Community Activity Organiser (North & Central, Musical Memories) 01261 819066 | 07584 408255 Email [email protected]
Should you no longer require the Alzheimer Scotland Newsletter, please call or write to:
Val Sleigh 01261 819066 Service Administrator Coordinator Email [email protected] Chalmers Hospital Clunie Street, Banff AB45 1JA
E-mail Website www.alzscot.orgAlzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, 11 registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315. 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. 0131 243 1453