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Ballater & Crathie Community Action Plan Ballater & Crathie Community Action Plan 2018 Introduction Community Action Plan This is the Community Action Plan for the Upper Deeside area of Ballater and Crathie. It has been developed under the lead of the Ballater and Crathie Community Council working with Marr Area Partnership and Aberdeenshire Council. A Steering Committee representing various community groups was established in June 2017 and this group has undertaken the task of engaging extensively with the community and stakeholders to produce this Action Plan. 2 Introduction Community Action Plan Over a thousand surveys were delivered by For the Action Plan to be delivered hand in addition to online access successfully the community will need to communicated at local events and in social engage in the setting up of various media. Over 600 surveys were completed, workgroups to lead the issues. A and this represented feedback from over ‘Community Action Team’ will be 40% of the community, with over 50% in established as the primary work group to the 16-25, 26-40 & 41-60 age categories. carry out an audit of community assets and monitor the delivery of these actions to improve our community. A number of The information gathered and contained other groups are also envisaged, and all within this booklet can now be used to members of the community are guide the community and the Community encouraged to get involved. Planning Partners in compiling further detailed actions to take forward the top priorities. All the ideas have come from the It is recommended that this Action Plan community. The table at the back shows a has a maximum life span of 5 years. list of the priorities and the relevant lead group along with the various stakeholders. 3 History, Origins & Development Community Action Plan The Ballater and Crathie Community Council was constructed at the end of the 19th catchment includes the town of Ballater and century. The building has four halls for the surrounding rural area including the public use and provides space for the settlement of Crathie. The main route public library and an office for the through the town is the A93 from Aberdeen Cairngorms National Park Authority. Given to Perth through the Cairngorms National the age and granite construction of the Park along the newly named tourist ‘Snow building a major refurbishment is underway Road’. The route to the north is the infamous however substantial investment is required B939 Corgaff to Tomintoul road which is to complete this programme. often the first road to be blocked by snow each year. The River Dee which runs Since the demise of the railway the town has alongside the town is the main reason for continued to find its niche as a tourist the settlement’s existence. destination. However, the consequence is that the main employment in the area are There are traces of man living along the lower income industries of retail, hospitality, River Dee for over eight thousand years with agriculture and public sector. numerous Mesolithic and Neolithic finds in the area. There are early settlements at The onward trail through Royal Deeside Tullich and Crathie with remnants of Picts extends west from Ballater along both north and early Christians. The town of Ballater and south sides of the River Dee. The older itself was founded in the 19th Century, one and narrower road sticks to the south bank of the new planned towns built in the before passing the Royal Lochnagar Victorian era. The nearby Pannanich Well Distillery as it approaches Balmoral. The had been attracting visitors for many years main road runs along the north bank of the for its healing properties therefore the local river. The two meet at the large car park that landowner took advantage of the rising serves Balmoral Castle and Crathie Church. Scottish tourism industry and developed the village. Today, tourism remains the main The population of the parish is economy of the area. approximately 2000 with 1200 houses, 10% of which are second homes. 30% of the The railway first came to Ballater in 1866. population are over 65 years old and in Whether this fed the tourist boom, or simply relatively good health. Volunteering is took advantage of the draw created by common with over 40 recreation clubs. Queen Victoria when she purchased Local charitable trusts manage facilities Balmoral in 1852, is debatable. What is including the halls, Caravan Park and the certain is the regular use made of the new community bus service. railway by the area's occasional royal residents and their guests and visitors. Much During December 2015 the area was of the royalty of nineteenth century Europe severely affected by Storm Frank. The heavy passed through Ballater railway station at rainfall caused flooding which affected most one time or another, including the Czar of of the town and access routes. Hundreds of Russia in 1896. This ever more prestigious homes were evacuated. The effects have traffic doubtless led to the rebuilding of the been long lasting, some homes and station to a rather grander scale in 1886. businesses remain closed. The railway service to Ballater was sadly Architect drawing of station Both the fire and the flood set back the among many that were cut in 1966 but has economy of the village with the loss of the remained in use as a visitor centre with an caravan park, the tourist centre and exhibition recording the village's royal numerous businesses. A positive effect has connection until 2015 when unfortunately, it been the realisation that the whole was significantly damaged by a fire. community which worked well together Reconstruction is ongoing, and the station under stress, could harness that energy and returned to its former glory, is due to reopen human assets to develop the community. in summer 2018. The first stage of that development is Many buildings date from the Victorian era engagement with the community and and the centre of the village is a visitors to create this action plan. conservation area. The main public facility is the Victoria and Albert Hall complex which 4 Themes & Issues Community Action Plan Theme 1: Our Assets Ballater and Crathie are fortunate to Further consultation with property have many assets that are treasured owners has been suggested to look at by the community. Response to the short term or alternative uses of these Community Action Plan consultation properties as well as lowering rents to highlighted the need to protect and encourage investment. expand on the assets and facilities already available. Development of the old school site was seen as a high priority and current The Victoria and Albert Halls are a plans are being considered. very important central feature to the community. Particular concern was the Paths, parks, signage and general condition of the buildings and the infrastructure improvements have been need to continue to refurbish, highlighted and following the town modernise and improve the facilities. audit, the Community Action Team and The trustees of the Halls have already relevant key partners will identify applied for funding for improvements priorities for the short, medium and and with the creation of a partnership long term. The survey highlighted the with other key stakeholders in the repair of both footbridges at Pollhollick community this can be developed. and Cambus O’May as a priority. Wider uses of the halls facilities have An existing group of key partners been suggested including sports including Aberdeenshire Council, facilities and environmentally CNPA, B & C Community Council, BBA sustainable projects. The partnership and BRD are currently progressing this. could explore the feasibility of further improvements, to develop a marketing strategy and look if hire costs could be The consultation responses indicated made more affordable. It has also that our biggest asset was the been suggested that the halls could community itself and the people within be used as a central community hub. it. There was a substantial response to the survey and now it is hoped that sufficient participation from all sectors The survey showed concern across all of the community will get involved to age groups for the condition of take the actions forward. Ballater Village Green. Following creation of a “Community Action Team” the first action will be to carry out a town audit and working with the existing enhancement group produce a feasibility study of all potential areas of enhancement. Following the flood and recent economic downturn there are several properties that remain empty and reduce the attractiveness of the village. 5 Themes & Issues Community Action Plan Theme 2: The Visitor Experience Ballater has become one of the most One area of improvement could be popular tourist destinations on Royal the signage and means of Deeside, and in an economic context it communication within the village, and is the spending by tourists that has it is important that visitors are able to become a large factor in supporting find out about local attractions, events the economy of the area, our key local and local services in an easy and clear services and social facilities. manner. Traditionally, the village has always had The survey suggested improvements a diverse range of shops, cafes, bike in promoting existing events and hire, restaurants and hotels to cater for attractions and expanding what is the needs of visitors and tourists, as currently available. In particular, it is well as having the larger scale thought that additional entertainment attractions such as The Old Royal events and cultural attractions would Station, Balmoral Castle, Royal be a way of improving the visitor Lochnagar Distillery and the annual experience, as well as that of the local Highland Games to name but a few.
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