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Rosehearty Community Action Plan Location Map Community Action Plan Introduction Community Action Plan

Rosehearty The coastal community of to the town. The the finest examples of Jacobean Fraserburgh Rosehearty is situated about 5 harbour remains a focal point wood carving in Europe. In 1890 Macduff Banff miles west of Fraserburgh; the for the community. a replacement parish church was Banff & name Rosehearty is thought built close to the original and to have Gaelic origins and is Rosehearty is overlooked the pew was housed there. This Maud variously interpreted as being by Castle. The oldest church closed in 1997 and is from Ros, a headland, and a part of the castle is a massive under the care of Pitsligo Castle Buchan personal name Abhartach or as square tower built in 1424, Trust which has plans to develop meaning the headland where this was extended during the it as a tourist attraction. the rocks meet the sand. This 16th century by the addition of

Insch Ellon second interpretation describes palatial buildings surrounding Rosehearty today retains a Rosehearty’s situation with its a courtyard. The castle was strong sense of its identity and Rhynie Newburgh magnificent sunsets and splendid destroyed by the Flemish heritage. Facilities and amenities views along the cliffs troops who were billeted there include a sheltered housing Alford Kintore to the west of the town and the after 1745 when the estate complex, Malcom Forbes white sands of the beach to the was forfeited as a result of the Court, three public houses one Westhill City east. involvement of Alexander 4th of which has recently been Lord Forbes of Pitsligo in the refurbished, a butcher and Post The first settlers are thought Jacobite campaign. Following Office and a general store. The Porlethen to have been a party of Danish the Jacobite defeat, Lord Pitsligo Primary School was rebuilt in seamen who having been returned to Buchan, living out 2005 and now boasts excellent shipwrecked here set up a the rest of his life as a fugitive facilities including an ICT suite. small community of fishermen on his estate. The many narrow The public library is housed Kincardine and farmers. There has been a escapes the elderly gentleman in the school. The Fordyce & Mearns harbour at Rosehearty since had from the troops who were Street hall remains a centre for before 1509. Due to the efforts scouring the countryside for him many community activities in of Forbes of Pitsligo to develop have become an enduring part of Rosehearty. The harbour is used the township as the seatown local folklore. The Pitsligo Castle by visiting groups of divers and for the estate, Rosehearty Trust is now responsible for by recreational boats. There are Community Action Plan 2013 - 2016 became a of barony in both the castle and the nearby many opportunities to take part 1681. Rosehearty was able to former Peathill Church. Hugh in sports including football, golf, support a wide range of local Mercer, the surgeon son of the bowling and badminton. shops and services as well as parish minister also enlisted in three churches, a school and the , escaping to the fishermen’s’ hall which America where he became a served as a focal point for friend of George Washington meetings and entertainment. and achieved lasting fame as a The burgh prospered during Brigadier General fighting against the years of the herring boom Britain in the American War of and at one point was said to Independence. rival Fraserburgh as a herring port. Rosehearty declined in The first church at Peathill was Photo: July Fonseca. Photo: importance as a fishing port built around 1635 and contained Rosehearty Harbour. after the failure of a proposal the wondrously carved Pitsligo to extend the railway line from Pew, considered to be one of 2 3 Banff & Buchan Area Plan Community Action Plan Top Five Priorities Community Action Plan

Rosehearty: Banff & Buchan reflect contact and dialogue with The top five priorities to emerge Project which will require Area Plan 2012-2015 local communities, community from the consultation were: action by an outside agency: The Area Plan lays out under groups, organisations and Projects which would six headings individuals as well as community The third most popular suggestion involve the community in Council’s intentions for planning partners. is that the Broadband offering partnership: throughout Rosehearty as regards developments and projects for speeds and choice of providers the forthcoming three years. The latest version of the Area The top scoring suggestion, should be improved and increased. Football Play Area. Plan has no actions specific to Peathill Cemetery. regarded the wish for an outdoor (Theme: Community Facilities & Rosehearty but a number of It is drawn up by Banff all weather sports and leisure Activities) and Buchan Area Management general intentions which support facility. Specifically it was suggested Team and adopted by Banff and or align with the findings of this that such a facility could use Project which would Buchan Area Committee. The Community Action Plan. astroturf to permit all weather use, involve the community in actions identified in the Plan should include floodlights and could partnership: include a bike park, tennis courts Heading/Lead Service Action/Project and a bowling green. The fourth suggestion is that action Community Wellbeing A2 Improve oral health in preschool and primary A second, linked suggestion needs to be taken regarding the school children by supporting the national oral health Childsmile programme through the (seventh in the scoring) was issue of dog fouling and in particular provision of toothbrushing programmes and fluoride varnish applications. headed amenities for youngsters it was suggested that there should specifically an outdoor multi activity be more dog bins, a dog warden A6 Enable older people to sustain and improve their health and well-being; manage long-term park to be located near the beach. who could impose penalties on health conditions; cope with disability; and live as (Theme: Community Facilities & dog owners who fail to clear up independently as possible. Activities) after their pets, and a designated A7 Work in partnership with the Scottish dog exercise area intended to Government, Private Developers and Registered Social Landlords to ensure the delivery of The second most popular confine the problem. (Theme: The affordable housing to address identified housing suggestion concerned the Environment) need and to sustain existing communities within Photo: July Fonseca. Photo: . Harbours, with particular reference Caravan Site. Fordyce Street Hall. to repairs following storm damage Project which could A8 Improve the quality, suitability, sustainability, quantity and range of private housing consistent to the harbour wall and Port Rae. be undertaken by the with strategic objectives and policies. It was suggested that there needs community independently: Safer and Stronger A10 Continue until March 2014 on a quarterly to be plans for general maintenance basis to monitor, evaluate, and support the The fifth suggestion concerns the Community Warden Scheme to inform and and/or development of the harbour influence future Scheme delivery. and Port Rae. ownership and redevelopment of

A11 Work in partnership with Grampian Police, The ninth most popular suggestion the Rosehearty Caravan Park. There local business, community representatives and seems to fit with this theme by is a wish for the Caravan Park to other agencies to deliver specific initiatives to respond to identified issues of antisocial encouraging the development of the be owned and managed by the behaviour within the Banff and Buchan area Boat Club to include boat building Community and it is felt that such Sustainable Environment D5 Promote the Cleaner Dogs scheme to and sail training for youngsters and an arrangement could generate community groups and local veterinary surgeries an income for the Community to encourage responsible dog ownership and generally to develop the harbour decrease the number of complaints around dog for recreational sailing and boating. and dissuade Travellers from using fouling. There was a linked suggestion the area. (Theme: Community At a recent meeting with Aberdeenshire Council it was noted that the that the proposed extension to Facilities & Activities) Scottish Government has given high priority to the provision of high the Boat Compound should be speed Broadband throughout . encouraged and whilst there was negative comment this still

Photo: July Fonseca. Photo: received a positive overall vote. The Beach. The Square. (Theme: Community Facilities & Activities)

4 5 Other Issues Community Action Plan Other Issues Community Action Plan

Community Facilities & Project which could Traffic & Transportation Project which would Activities be undertaken by the involve the community in community independently: Whilst this was the second most partnership: This theme received the highest popular theme the top scoring score of all of the themes and as It was suggested that there should suggestion achieved eighth place It was suggested that snow clearing well as providing the top scoring be a Rosehearty Gala which could in the overall score. Listing of the on the Fraserburgh road could individual suggestion, the following include a Funfair. various suggestions is ordered as be increased or improved. An

Planters. suggestions were also made listed previously. additional suggestion was that the West Rocks (The Tower). in order of score, highest first. A Zipline and a pond could be Community could obtain its own provided in the Park. Project which will require footpath snow plough/gritter for Projects which would action by an outside agency: use around the settlement. involve the community in Projects which would partnership: involve the community in Action needs to be taken to reduce Projects which will require partnership: flooding events in Murison Drive action by an outside agency: Community Café and meeting particularly, but also at Pitsligo place for all ages in particular The community would like to see Street and the local burns. It was The community would like a OAPs. It was noted that there had a power supply provided for the noted that in general, drains need pedestrian crossing on Union Street once been a Café by the harbour Christmas tree lights at the Square. to be cleaned more frequently. at the School and also on Pitsligo which had been closed and is now Street. There were alternative derelict. It was suggested that these Planters and Flower Beds could be Project which would suggestions that speed humps or premises might be re-developed. placed around the settlement. involve the community in 20mph limits could be imposed in partnership: these areas and also along the main There is a strong wish for a It was also suggested that, more use bus route. skatepark which could perhaps be could be made of the school park, Improvement and development of included within the outdoor activity and that it would be particularly footpaths from Pitullie & , The community would like to see park which is the top suggestion. helpful if the school playing field West Rocks and Cairnhill, suitable more street lighting in the old goal posts were made generally for walkers and cyclists. The access part of the settlement, around the Cairnhill Footpath. Entrance to Village. Project which could available. to the War Memorial was also harbour and along the bus route. be undertaken by the noted as in need of upgrading. community independently: Support for the development of the Users of wheelchairs and mums Castle and Kirk. Projects which will require with prams would like to see more The community is keen that the action by an outside agency: lowered kerbs for crossing roads. beach be cleaned of seaweed and There was an overall positive rubbish more frequently particularly response regarding a wind It was suggested that the There were a number of other during the summer months. It was turbine however support was not community would benefit from suggestions regarding the roads in pointed out that the picnic areas unanimous. increased bus services covering Rosehearty including:- and sea front could be included in the whole of the settlement, which Beach cleans. It was suggested that there could could be better co-ordinated. It was The road from North Street to the be a multi activity indoor facility noted in particular that services Harbour be made one-way. Projects which would or games room incorporating an at midday and late at night would involve the community in arcade. (This might be combined be popular. Buses should also be Improve visibility for vehicles at the partnership: with the suggestion regarding a suitable for use by disabled folk. ‘point of dyke’ corner. Community café.) There is keen interest in provision The community are keen that there of parking and toilet facilities at It was noted that Rosehearty is a should be flashing speed limit signs Peathill Cemetery. destination for visiting recreational at the various entrances to the Murison Drive. divers and as such it would be an settlement. The School. It was suggested that there should idea to provide changing room be more support for the Fordyce facilities. 6 Street Hall. 7 Other Issues Community Action Plan Other Issues Community Action Plan

Health & Housing Jobs & The Local Economy Local Environment Crime & Community Safety None of the following suggestions The top suggestion under this As well as providing the fourth scored higher than twenty seventh theme was fourteenth in the overall most popular suggestion, regarding There were two suggestions in the overall order. scoring. dog fouling, this theme produced a made which are most relevant further four suggestions all of which to this heading although at the Projects which will require Projects which would were reasonably popular. consultation, several suggestions

North Street. action by an outside agency: involve the community in which come under the heading of The Tower. partnership: Project which will require general safety were voted on under The community would like to see action by an outside agency: this theme. more care for the elderly in the It was suggested and strongly settlement, particularly for those supported that a Fish & Chip Provision of a gas main to Project which will require with dementia. shop be established in Rosehearty. Rosehearty to reduce dependence action by an outside agency: Alternatively or as well, the on oil for heating. In general the community would youngsters would like to see a The community would like to see like to see more housing suitable Macdonalds, a Wimpy or a Subway Projects which would more foot patrols by the Police for youngsters in Rosehearty, in fast food outlet. involve the community in either using regular Policemen order that they do not have to partnership: or Community Wardens. This leave the area. There is a general wish that suggestion was twelfth in the more shops could be opened in The community would like to see overall scoring. It was suggested that there should Rosehearty. Specific suggestions action taken as regards derelict be more 3 to 4 bedroomed Council included: buildings in particular the old Café Project which would houses in Rosehearty. A Craft shop including a stall for and Boatshed. It was suggested involve the community in home workers to sell their wares. that if nothing else the boarded up partnership: There was a feeling that the A Bakers and Cake Makers shop, windows could be painted to give Wardens at the Sheltered Housing DVD/Video rental and sales shop the impression that the buildings The second suggestion relating to need to be reorganised. and a Chocolate shop are in use or at least look nicer. crime is that vandalism generally Sheltered Housing, Malcolm Forbes Court. needs to be discouraged. Where Golf Club. Instead of the suggestion under the The community would like to see There is a puddle which forms this has resulted in damage and heading Traffic and Transportation jobs for youngsters provided in at the Recycling Point which is a graffiti this needs to be cleared up. regarding travel to medical facilities Rosehearty. problem in wet weather. This needs outside of Rosehearty it was to be filled in. suggested that a health centre The community feel that History be established, in the form of a based tourism could be encouraged It was suggested that street cleaning Doctors Surgery, a Dental Practice to Rosehearty particularly if a be increased in the summertime to and from which a District Nurse Heritage Centre, Museum or improve the look of Rosehearty for could operate. Information Centre could be visitors particularly in relation to established in the settlement. discarded bottles, chewing gum and cigarette ends. It was also noted in The community felt that business particular, that the lane behind the start-up units could be encouraged Forbes Arms Hotel needs to be in Rosehearty. cleared and fly tipping discouraged. There was a feeling that the area beside The Tower be tidied and improved and at the access to the

Beach, Golf Course and houses in Scott Fraser. Photo: Recycling Area. these areas. Port Rae.

8 9 Action Plan Summary Community Action Plan Action Plan Summary Community Action Plan

(P&ES) (T&I) (GP) (T&I) (NHS/H&SW) (T&I, P&ES) (T&I, (H&SW) T&I/PI) (T&I) (T&I) (EL&L) (T&I) (H&SW) (T&I) (P&ES) (PI) (P&ES) prams settlement Encourage business start-up units Fill in the puddle at the Recycling Point at the Recycling Point Fill in the puddle More care for the elderly especially especially the elderly for care More Provision of a gas main (PI) Provision Ouside Agency Ouside goalposts and late at night ( the Harbour lighting around street More and along the Bus route the at Union Street, crossings Pedestrian Street School and Pitsligo wheelchairs for kerbs lowered More to the Harbour be North Street ‘point of dyke’ visibility at Improve Flashing speed limit signs at entrances to those with dementia youngsters housing suitable for More council houses 3/4 bedroom More Sheltered the at Wardens the Reorganise Build a Health Centre cleaning summertime street Increase Arms Clear rubbish behind the Forbes beside the Tidy and clear the area Street and the burns Street (H&SW) (H&SW) (P&ES) (P&ES) Increase Broadband providers and providers Broadband Increase Stop flooding in Murison Drive, Pitsligo Stop flooding in Murison Drive, More Police foot patrols patrols foot Police More Increase Bus services especially mid day Bus services mid day Increase especially Use of School Playing Fields and Use of School Playing

speed ) (T&I) (GP) (P&ES) EL&L (P&ES)

(EL&L)

(P&ES)

(PI) (P&ES) (P&ES) (P&ES) (PCT, EL&L) (PCT,

(P&ES) (T&I) (PI) (T&I) (PI)

Open a Fish & Chip shop Action to discourage vandalism Multi activity indoor centres Multi activity indoor centres Action to tidy the old Boatshed and Outdoor all-weather facility ( Outdoor all-weather Partnership Harbour Repair and develop Action on dog fouling parking and toilets at Peathill Provide Cemetery Support the Kirk and Castle for development footpaths Memorial War access to Improve of vandalism Clean up results or Wimpy Open a Macdonalds, Subway makers, Baker/Cake Open a Craft Shop, Rental shop & a Chocolate DVD/Video shop youngsters jobs for More with a history based tourism, Develop Museum or Heritage Centre, Centre Information Café at the harbour Changing rooms for Divers for Changing rooms Power supply for Xmas tree lights in the Xmas tree for supply Power Improvement and development of and development Improvement

(P&ES) (EL&L) (P&ES) Square Square (EL&L) (T&I)

Takeover running of the Caravan Park running of the Caravan Takeover Independent cleaning Beach and Front Rosehearty Gala Hall Support Fordyce for Club Walking Set up a Café a Community Develop Build a Skatepark Zipline and pond in the Park beds Planters and Flower More footpath owned Community plough/gritter

Improve snow clearing and obtain snow Improve

Private Investors Grampian Police National Health Service Planning and Environmental Services Planning and Environmental Work Housing and Social Transportation and Infrastructure Transportation Pitsligo Pitsligo Castle Trust Education Learning and Leisure

Community Facilities & Activities & Facilities Community and one-way corner the Housing Safety Crime & Community Local Environment Hotel Tower Economy The Local Jobs &

Partners and agencies key: PCT EL&L P&ES T&I H&SW PI GP NHS 1. Transportation & Traffic 2. Health & Housing 3. 4. 5. 6.

10 11 Making It Real CommunityCommunity Action Action Plan Plan

This booklet is one of a series This information can now guide It is important that this booklet produced by Local Rural the community and Community is seen by all concerned as an Partnerships for a number of Planning Partners in drawing account of the community’s communities in Aberdeenshire. up detailed action plans to views at the time of the latest implement the top priorities consultation, and that it will have This initiative is sponsored by as well as addressing the to be regularly reviewed and Aberdeenshire Community other issues which have been updated. As some projects are Planning Partnership and run identified. For each priority or completed, other issues will arise by Aberdeenshire Local Rural issue this will involve agreeing and take their place in future Partnerships. The aim is to who should be involved, what versions of the community plan. provide community action plans resources will be needed and in an attractive, easy to read, target dates for completion. It is We recommend that this Plan professionally printed format. hoped that this process will be has a maximum life of three driven by representatives of the years. community with support - moral, technical and financial - from the relevant Partners.

Thanks are due to the People of Rosehearty, Rosehearty Community Council, Rosehearty School and staff, July Fonseca and Scott Fraser for their photographs, and finally, Janet M McLeman for the introduction to this document.

June 2013 PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES The Old School • • Banff • AB45 2JT T & F: 01261 843598 • E: [email protected]

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