Mearns and Coastal Healthy Living Network

30/10/2026

If you're in Laurencekirk, this will mean a detour to access the healthcare centre if you normally go via Blackiemuir Avenue.

Update on the Blackiemuir railway bridge works. The bridge will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians from 14th Nov to 27th Feb. Full details in the letters being delivered by the posties over the next few days.

29/10/2026

From NHS Grampian:
We are looking to hear from people aged 65 and over about how they use digital apps and websites to support their health and wellbeing, and how interested and confident they feel using them.

The short online survey will help us better understand people's experiences, interests and any barriers they may face. This will help inform how we can support digital inclusion and make health and wellbeing information and services more accessible.

We would really appreciate your help in sharing the survey with people aged 65+ in your community, service or networks. Where appropriate, please consider supporting someone to access the survey if they would find this helpful.

Complete the survey here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/d39f2f3c-d993-434e-9f1d-34e02f3f31fe

Please complete the survey by 4 November.

29/10/2026

Information on being prepared for emergencies, and local information on warm spaces and where to get support and advice:

Welcome to our latest newsletter for communities across Kincardine and Mearns.

28/10/2026

🎄❤️ CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH – WE’RE DOING IT ALL AGAIN! ❤️🎄

Well, it’s getting to that time of year when we start thinking about Christmas Day and what to do! 🎅🎁

We had such a wonderful day last year, and we really hope everyone who joined us enjoyed it just as much as we did. So we’ve decided… we’re doing it all again this year! 🥰

And we’d love you to join us! ❤️

Maybe you’re going to be spending Christmas Day alone, perhaps your family are away, or maybe you and your partner would simply enjoy some good company, a lovely Christmas lunch and a bit of festive cheer.

Whatever your circumstances, you are more than welcome to come along and join us at the Dickson Hall. 🎄

Christmas is about bringing people together, sharing laughter, making memories and making sure everyone feels welcome. ❤️

So why not come along and spend Christmas Day with us? We’d love to see some familiar faces and hopefully lots of new ones too!

🎅🎄 Please see the poster below for all the details.

Everyone is welcome – because nobody should have to spend Christmas Day alone if they don’t want to

26/10/2026

We'd like to say a huge thank you to Fettercairn Farmers Club, for their generous donation today. It's very much appreciated. This will help us continue to provide much-needed support for the older people in our local communities. The photo shows the group on “take down day” after the Fettercairn Show.

19/10/2026

The agenda includes discussions on local bus services. Open to everyone, but you register in advance at 2425e005-399e-496b-848e-653932a3e2c3@fed99306-4d2d-4409-959d-d0edb7304a0b" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2425e005-399e-496b-848e-653932a3e2c3@fed99306-4d2d-4409-959d-d0edb7304a0b

15/10/2026

New bus services in the Mearns:
Service M6 (Glasgow – Aberdeen via Edinburgh Airport) operated by Scottish Citylink is a new daily service which will serve bus stops located on the A90 at Fordoun (opposite/at Springbank Terrace), A90 Drumlithie (at/opposite Drumlithie Road End) and A92 Portlethen (opposite/at Roadside of Cookston).

Service M9 (Dundee – Aberdeen) operated by Parks of Hamilton is a revised daily service which will additionally serve bus stops located on the A90 at Drumlithie (at/opposite Drumlithie Road End) and A92 at Portlethen (opposite/at Roadside of Cookston).

Timetables below.

12/10/2026

2nd Tuesday Stonehaven Library Digital Skills Drop In.

12/10/2026

Can you help make kindness count in your community. If you could help one person you will be making a huge difference. For more information on becoming a valued volunteer for MCHLN call 01561 378130,

02/10/2026