Arbuthnott Community Council

11/03/2026

Tonight - Park Upgrades
Committee Room at Arbuthnott Hall 6-7pm

Come along to see the options and speak to others about the proposed upgrades to play equipment at Arbuthnott Park, and vote on what you would like to see built!

https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/kincardine-and-mearns-playparks-2026?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDA5OTYyNjIzMDg1NjA5AAEe_m9hdVaImiv0QSXSg1tYUKYlw6oMFQY0EDFLPO_wiadFtptMAFBYNHTGQhM_aem_2ygcxabvLvnLkpX1aVBWmQ

09/03/2026

Arbuthnott Park is due an upgrade!

Have your say here before 15 March:

https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/kincardine-and-mearns-playparks-2026

06/01/2026

Bowden Offshore Windfarm
Cable connection to be run underground through Arbuthnott

Please note that a planning application for the above has been submitted. You can make your views known using the Aberdeenshire Council Planning Register

Reference - APP/2025/1952

If you need help using the register, please read the planning and enforcement user guide (PDF 1.9MB). Please note this document was not produced by the council and may not be suitable or accessible for users of assistive technology.

24/11/2025

What's On in Arbuthnott December 2025

Weekend of 29/30 November - Arbuthnott Advent Sale
Arbuthnott Hall

Monday 1 December - Arbuthnott Community Association Meeting
(Open to all)
7pm Arbuthnott Hall Committee Room

Saturday 13 December - Christmas Bauble decorating
2-5pm Arbuthnott Hall
See ACDG for details

Grassic Gibbon Centre still open 6 days (closed Wed) throughout November. Bubblyjock (Christmas menu) now on!

Yoga classes are also on regularly at Arbuthnott Hall.
See Yogi Tree Yoga for further information

SAVE THE DATES - 2026

24th January - Arbuthnott Burns Supper
13th February - An evening and "fireside chat" with Dr W Malcolm on all things Grassic Gibbon
Details to follow

21/11/2025

Covid and Flu Drop In before Christmas at Inverbervie!

03/11/2025

What's On in Arbuthnott November 2025

TONIGHT - Monday 3 November - Arbuthnott Community and GGC Joint AGMs
7pm Committee room at Arbuthnott Hall.
All welcome

Friday 7 November - Book launch
David Johnston Artist
4.30pm - 6.30pm
Grassic Gibbon Centre

Wednesday 19th November - The Great Christmas Turnaround
Get your Christmas started early - help the GGC decorate for Christmas
Grassic Gibbon Centre

Weekend of 29/30 November - Arbuthnott Advent Sale
Arbuthnott Hall

Grassic Gibbon Centre still open 6 days (closed Wed) throughout November. Bubblyjock (Christmas menu) from 20th November.

Yoga classes are also on regularly at Arbuthnott Hall.
See Yogi Tree Yoga for further information

SAVE THE DATES - 2026

24th January - Arbuthnott Burns Supper
13th February - An evening and "fireside chat" with Dr W Malcolm on all things Grassic Gibbon
Details to follow

31/10/2025

Arbuthnott Community Groups AGMs

On Monday 3rd November the following AGMs will take place together. This is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend.

Arbuthnott Community Association
Arbuthnott Arts and Crafts Group
Grassic Gibbon Centre Limited
Friends of the Grassic Gibbon Centre
Arbuthnott Community Enterprises

Meetings will take place at the Arbuthnott Hall Committee Room
7pm
All welcome to find out more about what happens behind the scenes in Arbuthnott. If you are interested in getting involved in your community this is a great place to start!

If you can't make it but are interested, please get in touch with us here or pass your details in at the GGC.

24/10/2025

SoundFestival 2025 Concert
TONIGHT in Arbuthnott Church
Last minute tickets still available

https://sound-scotland.co.uk/event/illuminate-womens-music-arbuthnott

The Grassic Gibbon Centre is open tonight for meals, and the Alternarive Autumn Art Exhibition is still on too - why not make an evening of it!

18/10/2025

Lots on again this week in Arbuthnott...

Friday 24th October - Soundfest 2025 (Concert marking 90 years since the death of Lewis Grassic Gibbon on Cello and Soprano)
Arbuthnott Church - 7.30pm
For further details see Sound Scotland and the Grassic Gibbon Centre

(The Grassic Gibbon Centre will be open prior to the Soundfest concert for pre-booked meals)

From Sunday 19th October (tomorrow!) to 31st October
Alternative Art Exhibition
The Grassic Gibbon Centre.
Open during GGC opening hours.

Monday 3 November - Various Arbuthnott Community Groups joint AGMs
7.30pm
Committee room at Arbuthnott Hall.
All welcome

Grassic Gibbon Centre still open 7 days and yoga classes are also on regularly at Arbuthnott Hall.
See Yogi Tree Yoga for further information

10/10/2025

What's On in Arbuthnott - October/Tattie Holidays 2025

Tuesday 14th October - Acrylics workshop
4 week block - Tuesdays at 7.30pm
For more details see Grassic Gibbon Centre

Wednesday 15th October - Arbuthnott Community Council meeting - 7.30pm
Committee room at Arbuthnott Hall

Thursday 16th October - 3rd Flora Garry Lecture on Lewis Grassic Gibbon
Grassic Gibbon Centre - 8pm
For more details see the Doric Board

Friday 24th October - Soundfest 2025 (Concert marking 90 years since the death of Lewis Grassic Gibbon on Cello and Soprano)
Arbuthnott Church - 7.30pm
For further details see Sound Scotland and the Grassic Gibbon Centre

(The Grassic Gibbon Centre will be open prior to the Soundfest concert for pre-booked meals)

From Sunday 19th October to 31st October
Alternative Art Exhibition
The Grassic Gibbon Centre.
Open during GGC opening hours.

Monday 3 November - Arbuthhnott Community Groups joint AGMs
7.30pm
Committee room at Arbuthnott Hall.

Grassic Gibbon Centre still open 7 days for 'yer piece' or their bargain seasonal saver!

Yoga classes are also on regularly at Arbuthnott Hall.
See Yogi Tree Yoga for further information

04/09/2025

What's On in Arbuthnott - Autumn 2025

Friday 5th September (Tomorrow!) - Bat Watch
Arbuthnott Church
8pm
See ACDG for further details

Saturday 20th September - Car Boot Sale
Eccles Car Park next to the Grassic Gibbon Centre
From 9.30am
See ACDG for further details

Thursday 16th October - the Doric Board's 3rd Flora Garry Lecture on Grassic Gibbon
Grassic Gibbon Centre
8pm
See the Doric Board for further details

Friday 24th October, 7.30pm, Arbuthnott Church
Save the date for an exciting evening of music
Details to follow.

From Sunday 19th October to 31st October
Alternative Art Exhibition
The Grassic Gibbon Centre.
Open during GGC opening hours.

Grassic Gibbon Centre are still open 7 days for 'yer piece' or 'yer fine piece' Grassic Gibbon Centre & Cafe

03/09/2025

Battery Energy Storage System - Bridgend Farm, Arbuthnott

The planning application for the above was approved by the Kincardine and Mearns Area Planning Committee yesterday. A link to the recording of the meeting is below.

The application was subject to a motion to reject by Cllr Carr and Cllr Carnie and an amendment to accept by Cllr Sullivan seconded by Cllr Dickinson.

Votes were as follows:

Motion – to refuse

Carr - Mearns, Carnie - Mearns, Victor - Portlethen, Burnett - Portlethen, Turner - Stonehaven

Amendment - to grant

Aitchison - Portlethen, Dickinson - Stonehaven, Sullivan - Portlethen, Evison - Mearns, Black – Stonehaven

As voting was tied, the Chair then supported officer recommendations to approve

This is a recording of the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee which took place on 2nd September 2025. Here is a link to the agenda: https://aberdeenshire.m...