Changes afoot next month at Portlethen’s post office branch. According to the Post Office, the new opening hours will be 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday, though some selected services will be available at the retail counter from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week.

The modernised branch will be ready for business in late January after closing for refurbishment. The Post Office said posters will be displayed in the branch to let customer know the exact dates and provide further detail.

The two letters I received from the Post Office gives two options while the Portlethen branch is closed for the upgrade. One is Loirston Road, Cove, which is fair enough. The other is George Street in Aberdeen! That’s daft! I’m sure people can work it out for themselves where the most convenient alternative will be.