An attractive new feature at the entrance to the village … the project by the community council has had financial support from Aberdeenshire Council, attracting grants totalling £6500.

One member of the community council in particular has been the driving force.

The project has taken longer than was expected. At first they had hoped to use a large stone from the moor (where the new houses now are) but that didn’t work out. Apparently it was the wrong type of stone.

Funding came from Aberdeenshire Council, the Meikle Carewe windfarm community fund, plus a contribution from Barratt and some from community council accumulated funds.

The community council would consider similar projects in Muchalls and Cammachmore. It depends on the views of residents.