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</section> 174 <section class="bg-blue py-2"> 175 <div class="container"> 176 <p class="text-white fw-medium mb-0 news-date">24 September 2026</p> 177 </div> 178 </section> 179 <article class="container py-4"> 180 <h1>Winners announced in inaugural Aberdeenshire Heart of the High Street Awards </h1> 181 <section class="mt-3"> 182 183<div class="umb-block-grid blocks" 184 data-grid-columns="12;" 185 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 12;"> 186 187<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 188 <div 189 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 190 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 191 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 192 data-element-udi="umb://element/f4825a26815345f7b98dcad776f85f66" 193 data-col-span="12" 194 data-row-span="1" 195 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12;
195 --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 196 197 198<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 199<figure style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/5exfjk3q/heart-of-the-high-street-winners.jpg" alt="" data-caption="The winners of the inaugural Heart of the High Street Awards for Aberdeenshire"> 200<figcaption><br><strong>The winners of the inaugural Heart of the High Street Awards for Aberdeenshire</strong></figcaption> 201</figure> 202<p> </p> 203</div> 204 </div> 205 <div 206 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 207 data-content-element-type-alias="twoColumnLayoutBlock" 208 data-content-element-type-key="437d14cf-91e4-4f76-9c3e-15eda0cccf52" 209 data-element-udi="umb://element/fb92fbb2f4f24220aa9e3604739dd974" 210 data-col-span="12" 211 data-row-span="1" 212 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 213 214<div class=""> 215 216<div class="umb-block-grid__area-container" 217 style="--umb-block-grid--area-grid-columns: 12;"> 218 219<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 220 data-area-col-span="6" 221 data-area-row-span="1" 222 data-area-alias="left" 223 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 224 225<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 226 <div 227 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 228 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 229 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 230 data-element-udi="umb://element/5b74f0dab3604c36bf08e144c8062ac1" 231 data-col-span="6" 232 data-row-span="1" 233 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 234 235 236<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 237<p><strong>Winners have been announced for the inaugural Heart of the High Street Awards hosted by Aberdeenshire Council.</strong></p> 238<p>The new awards scheme has shone a spotlight on the people, teams and businesses which go above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer service and make the regionâs town centres vibrant, welcoming and successful.</p> 239<p>An awards ceremony was held in the Holiday Inn, Westhill on Tuesday (Sept 22) co-hosted by Provost of Aberdeenshire Judy Whyte and award-winning food and drink journalist Julia Bryce.</p> 240<p>The standard of entries was exceptionally high, with judges praising the innovation, dedication and customer focus demonstrated across businesses of all sizes.</p> 241<p>Winners were selected for consistently exceeding customer expectations, making significant contributions to their communities and helping create thriving town centres across Aberdeenshire.</p> 242<p> </p> 243</div> 244 </div> 245</div> 246 247</div> 248 249<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 250 data-area-col-span="6" 251 data-area-row-span="1" 252 data-area-alias="right" 253 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 254 255<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 256 <div 257 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 258 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 259 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 260 data-element-udi="umb://element/7f1141ee23a64455812f518f626c5856" 261 data-col-span="6" 262 data-row-span="1" 263 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 264 265 266<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 267<figure style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/32hhxoyp/heart-of-the-high-street-provost-judy-whyte.jpg" alt="" data-caption="Provost of Aberdeenshire Judy Whyte welcomes everyone to the Heart of the High Street awards ceremonys"> 268<figcaption><br><strong>Provost of Aberdeenshire Judy Whyte welcomes everyone to the Heart of the High Street awards ceremony</strong></figcaption> 269</figure> 270<p> </p> 271</div> 272 </div> 273</div> 274 275</div> 276</div> 277 278</div> 279 </div> 280 <div 281 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 282 data-content-element-type-alias="twoColumnLayoutBlock" 283 data-content-element-type-key="437d14cf-91e4-4f76-9c3e-15eda0cccf52" 284 data-element-udi="umb://element/93f9875ad263487f8ca4c1e3331e24c1" 285 data-col-span="12" 286 data-row-span="1" 287 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12;
287 --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 288 289<div class=""> 290 291<div class="umb-block-grid__area-container" 292 style="--umb-block-grid--area-grid-columns: 12;"> 293 294<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 295 data-area-col-span="6" 296 data-area-row-span="1" 297 data-area-alias="left" 298 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 299 300<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 301 <div 302 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 303 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 304 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 305 data-element-udi="umb://element/b1d29d4441754b9babaa7c5d60c46c11" 306 data-col-span="6" 307 data-row-span="1" 308 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 309 310 311<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 312<p>Generously supported by sponsorship from local businesses and organisations, the campaign combined a town centre awards programme with a business support initiative focused on enhancing customer experience.</p> 313<p>Following nominations from customers and businesses, an independent judging panel made up of representatives from the business community and Aberdeenshire Council selected finalists across eight categories.</p> 314<p>The winners were follows â with a supporting line on why they were nominated:</p> 315<p><strong>Retail â Making every customer count:</strong> J G Dossett Butchers, Kintore</p> 316<p><em>âThe staff always make you so welcome and nothing is too much trouble. They will make up fresh items for you, carry your shopping to your car and even deliver to the community. Everyone always has a smile on their faces even when itâs the run up to Christmas and Iâm sure theyâre running on empty as they work crazy hours to make sure everyone gets their order. I always leave the shop with a smile on my face as they are so cheery and friendly.â</em></p> 317<p> </p> 318</div> 319 </div> 320</div> 321 322</div> 323 324<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 325 data-area-col-span="6" 326 data-area-row-span="1" 327 data-area-alias="right" 328 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 329 330<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 331 <div 332 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 333 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 334 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 335 data-element-udi="umb://element/cce6c89b34734aea9d992e7f449d1fc2" 336 data-col-span="6" 337 data-row-span="1" 338 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 339 340 341<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 342<figure style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/gx5iwzag/heart-of-the-high-street-jg-dossett-butchers.jpg" alt="" data-caption="Winners of the Retail Award were J G Dossett Butchers"> 343<figcaption><br><strong>Winners of the Retail Award were J G Dossett Butchers</strong></figcaption> 344</figure> 345<p> </p> 346</div> 347 </div> 348</div> 349 350</div> 351</div> 352 353</div> 354 </div> 355 <div 356 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 357 data-content-element-type-alias="twoColumnLayoutBlock" 358 data-content-element-type-key="437d14cf-91e4-4f76-9c3e-15eda0cccf52" 359 data-element-udi="umb://element/68dc72d4513640549a3a1b2b293b97dd" 360 data-col-span="12" 361 data-row-span="1" 362 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 363 364<div class=""> 365 366<div class="umb-block-grid__area-container" 367 style="--umb-block-grid--area-grid-columns: 12;"> 368 369<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 370 data-area-col-span="6" 371 data-area-row-span="1" 372 data-area-alias="left" 373 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 374 375<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 376 <div 377 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 378 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 379 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 380 data-element-udi="umb://element/8ac79bfd4da341d8929203c3a47bd92d" 381 data-col-span="6" 382 data-row-span="1" 383 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 384 385 386<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 387<p><strong>Hospitality â The warm welcome:</strong> Casa Luisa, Stonehaven</p> 388<p><em>
388"Combined with the exceptional quality of the food, the vibrant tapas menu, and the amazing atmosphere and vibe of this fantastic new restaurant, Casa Louisa has quickly become a standout addition to Stonehaven this year. Sergioâs dedication to creating an unforgettable dining experience is truly outstanding and deserves recognition."</em> </p> 389<p> </p> 390</div> 391 </div> 392</div> 393 394</div> 395 396<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 397 data-area-col-span="6" 398 data-area-row-span="1" 399 data-area-alias="right" 400 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 401 402<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 403 <div 404 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 405 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 406 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 407 data-element-udi="umb://element/14b86ea388dd4dd0a7e8761337959980" 408 data-col-span="6" 409 data-row-span="1" 410 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 411 412 413<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 414<figure style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/exibcku0/heart-of-the-high-street-casa-luisa.jpg" alt="" data-caption="Casa Luisa won the Hospitality Award"> 415<figcaption><br><strong>Casa Luisa won the Hospitality Award</strong></figcaption> 416</figure> 417<p> </p> 418</div> 419 </div> 420</div> 421 422</div> 423</div> 424 425</div> 426 </div> 427 <div 428 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 429 data-content-element-type-alias="twoColumnLayoutBlock" 430 data-content-element-type-key="437d14cf-91e4-4f76-9c3e-15eda0cccf52" 431 data-element-udi="umb://element/6baaab61fa644bec97c10cb611a9692a" 432 data-col-span="12" 433 data-row-span="1" 434 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 435 436<div class=""> 437 438<div class="umb-block-grid__area-container" 439 style="--umb-block-grid--area-grid-columns: 12;"> 440 441<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 442 data-area-col-span="6" 443 data-area-row-span="1" 444 data-area-alias="left" 445 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 446 447<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 448 <div 449 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 450 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 451 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 452 data-element-udi="umb://element/028fc10b695041cd9f616b8b12aa17ae" 453 data-col-span="6" 454 data-row-span="1" 455 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 456 457 458<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 459<p><strong>Service â The extra mile: </strong>Tarland Post Office and Toyshop</p> 460<p><em>âI would like to nominate Tarland Toy Shop and Post Office in recognition of the exceptional contribution it makes not only as a business, but as a vital part of the heart of the local community. In an era where many rural communities are losing essential services and independent shops are increasingly under pressure, Tarland Toy Shop and Post Office stands out as an example of what outstanding customer service, community spirit and genuine care for people should look like.â</em></p> 461<p> </p> 462</div> 463 </div> 464</div> 465 466</div> 467 468<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 469 data-area-col-span="6" 470 data-area-row-span="1" 471 data-area-alias="right" 472 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 473 474<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 475 <div 476 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 477 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 478 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 479 data-element-udi="umb://element/00fa2dbc9bf342f2a69f399610d54036" 480 data-col-span="6" 481 data-row-span="1" 482 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 483 484 485<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 486<figure style="text-align: center;">
486<img src="/media/hu0efvcc/heart-of-the-high-street-tarland-post-office-and-toy-shop.jpg" alt="" data-caption="Tarland Post Office and Toyshop won the award for Service"> 487<figcaption><br><strong>Tarland Post Office and Toyshop won the award for Service</strong></figcaption> 488</figure> 489<p> </p> 490</div> 491 </div> 492</div> 493 494</div> 495</div> 496 497</div> 498 </div> 499 <div 500 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 501 data-content-element-type-alias="twoColumnLayoutBlock" 502 data-content-element-type-key="437d14cf-91e4-4f76-9c3e-15eda0cccf52" 503 data-element-udi="umb://element/35015fdb912a44a6993a374bed3a0023" 504 data-col-span="12" 505 data-row-span="1" 506 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 507 508<div class=""> 509 510<div class="umb-block-grid__area-container" 511 style="--umb-block-grid--area-grid-columns: 12;"> 512 513<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 514 data-area-col-span="6" 515 data-area-row-span="1" 516 data-area-alias="left" 517 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 518 519<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 520 <div 521 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 522 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 523 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 524 data-element-udi="umb://element/e723033f2dcb489bb7bca098d26fcd7b" 525 data-col-span="6" 526 data-row-span="1" 527 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 528 529 530<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 531<p><strong>Leisure â The experience makers: </strong>Number 30, Huntly</p> 532<p><em>âSince opening, Number 30 has quickly established itself as a place where people can connect, learn, work, create and enjoy themselves. It has brought new life and confidence to the town centre while remaining focused on community benefit rather than profit.â</em></p> 533<p> </p> 534</div> 535 </div> 536</div> 537 538</div> 539 540<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 541 data-area-col-span="6" 542 data-area-row-span="1" 543 data-area-alias="right" 544 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 545 546<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 547 <div 548 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 549 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 550 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 551 data-element-udi="umb://element/08d2da7015404529be21f4126bbbf83e" 552 data-col-span="6" 553 data-row-span="1" 554 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 555 556 557<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 558<figure style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/0jefig5b/heart-of-the-high-street-number-30.jpg" alt="" data-caption="The Leisure Award went to Number 30, Huntly"> 559<figcaption><br><strong>The Leisure Award went to Number 30, Huntly</strong></figcaption> 560</figure> 561<p> </p> 562</div> 563 </div> 564</div> 565 566</div> 567</div> 568 569</div> 570 </div> 571 <div 572 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 573 data-content-element-type-alias="twoColumnLayoutBlock" 574 data-content-element-type-key="437d14cf-91e4-4f76-9c3e-15eda0cccf52" 575 data-element-udi="umb://element/97a8168580d94d4092302def5e50200e" 576 data-col-span="12" 577 data-row-span="1" 578 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 579 580<div class=""> 581 582<div class="umb-block-grid__area-container" 583 style="--umb-block-grid--area-grid-columns: 12;"> 584 585<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 586 data-area-col-span="6" 587 data-area-row-span="1" 588 data-area-alias="left" 589 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 590 591<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 592 <div 593 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 594 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 595 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 596 data-element-udi="umb://element/32ae9c161a5c499f9eca061dbd858579" 597 data-col-span="6" 598 data-row-span="1" 599 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 600 601 602<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 603<p><strong>Health & Wellbeing â Supporting health and happiness:</strong> Elevate Health Chiropractic and Wellbeing, Stonehaven</p> 604<p><em>âTom is an experienced chiropractor with qualifications in sonogra
604phy and an interest in nutrition and general healthy lifestyle. This is evident in his attitude and demeanour with patients. He consistently gives his best diagnosis, treatment and advice. He is willing to spend as much time and effort for the best possible results for his patients. There is no short measure - every patient is important.â</em></p> 605<p> </p> 606</div> 607 </div> 608</div> 609 610</div> 611 612<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 613 data-area-col-span="6" 614 data-area-row-span="1" 615 data-area-alias="right" 616 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 617 618<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 619 <div 620 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 621 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 622 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 623 data-element-udi="umb://element/5c19aaf7c5f744409cb4b0cb8daaafca" 624 data-col-span="6" 625 data-row-span="1" 626 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 627 628 629<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 630<figure style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/vdxjnbrf/heart-of-the-high-street-elevate-health.jpg" alt="" data-caption="Elevate Health Chiropractic and Wellbeing won the Health & Wellbeing Award"> 631<figcaption><br><strong>Elevate Health Chiropractic and Wellbeing won the Health & Wellbeing Award</strong></figcaption> 632</figure> 633<p> </p> 634</div> 635 </div> 636</div> 637 638</div> 639</div> 640 641</div> 642 </div> 643 <div 644 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 645 data-content-element-type-alias="twoColumnLayoutBlock" 646 data-content-element-type-key="437d14cf-91e4-4f76-9c3e-15eda0cccf52" 647 data-element-udi="umb://element/6ac195f6c0d04d688912c6246e7ddede" 648 data-col-span="12" 649 data-row-span="1" 650 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 651 652<div class=""> 653 654<div class="umb-block-grid__area-container" 655 style="--umb-block-grid--area-grid-columns: 12;"> 656 657<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 658 data-area-col-span="6" 659 data-area-row-span="1" 660 data-area-alias="left" 661 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 662 663<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 664 <div 665 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 666 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 667 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 668 data-element-udi="umb://element/109e8a589c21466d8438a3247a82b350" 669 data-col-span="6" 670 data-row-span="1" 671 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 672 673 674<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 675<p><strong>Loves Local Ambassador:</strong> The Black Faced Sheep, Aboyne</p> 676<p><em>âThe Black Faced Sheep contributes to thriving local communities by championing local producers, artists and charitable causes. Scottish produce is prioritised across both the menu and retail larder, supporting suppliers within the region and reducing food miles through consolidated deliveries. From poached and smoked salmon to locally s
676ourced soups and dishes, quality and provenance are key.â</em></p> 677<p> </p> 678</div> 679 </div> 680</div> 681 682</div> 683 684<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 685 data-area-col-span="6" 686 data-area-row-span="1" 687 data-area-alias="right" 688 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 689 690<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 691 <div 692 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 693 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 694 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 695 data-element-udi="umb://element/9ce3cedd6af945c9aa5e0b62e3e187e6" 696 data-col-span="6" 697 data-row-span="1" 698 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 699 700 701<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 702<figure style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/murk2em2/heart-of-the-high-street-the-black-faced-sheep.jpg" alt="" data-caption="The Black Faced Sheep at Aboyne won the Loves Local Ambassador Award"> 703<figcaption><br><strong>The Black Faced Sheep at Aboyne won the Loves Local Ambassador Award</strong></figcaption> 704</figure> 705<p> </p> 706</div> 707 </div> 708</div> 709 710</div> 711</div> 712 713</div> 714 </div> 715 <div 716 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 717 data-content-element-type-alias="twoColumnLayoutBlock" 718 data-content-element-type-key="437d14cf-91e4-4f76-9c3e-15eda0cccf52" 719 data-element-udi="umb://element/19301549cfcb4b8cb8e02987965f821f" 720 data-col-span="12" 721 data-row-span="1" 722 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 723 724<div class=""> 725 726<div class="umb-block-grid__area-container" 727 style="--umb-block-grid--area-grid-columns: 12;"> 728 729<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 730 data-area-col-span="6" 731 data-area-row-span="1" 732 data-area-alias="left" 733 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 734 735<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 736 <div 737 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 738 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 739 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 740 data-element-udi="umb://element/5e31f42ed4b848869f83b9981bd98863" 741 data-col-span="6" 742 data-row-span="1" 743 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 744 745 746<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 747<p><strong>Outstanding Individual:</strong> Anne Lyne, Rhynie Post Office</p> 748<p><em>âAnne not only keeps our wonderful village shop well stocked (even when she had to dig herself out during the last heavy snow so that she could get to the nearest town to get basics for her customers when her usual delivery didn't turn up because of said snow) but she also looks out for the people in her community, checking on elderly people, delivering their shopping when needed, ensuring their paths are clear during winter so that they can get about safely.â</em></p> 749<p> </p> 750</div> 751 </div> 752</div> 753 754</div> 755 756<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 757 data-area-col-span="6" 758 data-area-row-span="1" 759 data-area-alias="right" 760 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 761 762<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 763 <div 764 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 765 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 766 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 767 data-element-udi="umb://element/01586ef882c8493797a87bdbac8dc538" 768 data-col-span="6" 769 data-row-span="1" 770 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 771 772 773<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 774<figure style="text-align: center;">
774<img src="/media/1mhfz5ta/heart-of-the-high-street-anne-lyne.jpg" alt="" data-caption="Anne Lyne of Rhynie Post Office won the Outstanding Individual Award"> 775<figcaption><br><strong>Anne Lyne of Rhynie Post Office won the Outstanding Individual Award</strong></figcaption> 776</figure> 777<p> </p> 778</div> 779 </div> 780</div> 781 782</div> 783</div> 784 785</div> 786 </div> 787 <div 788 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 789 data-content-element-type-alias="twoColumnLayoutBlock" 790 data-content-element-type-key="437d14cf-91e4-4f76-9c3e-15eda0cccf52" 791 data-element-udi="umb://element/88e3e590d5f746398e085011312d234a" 792 data-col-span="12" 793 data-row-span="1" 794 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 795 796<div class=""> 797 798<div class="umb-block-grid__area-container" 799 style="--umb-block-grid--area-grid-columns: 12;"> 800 801<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 802 data-area-col-span="6" 803 data-area-row-span="1" 804 data-area-alias="left" 805 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 806 807<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 808 <div 809 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 810 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 811 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 812 data-element-udi="umb://element/49f97018979c45b4b491d892f14d227e" 813 data-col-span="6" 814 data-row-span="1" 815 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 816 817 818<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 819<p><strong>New Business:</strong> But n Ben Books, Stonehaven</p> 820<p><em>âSince opening, But n' Ben Books has quickly become an important part of the town. Jane has built a space where people can not only discover and enjoy books but also connect with one another. Whether through conversations in the shop, events for children, book groups, or involvement in local festivals and community activities, Jane consistently goes above and beyond to make people feel valued and included.â</em></p> 821</div> 822 </div> 823</div> 824 825</div> 826 827<div class="umb-block-grid__area" 828 data-area-col-span="6" 829 data-area-row-span="1" 830 data-area-alias="right" 831 style="--umb-block-grid--grid-columns: 6;--umb-block-grid--area-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--area-row-span: 1;"> 832 833<div class="umb-block-grid__layout-container"> 834 <div 835 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 836 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 837 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 838 data-element-udi="umb://element/f7ab189602104c3da41cf420813677a3" 839 data-col-span="6" 840 data-row-span="1" 841 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 6; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 842 843 844<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 845<figure style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/cfnll5xn/heart-of-the-high-street-but-n-ben-books.jpg" alt="" data-caption="But 'n Ben Books won the New Business Award"> 846<figcaption><br><strong>But n Ben Books won the New Business Award</strong></figcaption> 847</figure> 848<p> </p> 849</div> 850 </div> 851</div> 852 853</div> 854</div> 855 856</div> 857 </div> 858 <div 859 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 860 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 861 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 862 data-element-udi="umb://element/51a1b4676fca4f838037fa4cb01c05ab" 863 data-col-span="12" 864 data-row-span="1" 865 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 866 867 868<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 869<p><strong>Provost of Aberdeenshire Judy Whyte said:</strong> âThe Heart of the High Street Awards have given us a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the businesses, organisations and individuals who make Aberdeenshire's towns such vibrant and welcoming places. The stories behind this year's winners were truly inspiring and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to customer service, community spirit and excellence in everything they do.</p> 870<p>
870âFrom independent retailers and hospitality providers to health and wellbeing services and community champions, each winner has shown how businesses can make a real difference to people's everyday lives. They are not only successful in their own right but are helping to strengthen our town centres, support local economies and foster a sense of belonging within their communities.</p> 871<p>âCongratulations to all our winners, finalists and nominees. Being recognised among such a strong field is a tremendous achievement and I hope these awards encourage even more businesses to continue delivering the outstanding service and experiences that make Aberdeenshire's high streets so special."</p> 872<p><strong>Cllr Alan Turner, chair of Aberdeenshire Council's Infrastructure Services Committee, added:</strong> âAll our finalists represent the very best of Aberdeenshire's high streets. What stood out to the judges was not simply the quality of the products, services and experiences on offer, but the genuine passion, care and dedication shown to customers and communities every single day.</p> 873<p>âWhether it was the exceptional service provided by J G Dossett Butchers, the warm hospitality of Casa Luisa, the trusted support offered by Tarland Post Office and Toyshop, or the community leadership demonstrated by The Black Faced Sheep and Anne Lyne, every winner has set a benchmark for excellence. They have shown that outstanding customer service remains one of the most powerful ways to attract people into our town centres and create loyal, lasting relationships.</p> 874<p>âThese businesses and individuals are helping to shape thriving, resilient communities across Aberdeenshire. They are ambassadors for the value of shopping locally and a reminder that the personal connections found on our high streets remain one of their greatest strengths. I would like to congratulate every winner and thank all those who took part in making the Heart of the High Street Awards such a success.â</p> 875</div> 876 </div> 877 <div 878 class="umb-block-grid__layout-item" 879 data-content-element-type-alias="richTextBlock" 880 data-content-element-type-key="cc1a26b4-c04d-40ea-8369-9eb86314c547" 881 data-element-udi="umb://element/38e20924532d4ff4ae999fa98a1f3cee" 882 data-col-span="12" 883 data-row-span="1" 884 style=" --umb-block-grid--item-column-span: 12; --umb-block-grid--item-row-span: 1; "> 885 886 887<div class="blocks block-grid-rte "> 888<figure style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/2xpoaybo/heart-of-the-high-street-winners-and-finalists.jpg" alt="" data-caption="The winners and finalists celebrate their outstanding achievements"> 889<figcaption><br><strong>The Aberdeenshire winners and finalists celebrate their outstanding achievements in the Heart of the High Street Awards</strong></figcaption> 890</figure> 891<p> </p> 892</div> 893 </div> 894</div> 895 896</div> 897 898 </section> 899 </article> 900 <aside class="container py-2"> 901 <a href="/news" class="btn btn-secondary">Return to News Centre</a> 902 </aside> 903</main> 904 905 906<footer class="bg-blue-dark text-center pb-5"> 907 <div class="bg-blue-light w-100 py-3 mb-0"> 908 </div> 909 <div class="container-fluid pt-3 align-items-center h-100 mx-auto primary-links-container"> 910 <div class="primary-links-list mx-2"> 911 <ul class="list-inline mb-4 d-flex justify-content-center flex-md-row flex-column"> 912 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="/" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">Home</a></li> 913 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="/accessibility-translations" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">Help with this website</a></li> 914 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="/data/accessibility" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">Accessibility</a></li> 915 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="/data/site-information" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">Cookies</a></li> 916 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="/data/data-protection" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">Privacy</a></li> 917 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="/news" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">News</a></li> 918 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="/contact-us" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">Contact the council</a></li> 919 </ul> 920 </div> 921 <ul class="list-inline mt-2 d-flex justify-content-center flex-md-row flex-column"> 922 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aberdeenshire/430917186975751" target="_blank" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">Facebook</a></li> 923 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="https://twitter.com/aberdeenshire" target="_blank" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">X</a></li> 924 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aberdeenshire-council" target="_blank" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">LinkedIn</a></li> 925 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/aberdeenshirecouncil" target="_blank" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">YouTube</a></li> 926 <li class="fw-bold list-inline-item"><a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VayVYVtIHphFQYLg3T1a" class="px-lg-4 px-md-2 px-sm-1">WhatsApp</a></li> 927 </ul> 928 <p class="fst-italic fw-bold strapline">from mountain to sea... the very best of Scotland!</p> 929 </div> 930</footer> 931
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