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Visit Banchory and chances are you will encounter one of the 12 arti sts' fi ddles on display around the town. The vibrant new Banchory Violin Trail is located in various host locati ons including local shops, art venues, cafes and hotels in the town.

The violins represent Banchory’s musical history being the birth place of James Scott Skinner born in Banchory in 1843. Known as ‘The Strathspey King’ he is one of the greatest violinists and composers of Scotti sh traditi onal music composing many tunes which are sti ll played worldwide.

Inspired by themes of local heritage, nature, landscape and wildlife, each violin piece is truly a unique work of art to be enjoyed by visitors over the summer months. All violins are available to purchase and will be off ered for sale by aucti on in the autumn. The trail has been developed by Banchory & District Initi ati ve and supported by Banchory Business Associati on.

More informati on about each of the parti cipati ng arti sts and details of host locati ons can be found at www. visitbanchory.com/things-to-do/violin trail/ The Banchory Violin Trail runs unti l September 27th.

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Banchory Skate Park has received approval from the Sheriff to award them the lease of the Banchory Skatepark site at Bellfield Park.

Following a consultation period their project to create a new, bigger skatepark should have the final green light.

Funding applications are in and the group aims to begin building in October this year, funding dependent.

There is a GoFundMe page for anyone who wishes to donate.

Support for families living with dementia got a boost towards the end of May when the Forget-Me-Not Club's Burnett House re-opened its doors following lockdown.

There was live-streamed music, dancing, games, activities, nail painting and a healthy lunch to keep visitors amused.

A group representative said: "Thanks to all the FMN team who worked so hard to make this possible and for welcoming our members back in a gentle, warm, kind and caring manner. "It was lovely to see the first two members walk back in the door and we look forward to welcoming more as we gradually get back to normal."

If you'd like to find out more about Forget-me-Not's activities, email info@ forgetmenotclub.co.uk or call 01330 822655.