Dawn Renton

Scotland

Reporter, Mick Jagger enthusiast, lover of Dunfermline FC, flower child with a rock n roll heart. Views my own unless I RT yours.

Articles

New home for iconic Top Gear vehicles at Grampian Transport Museum

Feb 12, 2025 | scotsman.com | Dawn Renton

A mystery which has been puzzling vehicle enthusiasts across the country has been solved with a ‘bombshell’ announcement from Alford based Grampian Transport Museum. Ever since the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu announced last year that they were to close their long running ‘World of Top Gear’ exhibition after 15 years, fans across the country have been asking where would the irreplaceable iconic vehicle collection resurface? Now we have the answer.
Grampian Credit Union lends a helping hand to Aberdeenshire Loves Local Gift Card

Sep 6, 2024 | scotsman.com | Dawn Renton

The popular Aberdeenshire Loves Local Gift Card which supports local businesses and communities is now available for collection at Grampian Credit Union. It marks the first location in Aberdeen where the gift card can be collected, making it even easier for residents and businesses to support their shops, restaurants and other service providers across the region.
North east communities in line for £2 million funding boost

Sep 4, 2024 | scotsman.com | Dawn Renton

SSEN Transmission has launched its first ever Community Benefit Fund, allowing organisations across the north of Scotland to apply for a share of £2 million for projects that will aid skills development, support the culture of local communities, and help alleviate fuel poverty. The fund marks the beginning of what could be over £100 million in support for communities in the north of Scotland, delivered as part of the largest electricity infrastructure programme the region has ever seen.
Banchory students energised by visit to Meikle Carewe Wind Farm

Sep 4, 2024 | scotsman.com | Dawn Renton

Independent renewable energy company RES recently welcomed students from Banchory Academy to its Meikle Carewe Wind Farm to support their syllabus. The 10.2 MW site, which is owned by The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) and managed by RES, became operational in 2013.
Promotion at Thainstone as part of long-term commitment

Sep 2, 2024 | scotsman.com | Dawn Renton

ANM, the leading producer-owned co-operative has announced a key promotion within the Group as part of its long-term strategy to deliver different routes to market for members and customers. Senior Auctioneer Tim McDonald has been promoted to the new role of Manager for Farm Machinery & Agricultural Valuations.
Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge wins Scotland’s Best Infrastructure Project for 2024

Aug 30, 2024 | scotsman.com | Dawn Renton

Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge has been crowned winner of the Best Infrastructure Project at the 2024 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards held in Edinburgh. A strong field of 20 entries from across Scotland were considered by an expert industry panel across several categories including infrastructure, transport, place-making, rail, remediation, best small project, geotechnical and marine.
Still time to enter Tom’s Cairn Races

Aug 29, 2024 | scotsman.com | Dawn Renton

Entries for the annual Tom’s Cairn 10k Trail Race and 5k Race are still open. The 10k trail race is in its seventh year, while a 5k event, open to all including under 16s, was added in 2017. A fundraiser organised by the Parent Council for Finzean School and Ballogie Nursery, the trail race will start at Birse and Feughside Parish Church, at 2.30pm on Sunday 8th September, while the 5k race, and an additional primary kids race, will start shortly after.
A one stop shop for all things dementia in Aberdeenshire

Aug 29, 2024 | scotsman.com | Dawn Renton

From support for carers to navigating a condition which affects around 90,000 people in Scotland every year, a revamped website is set to become a vital resource to residents across the north-east. A dedicated team at Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership (AHSCP) has put together the expert guide, in a bid to help people navigate the dementia journey. It is hoped that dementiaAberdeenshire will offer a virtual handhold, both for those living with the condition and their loved ones.
Views sought on management of Mearns forests

Aug 28, 2024 | scotsman.com | Dawn Renton

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is inviting local residents and visitors to three of its main Aberdeenshire forests to take part in the consultation process for the Mearns Land Management Plan (LMP). The LMP covers the much used working forests of Fetteresso, Glenfarquhar and Drumtochty – all West of Stonehaven – and will set out how FLS intends to manage them over the ten years from 2025 to 2035.
Aberdeenshire Council makes pledge to choose local

Aug 28, 2024 | scotsman.com | Dawn Renton

Aberdeenshire Council has made a pledge to boost the region’s economy by choosing to support local businesses whenever it possibly can. Council Leader Cllr Gillian Owen has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge on behalf of the authority, promising to prioritise spending with enterprises in the region.