PLANS for a new retail park expected to bring major brands to an Aberdeenshire town are moving forward.
Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has been appointed lead consultant on the construction of a new retail park on the outskirts of Banchory.
It is expected to bring some big brands including Lidl, Home Bargains, Starbucks and an M&S Food store.
It follows Aberdeenshire Council granting planning permission to Banchory Estates to build three retail units and a drive-through café on land behind the town’s Tesco store.
READ MORE: Coronation: Seven in 10 Scots do not care, according to new survey
Work is expected to begin this summer.
Martin McConnell, managing partner of Hardies, said: “As lead consultant on this exciting project we will undertake a range of project management duties, including full quantity surveying, principal designer and energy services.”
Hardies noted it would also work alongside architect IDA, structural engineer Goodsons, and mechanical and engineering company Horizon.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel