Aberdeenshire Council is to hold a drop-in session in relation to a proposed conservation area in Auchenblae.

Auchenblae has been earmarked as one of the villages within Aberdeenshire to be considered for designation as a conservation area. The village is home to more than 75 listed buildings, and also benefits from its setting among the hills and waterways situated between the Mount of Finella.

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The local authority has said plans to designate Auchenblae as a conservation area is a way of highlighting the architectural and historic interest of the village, as well as to manage change's in the village effectively in the future.

As a result, Aberdeenshire Council are encouraging local communities to get involved with the process. The draft conservation area appraisal is now complete and can be viewed online.

The drop-in session will also provide locals with an opportunity to get involved. This will be held at Auchenblae Hall on 10 April 2013 from 4pm to 8pm.

(JP/IT)