Information last updated by HFRA Chairman on 27 April 2006 (Comment)

Banks

Since the closure of Clydesdale Bank's branch in Kintore in 2005, there has not been a permanent bank in Kintore.  Branches of  Bank of Scotland, Clydesdale, Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds TSB can be found in Inverurie.  All other major high street banks can be found in Aberdeen. 

 

However, basic banking facilities are available at Kintore Post Office for customers of most leading high street banks.  Click here to visit Post Office website for details.

 

The Royal Bank of Scotland's mobile bank also visits the Square in Kintore on a weekly basis for those who are unable to travel to Inverurie.  Please click here to visit their website for the latest times.

Car Wash

There is a jet wash system available at the Station Garage on Northern Road in Kintore.  Additional Jet Wash systems can be found at the BP filling station in Port Elphinstone (map).  Fully automated car washs can be found at Morrison's supermarket in Inverurie (map) and at the BP filling station (situated at the back of Lawerence of Kemnay Ford garage) in in Port Elphinstone, Inverurie (map).

Churches

Full details of churches in the Kintore area can be found by clicking here.

Doctor Surgeries

Kintore is served by the Inverurie Medical Centre which has a surgery in Kintore.  Full details can be found by clicking here.

Emergency Numbers

Police	Grampian Police	Tel: 999 or 01467 620222 (non-emergency)
Police	Crime Stoppers	Tel: 0800 555 111 (non-emergency)

Fire

Grampian Fire Brigade

Tel: 999 or 01224 696666 (non-emergency)

Ambulance

Scottish Ambulance

Tel: 999 or 01224 812200 (non-emergency)

Doctor

NHS 24 / G-DOCS

Tel: 0845 24 24 24 (non-emergency)

Electricity

Scottish Hydro

Tel: 0800 300 999

Gas

Transco

Tel: 0800 111 999

Water & Sewage

Scottish Water

Tel: 0845 600 8855

Fire Brigade

There is an unmanned fire station located within Kintore on Northern Road, next to the Fish & Chips shop.

Library

Kintore library is situated currently in Allandale Gardens (just off Forest Road) but will be moving soon to the new Primary School.  For more information click here.

Local Press

Aberdeen Independent, 256 Union Street, Aberdeen	Tel: 01224 618300
Aberdeen Herald & Post, PO Box 43, Aberdeen	Tel: 01224 635563
Evening Express, PO Box 43, Aberdeen	Tel: 01224 690222
Inverurie Herald, 15b High Street, Inverurie	Tel: 01467 625150
Press & Journal, PO Box 43, Aberdeen	Tel: 01224 690222
Scot Ads, 170 Union Street, Aberdeen	Tel: 0845 7434343
The Sunday Post, 2 Imperial Place, Aberdeen	Tel: 01224 585371

  Local Radio Station

The main commercial local radio station in the area is Northsound One that broadcasts on 96.9FM.  Visit Northsound website for more information at www.northsound.co.uk.

 

North East Community Radio (NECR) broadcasts on 102.5FM next to the building beside the electricity substation, opposite the Torryburn Hotel.  For more information or to make special requests Tel: 01467 632878.

Petrol Station

The nearest petrol station is the BP Service Station located at the A96 roundabout to Port Elphinstone (map).  There is also an Esso filling station on North Street, Inverurie (map) and petrol can also be obtained both from the Morrison's (map) and Tesco (map) supermarkets.

Police Station

There is no longer a police station in Kintore and the nearest station is in Blackhall Road, Inverurie.  A room within Kintore's town hall is however used as a substation for officers to maintain focus within the local community.

Refuse & Recycables Collection

Household Refuse

Bins in Kintore are emptied on Wednesdays throughout Kintore with the exception of the stretch of the road after the Torryburn Hotel to the A96 which are collected on a Thursday. 

 

Changes to refuse collection in Kintore is underway to introduce a Kerbside Recycling service.  Households in Kintore are being supplied with a recycling box and a paper recycling bag.  For more information, visit the Aberdeenshire Council recycling website by clicking here.

 

When all households have received these collection will alternate each week between general refuse (i.e your wheelie bin) and recyclable refuse (i.e. the box and bag.  Rubbish for collection should be placed at the kerbside outside your property on the day.

 

Special Uplifts

Special uplifts for bulky waste, furniture, fridge/freezer and cars can be arranged by Aberdeenshire Council recycling and waste department  Contact Aberdeenshire Waste line on 0845 600 3 900 or visit their web pages by clicking here.

 

Skip Hire

Skips can be hired from Aberdeenshire Council for a much lower price than those hired from commercial companies.  However demand is high and skips need to be booked in advance.  Contact Aberdeenshire Waste line on 0845 600 3 900 or visit their web pages by clicking here.

Supermarkets

There are branches of Morrisons (map) and Tesco (24 hour) (map) in Inverurie.  The nearest Asda is in Dyce (map) and the nearest Sainsbury is at Berryden Road, Aberdeen (map).

Tourist Information

There is an information board in The Square, behind the Town House.  A tourist information centre is situated inside the Town Hall in Inverurie.