Turriff Community Column

21/10/2025

Monday.

Calling all patients of the former Fyvie Oldmeldrum Medical Practice now Newburn at Oldmeldrum!!!
Following the closure of the Fyvie Branch surgery we would like to hear from people about the impact the closure has had on them. To do this we are holding two drop in sessions on THURSDAY 23rd OCTOBER
12:30 - 2pm at the Meldrum and Bourtie Church Hall (please note that the address in the letter which was sent was incorrect)
3 - 5pm at Fyvie Primary School.

In addition you can also come an tell us about your experiences following to the closure of the Fyvie Branch Surgery on Monday 27th October between 3:30 - 7pm at the Gateway Centre in Turriff.

If you can't make it along to chat to us you can fill in a short survey - link in comments ⬇⬇⬇

NHS Grampian Aberdeenshire Council

22/09/2025

Twenty's Plenty 🫡

04/08/2025

Show cancelled ⛔️

⛔️ update alert 🌦️ It is with regret that the organisers of the Turriff Show will close the show at 12.30pm today, Monday 4 August, due to the weather forecast.

From 2.30pm there will be limited small vehicle access to the show-ground. All heavy and agricultural machinery must remain until 5.00pm.

Show President, John Ledingham said: “the safety of our visitors and exhibitors is our priority at this time. Thank you to everyone for your understanding and support, we are as disappointed as I know you will all be, but we have to take the cautious approach for the wellbeing of everyone.”

04/08/2025

📝New Signing Announcement

Bena McRae joins Aberdeen City Ladies FC

We’re thrilled to confirm the permanent signing of Bena ahead of the 2025/26 Season. 🔴⚪️

Bena shared this:
“I’ve played football since I was 10 years old, all through Turriff youth starting at U12s, then U14s and U16s. Recently, over the past two seasons, I’ve been playing for U18s, serving as captain in my first season at U18. The past 2 years I’ve also been selected to play for the Aberdeenshire football squad. I’m looking forward to my season ahead and happy to be continuing football this season.”

🗣️Manager Ally Beattie shared his thoughts:

“We’re delighted to welcome Bena to Aberdeen City!
Bena joins us after 2 seasons of football with Turriff U18s. She’s a composed and confident defender, comfortable on the ball and capable of playing anywhere across the backline.
Bena brings valuable depth to the squad, and we’re really looking forward to supporting her development here at the club.”

Thank you Jill for the pic 📸
Jax Mc Media

03/08/2025

We're seeing that some stallholders have opted to pack up early from The Show due to the amber weather warning for tomorrow.
Showjumping is cancelled. 🐎

03/08/2025

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02/08/2025

Turriff Show time!
Entry this year is £23 for everyone aged 16+, no concessions.
Hoping everyone has a great time! 🌞 🐄 🐑 🍦 🌧

22/07/2025

26/06/2025

Fiona and family have fundraising down to a tee!

Fiona Gray and her family have seen it, done it - and got lots of t-shirts! From creating their own in their early days of fundraising, through our 'light blue' phase (below) to today's eye-catching darker blue design, the family from Turriff hasn't missed an opportunity to pull on a Scottish Huntington's Association top, raise money and spread awareness in their community.

Now, after more than 12 years of dedicated the support, the family's total raised so far is fast approaching £50,000.

Even the Covid pandemic couldn't stop them - the family just carried on by gathering a team together to do a virtual Kiltwalk in and around their home town. Other events over the years have included a ladies’ day, a Santa Tractor run, 'tattie shed' dances, and coffee mornings.

This year alone Fiona’s husband Kevin has raised over £2200 by taking part in the Falkirk Wheel Abseil and donations continue to come in from the collection can at their local petrol station. Fiona’s nephew Blair Scott took part in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk and the family has also signed up for the Dundee Kiltwalk on 17 August, on what would have been Fiona’s late mum Marion Scott’s 83rd birthday.

“When Mum was diagnosed it was a big learning curve for all of us. She had mobility issues and over time was no longer able to walk or speak. The support we had from Scottish Huntington’s Association made a real difference,” said Fiona.

Read more at https://ow.ly/Hkh250WcTWx

*If you are inspired by the family’s fundraising and want to get involved, there are lots of ways to get involved. Visit https://hdscotland.org/get-involved/ *

08/04/2025

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08/04/2025

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Our next event in the Band Hall is our annual Bothy Ballads Competition.
Sunday 20th April with doors open at 12.30 and the competition beginning at 1.30pm.
Tea/Coffee and Breid n Cheese will be served at the interval.
£5.00 per person.
We hope to welcome you to the hall to enjoy an afternoon of traditional entertainment.

08/04/2025

This Thursday 🌟