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Gardeners to create ‘pocket park’ in heart of ailing shopping district

Green Spaces Officer Lewis Swales (right) and Aberdeenshire Council’s Buchan Area Project Officer Robert McGregor are pictured at Collieburn
Green Spaces Officer Lewis Swales (right) and Aberdeenshire Council’s Buchan Area Project Officer Robert McGregor are pictured at Collieburn

Plans to create a “pocket park” in the heart of the north-east’s biggest town are under way in an effort to regenerate the area.

A wide-reaching public consultation earlier this year revealed that residents in Peterhead want more greenery in the heart of the town.

Now the port’s new green spaces officer, Lewis Swales, has begun work to transform a corner of derelict land on Broad Street into a small garden.

The theme of the environmental project has been inspired by the town’s nautical heritage.

Mr Swales said: “We have taken on board the suggestions from the public and agreed that the pocket park should have a fishing and maritime theme.

“This theme will be kept in mind during the planning phases and we will include this theme to as large a degree as possible during construction.”

In addition to plants and seating, the park will include public artwork inspired by the sea.

Information signs will highlight both the story behind the garden and the history of the site itself which was a rose garden before the current houses were built.

The community-led scheme will give local people the opportunity to help improve the area.

Mr Swales is also working to modernise other green spaces in the town including Collieburn and Meethill Park. His new officer role is being funded by Big Lottery for three years.

Peterhead Projects, the organisation which is overseeing the outdoor programme, believes the idea can improve the well-being of Peterhead’s population.

The organisation’s development manager Ken Duncan said: “There is a real desire among local residents, groups and

Aberdeenshire Council to develop and harness the potential of these areas.

“We are delighted to have Lewis continuing his excellent work within the community and we would like to thank the Big Lottery for its generosity which will enable people of all ages, gender and abilities to participate in a host of exciting new activities.”

Hands-on work at the Broad Street site is due to begin in February once planning is complete.