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Fraserburgh man hopes to keep fire-hit newsagent local with takeover bid

John Trail in Fraserburgh's Mid Street.
John Trail in Fraserburgh's Mid Street.

A Fraserburgh man has started a campaign to keep a fire-hit newsagent in local hands after the local authority said it could be turned into a budget hotel.

Aberdeenshire Council wants to transform the derelict John Trail building in Fraserburgh’s Mid Street into lodgings for up to 10 people as part of its Fraserburgh 2021 regeneration project.

However, community councillor Paul Hendry has called for the idea to be dropped and the building, which was gutted in a blaze in 2009, to be used to benefit north-east schools.

He said, of the new scheme: “It’s a horrible idea. It’s in the middle of the town and wouldn’t improve the town centre in any way.

“We had six hotels at one point, another one is not something we need in the slightest.”

Instead, Mr Hendry wants the building to be handed over to his fledgling group to house 10 probationary teachers in Aberdeenshire.

He said: “At the last few parent council meetings I’ve attended, the big issue has been [the lack of] teachers.

“This solution would solve a problem. It would regenerate a building and tick boxes for parents.”

The port’s 2021 project also aims to restore both the Saltoun Chambers and old police station on Kirk Brae.

Last night, local councillor Ian Tait was supportive of the building remaining in local hands, but said he would prefer it to be returned to use as a shop.

He added: “If it had to be used for accommodation, then I think that would be a good use for the building.

“Education must have a high priority in my book, and we have to do all we can to draw in teachers.”

Those interested in supporting Mr Hendry’s group can contact him by email at abbadonelysium@hotmail.com