Open day in Stonehaven

AN OPEN day is being staged in Stonehaven today to drive home the message that it is open for business again after last November's devastating floods.

More than 80 homes and businesses were badly flooded when the River Carron burst its banks on 1 November after days of torrential rain in what was described as a once-in-200-years event. Some businesses only reopened earlier this month after refurbishment work.

Today's event has been organised by Stonehaven Town Partnership, Kincardine & Mearns Area Partnership and Stonehaven Business Association with support from Aberdeenshire Council.