Members' Centres and
Friends' Groups
NORTH EAST ABERDEENSHIRE MEMBERS' CENTRE
( Charity Number SC 024227 )
The North East Aberdeenshire Members' Centre supporting the National Trust for Scotland was established in 1977 and has a total of approximately 100 members. The Centre organizes a varied programmme of talks, social events and excursions throughout the year. Both members and non-members (for a small donation) are welcome to attend these events, many of which take place in either Haddo House or Fyvie Castle. The Centre gives financial and practical support to our three local NTS properties: Fyvie Castle, Haddo House and Pitmedden Garden.
Events are open to members and non-members. They are free to members but visitors are requested to donate £3.
If you would like to request further information about any event, or join the group, please contact Patricia Shaw (Chairperson): ne.aberdeenshire.mc@gmail.com.
The latest North East Aberdeenshire Members' Centre Newsletter is available as a webpage using the link on the left. To obtain a copy in PDF format, which includes an application form for the September and October events, follow this link. Note that you will need Abobe Acrobat Reader or a compatible programme to read or print this version.
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Current Programme
Programme September and October 2025
- 26th September 2025, 7:00pm at Daviot Village Hall.
- "Fundraising Concert featuring the students of Meldrum Academy..
The young musicians attending Meldrum Academy can boast a rock band, a ceilidh band, a guitar group, solo piano and clarinet players, pipers and highland dancers. They will be bringing their many and varied talents to Daviot Village Hall on 26th September to help us raise funds for the National Trust for Scotland. This is certain to be a popular event. Tickets will be available through Eventbrite, but Members can also buy tickets using the ticket application form at the end of the Newsletter.. - Thursday 9th October 2025, 10:30am.
- "Visit to the James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen.
The Institute takes its name from James Hutton (1726-1797), Scottish geologist, agriculturalist, chemical manufacturer, naturalist and physician. Often referred to as the "Father of Modern Geology", James Hutton played a key role in establishing geology as a modern science. The Institute was formed in 2011 from a merger of the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute (MLURI) and the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI). It works to improve the resilience of crops, land, natural resources and communities in the face of changes and climate and habitats. Their unique research is tested in labs and at scale on their farms. Chief Executive Prof. Colin Campbell will tell us more about the history and the current work at the Institute. There is no charge for what is certain to be a fascinating visit; but numbers will be limited so you will need to book using the booking form at the end of the newsletter.