It’s incredibly disappointing that BT have announced their proposals to remove a number of telephone boxes across Aberdeenshire.
Payphones are important in our local communities, where many people do not have access to a strong phone signal. Just last year I supported the campaign against the removal of the telephone box in Monymusk and I understand that people will be aghast at having to fight their corner once again.
BT are currently consulting with Aberdeenshire Council, who are encouraging locals to submit responses via either local councillors or area managers by the beginning of September.
Payphones in the consultation include:
• Fettercairn
• Keith Muir Gardens, Drumoak.
• Beltie Road, Torphins.
• Tornaveen Public Hall, Torphins.
• Eden Cottage on B9119, Echt.
• Public call office, Glebe Land, Kirkton of Skene.
• Muirend Road, Portlethen.
• Village Hall, Fintray.
• Public Hall, Udny Station.
• School Road, Newburgh.
• Crossfolds Crescent, Peterhead.
• The Square, Mintlaw.
• Modley Place, Ellon.
• Market Street, Ellon
• Market Square, Oldmeldrum.
• Town hall, Market Place, Inverurie
• Kendal Road, Kemnay.
• Post Office, Monymusk.
• Bleachfield Street, Huntly.
• Cairnwell, Glenshee Road, Braemar.
• Inverey, Braemar.
• Public Hall, Glenbuchat, Strathdon
• Kildrummy Inn, Kildrummy, Alford.
• Essie Road, Rhynie.
