Aberdeenshire Conservation Recycle Store (ACReS)

Managed by:

North East Scotland Preservation Trust

Project Description

To develop and expand building materials store which will operate as a social enterprise to collect, assess and recycle architectural heritage materials otherwise destined for landfill.  The project costs to relate to the employment of a part-time Manager for the store at Mintlaw.  The Manager will oversee the retail operation and will be responsible for volunteers working at the store.  The store aims to be fully sustainable within three years of operation.

Quote from Participating Organisation

Councillor Marcus Humphrey, Chairman, North East Scotland Building Preservation Trust:

"This is great news for Aberdeenshire's Built & Cultural Heritage.  The LEADER funding is the catalyst to providing the Aberdeenshire Conservation Recycle Store with a store manager who can grow the store enabling the retention and reuse of architectural granite stones, as well as slates, and cast iron goods for restoration projects.  These materials are a non renewable resource which give the people of north east Scotland a direct link with earlier generations of  tradesmen and an essential factor in providing a built heritage which draws tourists here from all over the world."