Farquharson Court, Finzean

The sheltered housing scheme at Farquharson Court, Finzean was built in 1983 and consists of 9 cottages grouped around attractive landscaped courtyard areas. Communal facilities are provided in the form of a residents’ lounge and kitchen, laundry and guest bedroom where tenants' friends and relatives can stay.

All properties have electric heating and there is a Scheme Manager call system throughout the scheme.

The Visiting Scheme Manager is on duty at the scheme during weekdays, and when not on duty, support for tenants is provided through the Community Alarm scheme that can initiate appropriate action to assist.

The village of Finzean is located between Banchory and Aboyne close to the Water of Feugh. There is a general store and Post Office close to Farquharson Court and Medical Practices and Dental Practices are available in both Banchory and Aboyne.

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays mini bus transport is available to Banchory, and on Fridays there is a community bus to Aboyne. There is now a 'village hopper' bus service on Thursdays to Aboyne and Banchory. Both Banchory and Aboyne have a range of shops and businesses along with cultural and social activities. In Finzean itself there is a Friendship Club, which particularly caters for older people, and various social activities take place in the residents lounge at Farquharson Court. The local church is the Church of Scotland Birse and Feughside Parish Church.