Insch is a village in Garioch, 28 miles north-west from Aberdeen. There is a post office and a range of shops including chemist and hairdressers. There is also a health centre and a small hospital. The Bennachie Leisure Centre is located close to Foudland Court and for older people, there is a Senior Citizens Club, Lunch Club and Caring Club.
There are good transport links from Insch as it is located on the main Aberdeen-Inverness railway line, and also has bus service links to other local towns and Aberdeen.
Foudland Court consists of 29 flats and 6 cottages located on either side of Church Avenue.
In the main block building, there is lift access to both floors and there are also communal facilities including a residents lounge and kitchen. There is a laundry plus a guest bedroom where tenants’ relatives or friends can stay. All properties have electric heating, and there is a secure door entry system at the main entrance.
Offering housing for older people in a safe and secure property with staff onsite to provide housing management services. These schemes promote Independent Living with the capacity to signpost tenants to other services should needs change to allow you to live independently in the home for as long as possible. Our schemes have Community Alarm systems so tenants can call for help in the event of an emergency. When staff are not at the scheme, Community Alarm provides assistance.
Housing Officer: Claire Macdonald
Property Services Officer: Norman Beedie