Where We Are Now

We are currently working on a draft of the Community Action Plan, using the North Queensferry Action Plan as a reference to help structure the document in a clear and practical way.

At the same time, we are still gathering information to build a full picture of the village as it is today. This includes collecting details about local groups and clubs, with basic information and contact details. If you are part of a group — or know of one — we would really value you getting in touch so we can include it.

We are also using the final survey analysis to identify key priorities and the actions they suggest. These are being organised into short-term “quick wins”, as well as medium- and long-term opportunities.

The aim is to create a document that works in two ways: as a snapshot of Aberdour today, and as a practical guide for future improvements, shaped by what the community has said matters most.

We are organising a final pitch event at the Aberdour Festival to help the community take ownership of the priorities that have emerged so far.

At this event, which is inspired by the Dundee SOUP,  we would like to see local groups and residents present ideas for projects that respond to these priorities and help deliver real improvements in the village.

In the lead-up to the festival, we will run workshops to support this process. These sessions are designed to help shape ideas, connect them to the identified priorities, and prepare participants for the pitch event.

More information about dates, formats, and how to take part will be shared soon.

Alongside event planning, we are working on the practical aspects that will support participation in these activities.

This includes developing a simple and transparent process for how people can put forward project ideas, how applications will be reviewed, and how funding will be allocated. We are also considering how best to support participants as they develop their ideas, including guidance and preparation through the workshops.

As we are not a constituted group, particular care is being taken to ensure that funding is managed in a way that is fair, accountable, and easy to understand. The aim is to make the process accessible, while giving residents the confidence to take part and lead their own projects.