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Friends of Haddo Country Park

Grey Squirrel Alert

Monday, 09 April 2012 15:26 Katy Gifford
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A member of the public has reported a possible sighting of a grey squirrel in the park. The appearance of grey squirrels could have a devasting effect on the resident popuation of red squirrels. If you see a grey squrrel  in th e park or surrounding area please report it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

FEED THE BIRDS

Monday, 09 April 2012 09:14 Katy Gifford
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We have bird feeders installed in the Discovery Haddo Area. Please feel free to fill them up anytime you are passing. The feed is in the bin near teh bird table.

 

Why has Haddo got piles?

Saturday, 11 June 2011 18:58 Chris York
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If you've visited Haddo this week you might have wondered why there are piles of netting, posts and bundles of wire lying around...

Thanks to the hard graft of Aberdeen University Officer Training Corps (OTC) we have made significant progress with 'Explore Haddo' - an educational area within the woodlands for visiting groups. Students from OTC volunteered this week and removed the top netting on one of the fences to create the boundary for 'Explore Haddo' - this is a space designed to allow groups to roam free within the defined area.

Piles of netting Students dismantling the fence

The students also dismantled another fence opening a second plantation for more adventurous visitors. We are really grateful for their hard work and it means that we can start to develop ideas for using 'Explore Haddo' more extensively. More details to follow...

The lowered fence boundary

 

Community Consultation Sunday 8th May 1100 - 1600

Thursday, 21 April 2011 15:36 Keris Burt
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LUC will be hosting an informal and interactive Community Consultation which will be a great opportunity to come along and find out about the latest developments of the Regeneration Project and to influence the future plans for Haddo Country Park.   It will be held in the Visitor Services Officer's Portakabin in the Car Park.  Put the date in your diary to pop in and have your say! 

 

Consultation on Regeneration Project 30 March 2011

Thursday, 24 March 2011 17:13 Katy Gifford
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The newly appointed consultants who are leading the next phase of the regeneration project are inviting our members to join them on a walk in the Park to validate some of the proposed improvements to the park. The invitation is attached.icon Regeneration Project Consultation Invitation 

 
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Friends of Haddo Country Park was formed in 2009 to try to help improve the way that it is managed for the benefit of visitors and to provide a voice for people who want to make a positive contribution to the sustainable development of the Country Park.

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About Haddo

Haddo Country Park was created in 1979 when the 4th Marquess of Aberdeen transferred 72.9 hectares of Haddo House policies to the Grampian Regional Council.  Aberdeenshire Council now owns and operates the Country Park.

The Park is part of a landscape developed in the first half of the 19th Century by the 4th Earl of Aberdeen, George Hamilton Gordon.   It is a popular recreational resource both for residents and visitors to the area, and is important in terms of its history and natural heritage.

Haddo House itself was built by the 1st Earl of Aberdeen in the early 18th century.  This Palladian mansion was designed by William Adam, and construction started in 1732.  The National Trust of Scotland (NTS) now owns and manages the House and formal gardens.

The Haddo Estate Trust owns and manages the woodland and agricultural land surrounding the House.

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Welcome to the Friends of Haddo Country Park's website

Haddo means many things to many people, and is a place that stirs the passions of most folk who visit. Whether it is history, music, architecture, landscapes or wildlife there is something special at Haddo for everyone.  We are working, as a voluntary organisation, to improve the way Haddo Country Park is managed for all visitors whether they travel a mile or a thousand miles. There are many aspects to Haddo and we hope that this website will give you a flavour of the richness of the place, and if you share our values of wanting to conserve the best bits, promoting them to the wider world and helping more people to enjoy their Haddo then why not join us.