Gamrie Bay Court, Gardenstown

Gamrie Bay Court is located within the village of Gardenstown, which is roughly 7 miles East of Banff. The scheme contains 15 Sheltered Housing flats split over 2 levels, and there is a separate former warden house.

Average overall occupancy rates at the scheme were 89.4% over 10 years, and there have been significant challenges in letting vacancies at the scheme in the past.

Gamrie Bay Court has a negative Net Present Value of around -£2.3 million, which is mainly driven by the high cost of future investment required at the scheme. Lost income due to vacancies also contributes towards this figure, but even if occupancy was 100% the scheme would still require substantial subsidy from other tenants to maintain.

Gardenstown offers some facilities for tenants, with a local shop and bus stop within walking distance of the scheme. However, the village is built on a steep slope which may be challenging for tenants with reduced mobility. The closest GP and Pharmacy services are in Banff and Macduff respectively, requiring tenants to travel by bus or car to access these.

The main driver for considering the scheme for closure is the high level of future investment required to maintain the scheme, which would require significant levels of subsidy from other tenants.

Average overall occupancy rates at the scheme were 89.4% over 10 years, and there have been significant challenges in letting vacancies at the scheme in the past.

The main driver for considering the scheme for closure is the high level of future investment required to maintain the scheme, which would require significant levels of subsidy from other tenants.

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Elinor asked 10 days ago

We hear you — and we deeply respect the strength of feeling in Gamrie. The residents of this scheme are not just tenants; they are lifelong members of the village, with deep roots in the land, the hills, and the community. Many have made the conscious decision to remain in Gamrie, selling their homes to stay close to what they know and love — their families, friends, and the support of a close-knit village.
We understand that places like the old school and Eli’s Café, and groups like Knit and Natter, are more than just activities — they are lifelines of connection, purpose, and belonging. The thought of losing that is understandably distressing, and we do not take these concerns lightly.
Please know that no final decision has been made. If any changes are proposed, they will be approached with the utmost care, compassion, and respect for the people who call this place home. We are committed to listening to residents and their families, and to working together to find solutions that honour their wishes and preserve their dignity.
This is not just about buildings — it’s about people, and we will never lose sight of that.
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These residents are Gamrie born and bred. The hills are part of their life here. They have chosen to remain here. Selling their homes to do so. All have family l, friends and village support, even down to local groups in the old schooly and knit and natter at Eli's Cafe. They are seriously upset about tbe prospect of loosing their chosen home. How can you do this to out elderly?

Elinor asked 10 days ago

We fully acknowledge the strength of connection that residents of Gamrie have to their homes, their community, and the surrounding landscape. For many, this is not just a place to live — it’s where they were born, raised families, built friendships, and contributed to village life. The hills, the familiar faces, and the local groups like those at the old school and Eli’s Café are part of their identity and daily comfort.
We understand that the prospect of change is deeply upsetting, especially when it affects people who have chosen to remain in the village, often selling their previous homes to do so. These are not just properties — they are chosen homes, filled with memories and meaning.
Please be assured that no decisions have been made, and if any changes are proposed, they will not be taken lightly. The well being, dignity, and preferences of our elderly residents are at the heart of every discussion. If a decision is made to close a scheme, it will be accompanied by a long-term, fully supported process that prioritises keeping people close to their communities, families, and support networks.
We are committed to listening, engaging, and working with residents and their families every step of the way. Your concerns are not only heard — they are central to the process.

Page last updated: 20 May 2025, 10:15 AM

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