What’s happening? Many are asking us these questions – “What’s happening at Number 30?” “When will it open?” and the answer is complex, so here’s a full update on where things are and what we’re doing. As many of you know, we needed to find additional money for various pieces of equipment and fittings for …
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A revelation!
As the majority of scaffolding has come down, it’s now possible to see the full beauty of the (almost completely) renovated exterior. Naturally, this has given rise to a number of questions, some of which we’ll endeavour to answer here. This renovation has been challenging yet, we have pulled together to deliver the best possible …
Time captured
Article written by Dawn McLachlan for Huntly Development Trust The No30 Time Capsule is now safely tucked away beneath the floor and will probably not be seen again in my lifetime. When Huntly Development Trust asked me if I would collect and curate the contents of the time capsule, I relished the challenge. It was …
An excellent opportunity!
No.30 Café Bar Expressions of Interest now open Whilst the main focus of attention in this project so far has been the refurbishment works, and it’s hard to miss a huge scaffolded building right in the middle of the town centre and with so much excitement about what it will bring; behind the scenes, a …
Update on our Swifts
Cally here from Huntly & District Swift Group. I just thought I would write a quick update on swift activity around No.30 before I head off to Segovia. I will be attending the 6th International Swift Conference which has been held off for two years so looking forward to that. The city of Segovia welcomes …
Beautiful swifts!
As many know, Huntly town Square is home to a colony of beautiful swifts who have been returning to nest, year after year for generations. When a large building like No.30 is home to swifts, it’s imperative that, when work is being done, measures are taken so that the swifts are protected to ensure their …
January 2022
A New Year and lots of work to do! No.30 project contractors, Bancon, returned to site in unusually warm weather for January, having resolved the scaffolding set-up matters prior to the Christmas break so they’re now very busy working with the architects and the Design Team, preparing for the next stages of the work, internally …
Welcome to the Number 30 Blog
This blog will document the refurbishment of this beautiful building in Huntly town centre. The eagerly awaited start of refurbishment work to Number 30 The Square, (former Cruickshanks building) has finally begun! Whilst it probably feels like a long time since HDT purchased this building, it’s only a little over two years, during which time …