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OUR MISSION IS
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To create spaces and environments which inspire movement, develop confidence and encourage curiosity, allowing individuals to explore possibilities and push boundaries.
To create a place that brings the community together creating jobs for the area and helps to develop individuals to be the best versions of themselves.
To create a destination that helps to make Banchory and Aberdeenshire a great place to live in and to visit.
To create a place that can cater for more people, and crucially not be impacted by weather.
OUR VISION IS
A free to access outdoor public activity park, which will encourage movement and creativity, with no financial barriers. Coupled with a sustainable indoor activity centre, which delivers classes for the local population as well as being a tourist destination in its own right.
An adventure tourism destination which is an attraction for families visiting Banchory and the surrounding area AND most importantly serves the local community.
WHERE?
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WHAT?
​​​Following an initial proposal from The Movement Bothy Team a community survey was undertaken in August and September 2024, and here's what you had to say:
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From the survey, existing operational information and additional research a phased design was created by architects KSA Chartered Architects Ltd.
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Phase 1:
Multi-use gym
A gym space suitable for a variety of uses including Tough Monkees, movement literacy classes, parkour and birthday parties. Including a reduced risk air bag.
Strength & conditioning gym
A traditional free weights gym suitable for strength training for young people and adults.
Covered outdoor space
A covered outdoor space including fixed parkour equipment including boxes, platforms, and bars, and overflow space for both gyms (keeping our outdoor roots)
Multi-use room
A multi-use room for birthday parties, educational workshops and community hire.
Office space
Toilets and shower facilities
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Phase 2:
Play Cafe
A softplay space inspiring movement and play for under 6's all year around.
Cafe
​A cafe selling nourishing and tasty food.
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Phase 3:
Covered Wheeled Sports Area
​A large covered outdoor area allowing for wheeled sports activities such as BMX and skateboarding to take place all year round without worry of rain and wind.
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Phase 4:
Bouldering Gym
A gym space with various climbing features on short walls, to be used without ropes and harnesses.
A community wellbeing hub
Run by Deeside Wellbeing Collective CIC including yoga studios and treatment rooms.
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In addition to Movement Bothy 2.0 a free to access park will also be created over time, some ideas which could be included:
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Play Area
A free to access play area providing space for creative play.
Bouldering Features
Free to access outdoor climbing features for a range of abilities.
Parkour Park
Free to access outdoor parkour park for a range of abilities.
Pump Track
A free to access tarmac pump track for use by bikes, scooters, skateboard and skates.
1km+ Tarmac Track
A free to access tarmac track which can be used by the public as well as local clubs for coaching and competitions.
Covered Space for Community Groups
​A covered space which could be used by community groups for classes, and/or community gatherings.
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WHAT'S NEXT?​
​In the background we are working on the business plan and feasibility study, to be completed by June 2025 at which time planning permission will be sought. ​There is no doubt that this is an ambitious project, which we hope will benefit the community both in Banchory and wider Aberdeenshire. Creating environments that inspire movement; developing individuals who are fit for their future; and supporting the economic development of our amazing part of the country. We are extremely grateful for the communities support so far.​
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OUR STORY SO FAR
If you don't know where we've come from check out our history below.
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2019
Movement Evolution Scotland CIC (MES) was founded and the hunt for a home began.
MES Delivered holiday camps and three after school classes a week at Kippie Lodge.
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2020
Covid restrictions.
MES delivered online challenges and a virtual sports day and built large portable obstacles.
MES adapted to deliver activities outside in public parks.
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2021
Continued Covid restrictions.
MES continued to delivered activities in public parks and village halls.
MES added Skateboarding to the freesipirt sports delivered in the summer months.
MES agreed a land lease with Leys Estate - we found a home (kind of)!
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2022
MES moved onto the site at Woodend of Crathes and placed two donated shipping containers onto the site.
MES launched The Movement Bothy membership (despite only consisting of a couple of shipping containers)
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2023
MES volunteers installed the roof and officially opened The Movement Bothy.
MES added BMX to the freespirit sports delivered and
began working with the Deeside Wellbeing Collective CIC on projects.
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2024
MES added racks and monkey bars to the inside of The Movement Bothy and volunteers further developed
the Parkour Park outside The Movement Bothy.
The Movement Bothy finished the 23/24 membership year with close to 230 members - and lots of full classes!
MES launches plans for The Movement Bothy 2.0 & Activity Park.​
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2025
The first plans for The Movement Bothy 2.0 & Activity Park are shared
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