Name: Alice E Dennis music teacher GTCL LTCL
Business Type: Private teaching practice – piano and singing
Approximate number of students: 45
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 11.30am – 6.30pm
Address: Little Arnage, Ellon, AB41 8DH
Details: Popular private teaching practice offering high quality classical music training. Exceptional success rate for pupils sitting exams and auditions and high percentage of successful candidates for music colleges and other music courses. All ages and standards welcome.

Contact details
Name: Alice E Dennis
Position: Leader
Tel: 01358 722977
Email address: aliedennis@gmail.com

Business Name: Beverley Birkby Driving Instructor
Business hours: Lessons available 7 days a week, including evenings.
Address: 10 Balvenie Wynd, Ellon, AB41 9EZ
Details: Fully ADI qualified Driving Instruction. Patient, friendly & structured tuition for all ages and abilities. Block discounts available. Door-to-Door service. Nervous pupils welcome.

Contact details
Name: Beverley
Position: Owner
Tel: 07917 356644 (mobile)
Email address: beverleybirkby@hotmail.co.uk

Name:Ian Morrison, ATCL, Dip RSl, Drum Tuition
Address: Blair Cottage, Oldmeldrum
Business Hours: 7 days a week. Details: Music tuition studio. Drum kit, snare drum percussion and music theory tuition. Learn drums for fun, grade preparation for Trinity, Rock School, London College, School Syllabus{SQA} and Further Education preparation
Contact details
Name: Ian Morrison
Position: Music Instructor
Tel: 01651 871 960
Email address: ianmo69@hotmail.com

Name: Bon Accord Training Ltd
Address:The Training Centre, Hill of Menie, Balmedie, Aberdeen, AB23 8YD
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Saturday (by arrangement)
Details: Welcome to BON-ACCORD TRAINING LTD, one of the North East’s forerunners in the supply of driver, operator and safety training. Our focus is on training and assessment of personnel in the construction and oil industry on a variety of mechanical handling equipment. We are a family run business formed in 1986 and offer a high level of customer service. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high quality professional training, delivered with personal service. We strive to ensure every customer is happy with the service provided. With a proven track record of training thousands operators from a customer base of over 500 companies, we have a real focus on both delivering standard courses and developing tailored courses to meet customers need. At BON-ACCORD TRAINING we do not cut corners - The Company and its Instructors are accredited by the Independent Training Scheme and Standards Register (ITSSAR). All forklift courses are carried out in accordance with the current Approved Code of Practice L117 (A.C.O.P) and ITSSAR recommendations. Crane and Slinger courses can be either ITSSAR or C.P.C.S (CITB). We ensure our very high standards by being monitored annually by ITSSAR, CITB and SQA, whilst keeping abreast of and adhering to HSE legislation. Whilst our Instructors are accredited by ITSSAR, we also offer continuous development and each Instructor is monitored on a regular basis. They are encouraged to incorporate new skills in addition to ensuring they follow good practice. Part of our successful business strategy involves a company culture of a commitment to understanding customer needs, ensuring the most professional and cost effective support for every type and size of business, resulting in long term relationships with our customers. BON-ACCORD TRAINING has a highly experienced team who pride themselves in adaptability, awareness and professionalism.
Other Training: Forklift (All Types) : Overhead Crane/Slinger : Slinger/Banksman : Abrasive Wheels : Manual Handling : CPCS Test Centre : Construction Plant
Contact details
Name: Carol Gray
Position: Director / Training Manager
Tel:01358 742121
Fax: 01358 742988
Email address: info@bonaccord.plus.com
Website: http://www.bonaccordtraining.co.uk

Name: Oaks Training & Development Ltd
Address: Business Centre, Broomiesburn Road, Ellon, AB41 9RD
Website address: www.oakstraining.co.uk
Business hours: 9am - 5pm
Details: Oaks Training & Development is currently delivering Training &Vocational Qualifications in the following areas:
• Training the Trainer
• Team Leading
• Management
• Learning and Development
• Business and Administration
• Core Skills
• Get Ready for Work
In partnership with Skills Development Scotland Oaks Training Development offers (VQ Level 2) and Modern Apprenticeships (VQ Level 3) in the following areas: • Team Leading
• Management
• Learning and Development
• Business and Administration.

Contact details
Name: Stan Payne
Position: Managing Director
Tel/Fax: 01358 723030
Email address: info@oakstraining.co.uk

Name: Ellon Learning Centre, Banff & Buchan College
Address: Ellon Academy Annexe, Schoolhill Road, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 9JS
Telephone: +44(0)1358 729164
E-mail: ellon@banff-buchan.ac.uk
Website address: www.banff-buchan.ac.uk
Details: Banff & Buchan College are currently offering the following part-time courses at their Ellon Learning Centre:

PC Passport workshop; Microsoft Certified Application Specialist modules in Word, Excel, Access or Powerpoint;

ECDL; Advanced ECDL modules in Word, Excel, Access, or Powerpoint:
Information Technology; Word Processing-Office Technology: PDA in Book-Keeping; HN Unit in Payroll; HSE First Aid at Work; Elementary Food Hygiene.

In addition to above, Ellon Learning Centre will also be offering the following full-time classes for 2010/2011 session:

HNC Accounting; NQ Administration; SVQ Business & Administration; NC Business; HNC Business; HNC/D Interactive Multimedia Creation; Access to Nursing and HNC/D Social Sciences.


ILA Scotland funding may be available towards course fees - Call ILA on 0808 100 1090 for details.

Business Name:Well Wizards Ltd
Address: Unit 10, Balmacassie Commercial Centre, Ellon, AB41 8QR
Website address:www.wellwizards.com
Business Hours: 9am-5pm
Details: Well Wizards Ltd was set up in 2005 to provide independent engineering capability in the field of well engineering. We bring a real depth of knowledge in upper and lower completion design to your projects, from a unique unbiased and experienced viewpoint. Our experience ranges from HPHT high rate gas wells to large Deepwater field developments with a variety of operators all over the globe. We can carry out studies into your well engineering design options, new technology qualification and implemetation projects, design reviews, technical evaluations and technical failure troubleshooting projects.

Contact details
Name: Alasdair Campbell
Position: Well Enginering Consultant
Tel: 01358 720703
Email address: ali@wellwizards.com

Business Name:Alba Ecology Ltd.
Address: South Meiklemoss, Collieston, Ellon,Aberdeenshire, AB41 8SB
Website address: www.albaecology.co.uk
Details: Fully licenced ecological consultancy, carrying out surveys for environmental impact assessments and private planning applications, as well as research for conservation bodies & councils, and advice on wildlife and habitats.
• Bat Barn Owl surveys
• Badger, Otter, Wildcat, Water Vole, and other protected mammal surveys
• Bird surveys
• Reptile & Amphibian surveys
• Electrofishing
• Invertebrate surveys
• Habitat & botanical surveys

Contact details
Name: Paul Doyle
Position: Director
Tel: 01358 751384
Email address: paul@albaecology.co.uk

Business Name: NuLab Limited
Business Type: Laboratory Consultancy and Training Services
Address: Unit 1, New Inn Buildings, Market Street, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 9JD
Website address: http://www.nulab.co.uk
Email address: info@nulab.co.uk
Details: NuLab Limited is a specialist laboratory consultancy company, comprised of highly experienced chemists who have spent many years within the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry. The primary objective of NuLab Limited is to provide laboratory and process training courses ranging from an introduction to laboratory operations to safe methods of sampling, laboratory management and a number of modular courses specifically targeted at oil, gas and water analysis. We aim to provide chemists with the specific skills, mentoring and support that they require to deliver a high quality of analytical testing and enjoy the tasks and roles that they take on during their career. Together we offer almost 50 years of combined experience within our courses. We have our own specialised laboratory training facility in Ellon equipped with oil, gas and water testing equipment, typically used in the oil and gas industry. Residential or non residential courses can be arranged ranging from one day to two weeks. We can also help you with development of in-depth laboratory procedures, audits and healthchecks of lab facilities, competency assessment, mentoring and training of individual people or consultative analytical and laboratory support. With experience of providing project management and consultancy services to the development of over 25 laboratories worldwide, NuLab also provide new field start-up services and laboratory refurbishment from initial design to handover after first production..
Business Hours: 8.30am - 5pm

Contact details
Name: Cathy Alborough - Business Manager
Tel: 01358 729661 / 7296631
Contact E-mail: cathy@nulab.co.uk

Name:Abel Sweeps
Address: 2 Middle Ardo Steading, Udny, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 6QX
Telephone:07850 952 410
Website Address: http://www.abelsweeps.co.uk
Business Hours9.00am to 5.00pm Weekend appointment available
Details: Abel Sweeps chimney sweeps cover Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. We offer chimney sweeping, power sweeping, nest removal & cowl fitting.
Contact Name: Steve Bell
Occupation Chimney Sweep
E-mail address: steve@abelsweeps.co.uk

Business Name: Casa Salvatore
Address: 41-45 Station Road, Ellon, AB41 9AR
Website address:www.casasalvatore.co.uk
Opening hours: Visit web site for business hours
Details: A family friendly Italian restaurant serving traditional food at reasonable using the best local produce available. We offer three ways of meeting your dining needs: The Restaurant - Casa Salvatore - Take Away Pizza Salvatore Outside Catering - Liaison Catering

Contact details
Name: Bruce McGill
Position: Owner
Tel/Fax: 01358 722737
Email address: casasalvatore@btconnect.com

Business Name: The Gallery Coffee Shop & Tortolanos Ice Cream Parlour
Address: 32 Market Street, Ellon, AB41 9JD
Opening hours: 9.30am - 5pm Monday thru Saturday. Sunday 11.30am-5pm
Details: Coffee Shop specialising in homemade foods and homemade Italian ice-creams; gelato, sorbet, soya ice-creams & diabetics ice-creams. Private parties catered for in evenings.

Contact details
Name: Yvonne Tortolano
Position: Owner
Tel: 01358 722372
Email address: yvonnetortolano@yahoo.co.uk

Business Name:The Ythan Bakery
Address: 54 Bridge Street, Ellon, AB41 9AA
Website address: www.ythanbakery.co.uk
Details: Bakery and retail shop. Suppliers of morning goods, confectionary and celebration cakes.

Contact details
Name: Dawn Gillan
Tel: 01358 720607
Email address: dawn@ythanbakery.co.uk

Business Name: Delicious Sandwich Takeway & Coffee Bar
Address: Unit 1, Ellon Shopping Centre, Bridge Street, Ellon, AB41 9AA
Website address: www.delicioustakeaway.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 9am till 3pm Sat 9am till 2pm
Details: Sandwich takeaway and coffee bar serving sandwiches, home bakes, baguette, wraps, baked pototoes and hot food such as stovies, chilli & macaroni. Hot and cold drinks for takeaway. Provide sandwich & homebake platters
Contact details
Name: Tracy Gibb
Tel: 01358 724600
Email address: TracyGibb@hotmail.co.uk

Business Name:Friends Teas and Coffees
Address: 29b Bridge Street, Neil Ross Square, Ellon, AB41 9AA
Opening hours: Mon to Sat 9am till 5pm
Details: Serving tea, coffee and light lunches.
Contact details
Name: Heather Baird
Tel: 01358 720944
Email address: destiny.47@hotmail.com

Business Name: The Tolbooth
Address: 21/23 Station Road, Ellon, AB41 9AE
Tel:01358 721308
Website:http://www.tolbooth.com
Email address: keith@tolbooth.com
Details: The Tolbooth is a traditional pub selling a wide variety of drinks. There is a good selection of draught beers which include a choice of three real ales. The Tolbooth is in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. There is also a large choice of quality wines and spirits. The Tolbooth has a large conservatory which is perfect for enjoying the sun. There is also a beer garden with a heated smoking shelter.The Tolbooth has a friendly and inviting atmosphere. While we have many regulars, new faces are always welcome and made to feel at home.
Contact details:
Name: Keith Tawse
Position: Manager
E-mail: keith@kwtawse.com

Business Name:Rowancott Herbs
Address: Rowan Cottage, Wester Craigie, Whitecairns, AB23 8XE (also at Rosemount Centre in Aberdeen).
Website address: www.rowancottherbs.co.uk
Business Hours: 10-4 Mon, Thu & Fri, 10-7 Tue, 10-12 Wed
Details:
Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy massage practitioner.

Are you suffering too many side effects or feel your doctor isn't really listening to your problems or just looking for a more natural and environmentally sound alternative to pharmaceutical medicines? Then perhaps it is time to book a herbal medicine consultation with me. I grow many of the herbs I use in my garden and make many of my own herbal tinctures all organic and no "food miles"!
Contact details
Name: Erica Hollis BSc MNIMH
Tel: 01651 862359
Email address: herbalist@rowancottherbs.co.uk

Business Name:Equilibra
Address: 32 Market Street, Ellon, AB41 9JD
Website address: www.equilibra-ltd.com
Business Hours: 9am - 8pm Monday to Saturday

Details:
Established in 2005, Equilibra has 16 years experience in the Complementary Therapy field, and provides help for all your muscular - skeletal problems from back pain through to relaxation for individuals throughout the region. The company is based in the beautiful town of Ellon.

With a range of therapies available and an experienced team to help you, the centre provides safe, effective treatment and advice to the general public. Your first visit will involve a thorough consultation to assess the best approach to your problem. The therapies are tailored to your individual needs, ensuring your path to a pain free and healthier life.

Equilibra offers help for Back pain, Postural Improvement, Sciatic pain, fibromyalgia, sprains, strains, neck problems and much more.

Other therapies available are Reflexology, Medical Herbalism, Reiki and Relaxation Massage.

Watch equilibra-ltd.com for special offers and training workshops.

For advice, call Equilibra to arrange a confidential chat. There is really nothing more to lose than your back pain.

Contact details
Name: Hazel Chadburn
Position: Director
Tel: 01358 722 227 or 07773 779 239 (mob)
Email address: hazel@equilibra-ltd.com

Business Name:Islaeve Therapeutic Massage
Address: 32 Market Street, Ellon (within Equilibra)
Website address: www.islaeve.com
Details:
How are You?

Tired & Stressed?
Muscle Pain?
Headache?
Need Relaxation?

Massage Can Help YOU!

Located within Equilibra Ellon. Home visits in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. Gift Vouchers and Special Offers.

Contact details
Name: Isla Coruisk
Tel: 07941 766 024 (mob)
Email address: info@islaeve.com

Business Name:Mackenzie Kilt Hire
Address: 32 Market Street, Ellon AB41 9JD
Business Hours: 10am - 5pm Mon, Tues, Fri, and Sat. 10am - 12 noon Wed. 10am - 7pm Thurs.
Website address: http://www.mackenziekilthire.com
Business e-mail: info@mackenziekilthire.com
Details:Hire and Sale of Kilt Outfits and all accessories.
Hire and Sale of Dinner Suits.
Contact details
Name: Mrs Moira Ironside
Position: Owner
Tel:01358 720772
Fax: 01358 720772

Business Name:Technik Design Limited
Address: 32 Findhorn Drive, Ellon, AB41 8AA
Website address:www.technikdesign.co.uk
Details: Design, Draughting and Engineering Services, 3D Mechanical Design and Analysis.

Contact details
Name: Nick Wilson
Tel: 01358 721350
Mobile No. 07715 104261
Email address: info@technikdesign.co.uk

Business Name:Best Wishes
Address: 40 Bridge Street, Ellon, AB41 9AA
Opening hours: 9am-5pm
Details: We are Greeting Card/Stationery and Gift retailers and have been in business for over 22 years. We sell a large range of quality cards, giftwrap, gift bags etc. We have a comprehensive selection of stationery. Our gifts include photoframes, glassware, pens, jewellery (including Ortak), Tula leather handbags, purses and wallets - and lots more. Delicious tablet and fudge.

Contact details
Name: Muriel Duncan
Tel: 01358 724111
Email address: murielduncan59@hotmail.co.uk

Business Name:K & C Jewellers
Address: Unit 2, 32 Bridge Street, Ellon. AB41 9AA
Details: Retail Jewellers.

Contact details
Name: S McDonald
Tel: 01358 729988
Email address: KandCjewellers@live.co.uk

Business Name:Micro Movies
Address: Unit 4, Bridge Street, Ellon. AB41 9AA
Details: DVD Rental & Sales. CD's for sale. Posters and Gifts.

Contact details
Name: Michael Irvine
Tel: 01358 720670
Email address: micromovies@aol.com

Business Name: Better Read Books & Gifts
Address: 18 Ythan Terrace, Ellon. AB41 9LJ
Website address: www.better-read.co.uk
Details: New, second-hand and antiquarian books of quality. Book finding and ordering service available.

Contact details
Name: Bill Kelly
Tel: 01358 729922
Email address: enquiries@better-read.co.uk

Business Name: S & G Paterson
Address: 16 Station Road, Ellon. AB41 9AE
Details: Shoe Shop. Stockists of Vandale, Elmdale, Equity, Padders, Reiker, Jenny, Lotus, Hush Puppies, Rohde, Tamaris, Orlando, Sally 0'Hara, Caprice. Excellent repair service available.

Contact details
Name: S Paterson or G Paterson
Tel: 01358 721242

Business Name: Ellon Cycles
Address: Ellon Business Centre, Ellon. AB41 9RD
Details: Sales of new bikes and accessories. Servicing and repairs of all makes of bicycles.

Contact details:
Name: Graham Ward
Tel: 01358 724192
Email address: cycles@dac-ltd.co.uk

Business Name:Costcutter Supermarket
Address: 9 The Square, Ellon. AB41 9JB
Website address: www.costcutter.com
Details: Large independent supermarket with in-store deli and butchery counters.

Contact details
Name: Derek Ritchie
Tel: 01358 720281
Email address: derekritchie@btinternet.com

Business Name: Stevens Toymaster
Address: The Square, Ellon. AB41 9JB
Website address: www.funcollectables.co.uk
Details: At Stevens Toymaster we stock a large range of toys for children of all ages. We specialise in giving local service, large choice, product knowledge and value for money. We stock traditional toys as well as the latest fashion must have toy, and have a gift for all occasions from a Steiff bear for the new babies christening, to a train set for dad's special birthday. We also stock a large range of suitably priced lines for those constant birthday parties.

Contact details
Name: Ann Clifton-Sprigg
Tel: 01358 724059
Email address: sales@stevenstoymaster.com

Business Name:Ellon Fish Shop
Address:13 Market Street, Ellon. AB41 9JD
Website address: www.gtseafoods.co.uk
Details: We sell all types of fresh seafood, skinless and boneless ready for the pan.

Contact details
Name: Graeme Tallis
Tel: 01358 729037
Email address: graemetallis@gtseafoods.co.uk

Business Name:Frasers of Ellon
Address: Ythan Terrace, Ellon. AB41 9LJ
Opening hours: Mon - Sat 9 - 5 (Thurs 9 - 7)
Website address: www.frasersofellon.co.uk
Business e-mail address: sales@frasersofellon.co.uk
Tel: 01358 720363
Fax: 01358 721239
Details: We are a complete house furnisher with our 10,000 sq ft showroom displaying a full range of furniture, sofas, beds and occasional pieces such as nests, coffee tables etc.
Our large flooring department supplies/fits Carpets, Vinyls, Woods, Laminates - also Amtico and Karndean Design Floors, all with our Free Measuring and Estimating service
See our curtain department for all your window requirements and our well stocked gift department for any occasion.

Contact details
Name: Stewart McKay
Position: Director
E-mail address: stewart@frasersofellon.co.uk

Business Name: The Ferryman
Address: PO Box 205, Ellon. AB41 6YG
Website address:www.theferryman.co.uk
Details: Light freight transport. We provide a range of light freight transport and courier services, including technical courier work, delivering and installing new and replacement computer systems and spares. Our same day service carries urgent business goods and equipment anywhere in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

Contact details
Name: Bruce Latto
Tel: 01358 789943
Email address: bruce.latto@theferryman.co.uk

Business Name: Watson Alarms
Address: Unit 4, Premier Industrial Estate, Castle Street, Castlepark, Ellon. AB41 9RF
Website address: www.watsonalarms.co.uk
Details: We install and maintain Intruder Alarm Systems for the Domestic and Commercial Market. We are a family owned Company with over 35 years experience in the Security industry. For a free Survey and Quotation please call Freephone 0800 838653
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm

Contact details
Name: George Watson
Tel: 01358 721335
Email address: watsonalarms@btconnect.com

Business Name:Haye Security
Address: 21 Esslemont Circle, Ellon
Details: Haye Security for all your security needs.
Opening hours: 24/7 365

Contact details
Tel/Fax: 05602 629454
Email address: gv07hyt_peltz@btinternet.com

Business Name:Ellon Self Drive Ltd
Address: Unit 4, Premier Industrial Estate, Castle Street, Castlepark, Ellon, AB41 9RF
Website address: www.ellonselfdrive.co.uk
Details: We hire 5 & 6 berth motorhomes, minibuses, cars, vans and MPVs.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Bookings for Sat & Sun please call 07908 251973.

Contact details
Name: George Watson
Tel: 0800 058 2496
Fax: 01358 723466
Email address: Bookings@ellonselfdrive.co.uk

Business Name: Bouncy Castles for Hire
Address: The Ice Cream & Coffee Pot, 36 Market Street, Ellon. AB41 9JD
Details: Bouncy Castles available for hire.

Contact details
Name: Mike or Elma Reid
Tel: 01358 720381
Email address: mreid.family@tiscali.co.uk

Business Name: EllonPmr446Radio
Address: 11 Hanover Court, New Road, Tarves. AB41 7LG
Business Hours: 10AM-4PM Mon-Fri
Details: Handheld Licence Exempt Two Way Radio For Family Or Business (Analogue Pmr446).

Contact details
Name: Gary Robertson
Tel: 07743 626574 (Mobile)
Email address: GaryRobertson24@aol.com

Business Name:Ebrie Lodge Pet Hotel
Business Type: Boarding Kennels and Cattery
Address: Clockhill, Maud, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. AB42 5SN
Website address: www.ebrielodgepethotel.co.uk
Details: Ebrie Lodge Pet Hotel - the home away from home for your pet, where tails wag 24 hours a day. We can accommodate cats and dogs in heated, custom built chalets and kennels with their own large play areas. Caged birds and small animals are also welcome.
Business Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm. Sunday: 11am-12pm / 2pm-6pm.

Contact details
Name: Linda Riseborough (Owner)
Tel: 0800 195 7694
Fax: 01771 644188
Email address: linda@ebrielodgepethotel.co.uk

Business Name:KINMUNDY KENNELS & CATTERY
Business Type: Boarding Kennels and Cattery
Address:Moss-side Croft, Nether Kinmundy, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 4YN
Website address: www.kinmundykennels.co.uk
Details: LOTS OF WALKS, CUDDLES & PLAY *1st class accommodation for all your family pets* Large, private, heated accommodation-access to outside covered runs. Large secure play areas. Regular walks. Daily "creche". All medication, diets & special needs catered for. Bathing & grooming. Other pets welcome. Collection/Delivery available
Business Hours: 365 days a year

Contact details
Name: Michele Emslie (Owner)
Tel:01779 821605
Fax: 01779 821605
Email address: kinmundykennels@aol.com
Directions:From Ellon take A90 North (Peterhead). Turn left A952 (Mintlaw/Fraserburgh) Travel 4 miles turn right (signposted Peterhead 9 miles) Travel 4 miles to Kinmundy Kennels

Name:Beauty for the Beast
Address: 125 Station Road, Ellon
Telephone:01358 720440
Business Hours9.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday - Saturday
Details: Full grooming service, bathing and clipping: nail-trimming: shed-less treatment.
Contact Name: Audrey Stables
E-mail address: j.stables177@btinternet.com

Business Name: AB41Media
Business Type: Graphic Design and Marketing
Address: 36 The Square, Ellon, AB41 9JB
Website address:www.ab41.com
Details: Introducing AB41, Ellon & Aberdeen based graphic design & marketing company, offering design solutions to business around the UK.
We offer business cards, flyers, posters, websites, signs, leaflets, menus, stickers .. designed printed and delivered. We also organise and prepare local and national advertising and marketing campaigns that actually sell your business.
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 5.30pm

Contact details
Name: Kyle Hill - Creative Director
Tel: 0800 224 8192
Out of hours: 07989 340701
Email address: k@ab41.com

Business Name:PC-Tech
Business Type: Computers/Technology
Website address: www.ellon-computers.co.uk
Details: Computer related door-to-door service.
• Hardware and software installation.
• Upgrades
• Data recovery/ secure erasure
• New and custom built PC systems
• Domestic networking
• Internet installation
• Virus scanning and removal
• Troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance
• Web page design and construction and advice on nearly anything computer related!
Business Hours: Evenings, holidays and weekends - please contact me to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Contact details
Name: Ben Owen
Tel: 07783 945012 (mobile)
Email address: ben@ellonpctech.co.uk

Business Name:Connon Brothers Ltd
Business Type: Coal and Oil Suppliers
Business Address: Tipperty Industrial Centre, Tipperty, Ellon. AB41 8LX
Website address: www.connon.co.uk
Details: Local heating oil and solid fuel supplier. Fast friendly service at competitive prices.
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm. Sat: 7am-1pm.

Contact details
Name: Richard or Karen Connon
Tel/Fax: 01358 720320
Email address: r.connon@btinternet.com

Business Name: North East Print
Business Type: Printing & Web Design
Website address:www.northeastprint.com
Details:Aberdeenshire based printing business offering high quality print at trade prices. We print and design business cards, leaflets, flyers and more. Excellent friendly customer service and excellent quality print. Order online today
Business Hours: 9am - 6pm Monday to Saturday

Contact details
Name: Kyle Hill
Tel: 0845 2240253
Email address: info@northeastprint.com

Business Name:Duncan and Todd
Address: 48 Bridge St. Ellon
Website address: http://www.duncanandtodd.co.uk
E-mail:Ellon@duncanandtodd.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.00-5.00, Sat 9.00-4.00
Details: In 1972, Norman Duncan and Stewart Todd founded Duncan and Todd Opticians with the aim of providing a professional local eyecare service.

The company has grown into a chain of 16 branches, serving the local community between Dundee and Nairn in the North East of Scotland. Combining over 30 years experience and knowledge, Duncan and Todd remain committed to the local community and with a blend of inspirational style, affordability, and professional service we are dedicated in our approach to customer service.

From small beginnings, the Company's vision has brought it successfully into the new millennium and with plans for expansion, the future is bright for both Duncan and Todd and its customers

Duncan and Todd - your local optician.

Contact details
Name: Adam Murray
Position: Area Manager
Tel: 01358 720008
Email address: adamm@duncanandtodd.com

Business Name:Ythan Opticians
Address: Unit 6, 30 Bridge St. AB41 9AA
Website address: www.ythanopticians.com
Opening hours: Mon-Wed and Fri 9.00-5.30, Thurs 9.00-7.30, Sat 9.00-3.30
Details: We are an independent opticians providing a complete eyecare service in a friendly and professional environment.

We conduct eye examinations for adults and children (free under the NHS) and offer contact lens consultations, retinal photography and occupational / sports vision services.

We have a huge range of spectacle frames to choose from to cater for all budgets, including top designers such as Versace, Nina Ricci, Police, Austin Reed.

We are open six days a week and offer out-of-hours appointments to suit. Please contact the practice for further details.

Contact details
Name: Tracey Sahraie
Position: Optometrist / Owner
Tel: 01358 723000
Fax: 01358 729230
Email address: info@ythanopticians.com

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Business Name: 06 Media Gifts
Address: 06 Media, Greystones House, Meldrum Drive, Newmachar, Aberdeen AB21 )PH
Website address: www.06media.co.uk
Opening hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Details: 06 Media provides you with creative promotional business gift ideas with our unique ideas generator. Personalised business gifts for all budgets.

Contact details
Name: Stuart Cheyne
Position: Partner
Tel: 01651 86 33 58
Email address: stuart@06media.co.uk

Business Name:Advanced Refrigeration Limited
Address: Prop View, Monteach Road, Methlick, Ellon. AB41 7JT
Website address:
Business e-mail address: info@advanced-refrigeration.co.uk
Tel: 01651 806211
Fax: 0845 280 5554
Opening hours: Telephones manned 24hrs a day
Details: Service, Sales, Installations & Spare Parts.

Contact details
Name: Jodi Thomson
Position: Director
Email address: jodi@advanced-refrigeration.co.uk

Business Name:Morado Multimedia Ltd.
Address: Mill of Towie, Arnage, Ellon. AB41 8PZ
Website address: www.moradomultimedia.com
Opening hours: 9am-5pm
Details: Morado Multimedia Ltd is a website design and marketing business specialising in helping small businesses.

We offer complete web packages including domain name registration, hosting and design. Whether it's a basic website for a start-up business, redesigning an existing website, creating email newsletters or setting up a secure online shopping site, we take care of everything.

With over 12 years marketing experience, we also help small businesses develop and build upon their company's image cost effectively. In addition to websites, we design printed material including Business Stationery, Flyers, Brochures, Adverts, Logos, Exhibition Graphics and Newsletters.

We also offer writing services and have written press releases, articles for magazines as well as radio adverts.

Contact details
Name: Susan Caddell
Position: Director
Tel: 01358 701764
Email address: info@moradomultimedia.com

Business Name:PaperdollPhotography
Address: The Studio, 36 The Square, Ellon. AB41 9JB
Website address: www.paperdollphotography.co.uk
Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm (plus pre-booked appointments)
Details: Paperdoll Photography is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, professional photography service, embracing precious moments and capturing personalities in a relaxed, fun and contemporary manner. Clients are encouraged to visit The Studio at 36 The Square, Ellon to fully appreciate the modern up-beat atmosphere, and meet the photographer to discuss all photographic needs.

Specialising mainly in portraiture, clients are welcomed with a smile. They will then experience an extremely informal, fun approach in order to capture personalities and real expressions. Paperdoll Photography offers sophisticated photographic framing solutions, including various multiple mounting options, along with a variation of canvas which compliment any home or business environment.

In addition to portraiture, alternative photography services include: small weddings and family celebrations in and around the Aberdeen area, commercial assignments, press coverage and fine art landscapes.

To discuss your photographic requirements, request further information or make a booking please contact Susan at Paperdoll Photography the only photographic studio in Ellon

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Business Name:Scott Hogg Photography
Website address: http://www.scotthogg.com
Opening hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday
Details: Scott Hogg Photography offers classic, timeless and contemporary wedding and portrait pictures. Scott Hogg won the MPA Scotland Wedding Photographer of the Year 2010 and MPA Scotland Classic Wedding Photographer 2010 and 2009. He also got MPA Scotland Most Promising Photographer 2008. He is also the only wedding photographer in Scotland who is nominated at the National Kodak Awards which will be held in October 2010. He recently also got a gold award from SWPP in the children's portrait category. Having won these major awards, clients can be assured to have beautiful and amazing pictures on their special day.

Contact details
Name: Scott Hogg
Position:Director, Scott Hogg Photography
Tel: 01358723209
Email address: hpicturethis@aol.com

Business Name: Crafts and Framing
Address: 15 Market Street, Ellon. AB41 9JD
Opening hours: 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday
Details: Need a frame? Photography, certificates, painting, memorabilia, needlework, medal collections, canvases, posters, collections.

Crafts and Framing are proud of the large and quality selection of
• Custom and ready made frames
• Traditional and Contemporary Mount boards
• Clip frames
Frames all crafted by skilled and experienced staff who can assure you of a quick and efficient service.

Also a selection of original paintings - art prints - limited edition prints - cards - postcards - cross-stitch - jigsaws - wood/horn beads and pendants - workboxes - DMC stranded cotton - canvases - haberdashery - fabric/acrylic paints - sculpey modelling clay.

Contact details
Name: Audrey Gartley
Tel: 01358 729531

Business Name: Destiny
Address: 25 Bridge Street, Neil Ross Square, Ellon. AB41 9AA
Website address:www.aberdeendesignerclothes.co.uk
Opening hours: 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday
Details: LADIES DESIGNER CLOTHES ... Providing top quality designer clothes at low prices covering the best clothes designers in ladies and menswear.
• Y LONDON
• ROCAWEAR
• LIPSY
• JOHN ZACK (LONDON)
• SAGAIE
• FAUST
• ABSOLU (PARIS)
• NORTHLAND (ITALIA)
Contact details
Name: Heather Baird
Tel: 01358 725197
Email address: destiny.47@hotmail.com

Business Name: CatWalkers
Address: 35 Station Road, Ellon
Tel/Fax: 01358 720341
Website address: www.cat-walkers.com
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm. Sunday 12-4pm
Details: Ladies Fashions for Mother of the bride groom guest cruise evening and day wear.
Contact details
Name: Alison Walker
Tel: 01358 720341
Email address: alisonwalker@skinnersofellon.eclipse.co.uk

Business Name: Suited & Booted
Address: 2 Market Street, Ellon
Tel/Fax: 01358 724533
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 5pm
Details: Gents Suits through to casual.
Contact details
Name: Alison Walker
Tel: 01358 724533
Email address: alisonwalker@skinnersofellon.eclipse.co.uk

Business Name: VIBE
Address: 19 Bridge Street, Neil Ross Square, Ellon. AB41 9AA
Website address:www.vibefashion.co.uk
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 1000 - 1700 Saturday 1000 - 1600
Details: VIBE is home to an eclectic selection of clothing for men and women.
A range of brands is stocked, so our clothing will always reflect your personality, style and mood.
Brands stocked include:

Glamorous • Mina • Max C • Rare • Ruby Rocks • Yumi • Uttam • Ben Sherman • Fenchurch • Fly53 •Lambretta • Weekend Offender.
Contact details
Name: Shelley & Vicki
Position: Owners
Tel: 01358 725656
Email address: vibefashion@live.co.uk

Business Name: Castlepark Garage
Address: Unit 1, Castlepark Industrial Estate, Ellon. AB41 9RF
Details: Motor engineering & bodywork. Servicing to all makes, MOT's, brakes, batteries and exhausts.
Contact details
Tel: 01358 725080

Business Name: Rambo's Mobile Tyre Service
Address: Unit 5A & B, Broomiesburn Road, Ellon. AB41 6AL
Details: Car, Commercial and Heavy Plant. 24 hour breakdown service available.
Contact details
Tel: 01358 724195 or 07808 582644 (mob) or out-of-hours 01358 788085

The Ellon Times & East Gordon Advertiser Tel: 01358 724444

Ellon Advertiser Tel: 01358 723899

The Buchan Observer Tel: 01779 472184 Website: www.buchanie.co.uk

The Press & Journal Tel: 01224 690222 Website: www.pressandjournal.co.uk

The Evening Express Tel: 01224 690222 Website: www.thisisaberdeen.co.uk

Business Name:Colours Day Nursery
Address: Castle Way, Castlepark Industrial Estate, Ellon. AB41 9RG
Opening Times: Mon - Fri, 8am - 6pm
Details: Children's private nursery. Ages 6 weeks to school age. Pre-school funded places. Full or part time places available.
Contact details
Name: Kate Arthur (Manager)
Tel: 01358 724343

Business Name: C. Argo Decorating Services
Address: Merchants Croft, Nethermuir, Maud, Aberdeenshire. AB42 5RE
Details: Decorating Services - Free Estimates. Ames taping, Artexing, Specialised Paint Finishes, Tiling. Domestic and Commercial. Insurance work welcome.
Contact details
Name: Colin Argo
Tel: 01358 701771 or 07759 183353 (mob)
E-mail: jackiegrantj@aol.com

Business Name:Ronald A Beedie - Painter & Decorator
Address: 1 Bridge Street, Ellon. AB41 9AA
Details: All interior and exterior paintwork carried out. Replacement double glazed units supplied and fitted.
Contact details
Name: Ron Beedie
Tel: 01358 720926 or 07715 705526 (mob)
Fax: 01358 720309
E-mail: ronald.beedie@lineone.net

Business Name: D. Heap, Decorating
Business Hours: Monday - Saturday
Details:All types of decorating work undertaken, interior and exterior
Contact details
Name: Dave Heap
Tel: 0776 263 001(mob)
E-mail: dheapdecorating@hotmail.co.uk

Business Name: Alan Penny Ltd - Plumbing and Heating
Address: West Foveran, Ellon. AB41 6AL
Details: Plumbing and heating.
Contact details
Name: Alan Penny
Tel: 01358 723145
E-mail: carrollpenny123@yahoo.co.uk

Business Name: GSL Forestry
Address: Merchants Croft, Nethermuir, Maud. AB42 5RE
Business Hours: 8am-8pm
Details: Family run business covering all aspects of tree surgery. Tree felling, pruning, chopping.
Contact details
Name: Graham Lorimer
Tel: 01358 701691
E-mail: gslforestry@btinternet.com

Business Name: Exclusive Entertainments
Address: 25 Sandhaven Wynd, Ellon. AB41 8AE
Website: www.exclusivedisco.co.uk

Details: Exclusive Entertainments have been providing the very best in Disco, Quiz Night, Race Night & Karaoke entertainment in the North East of Scotland since 2001.
Contact details
Name: Graeme Clark
Tel: 01358 725477
E-mail: graeme@exclusivedisco.co.uk

Business Name: Ozone Friendly Cleaning Company
Address: 1 Pitmillan Cottages, Newburgh
Website: www.ofc-company.co.uk

Business Hours: 8am - 6pm 7days (answerphone 24 hours)
Details:Contract Cleaning with a no frills just clean approach from a friendly local Company.
• Customer Service is 2nd to none.
• All employees local and vetted by Disclosure Scotland.
• All staff fully trained and insured.
Contact details
Name: Marilyn Sinclair
Tel/Fax: 01358 789390
E-mail: ofc_company@btinternet.com

Business Name: Elegant Blooms Ltd
Address: 50 Bridge Street, Ellon
Website:

Business Hours:
Details:Elegant flowers for every occasion
Contact details
Name: Donna Fraser
Tel/Fax: 01358 725000
E-mail:

Business Name: Linen Cupboard Ellon
Address: 39 Bridge Street, Neil Ross Square, Ellon
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm and Sat 9.30 am - 5.00 pm
Details:HOUSEHOLD, LINEN & CURTAIN SHOP
• Suppliers of top quality household soft furnishings.
• We spend a third of our lives in bed, and three years in the bath or shower, so some comforting new towels and sheets can't possibly be a luxury - can they?
Contact details
Name: Alan Scott
Tel/Fax: 01358 724473
E-mail:alan@rosemount-textiles.co.uk

Business Name: Phil Anderson Financial Services
Address: 117 Ness Circle, Ellon, AB41 9BU
Website: www.philandersonfinancial.co.uk
Business Hours: 9am - 9pm
Details I am an Independent Financial Adviser who deals with mortgages, investments, pensions, savings and insurance.
I am very flexible with appointment times and can see clients in the evening and at weekends if required.
Contact details
Name: Phil Anderson
Tel: 01358 729840
E-mail: pi.anderson@talk21.com

Business Name:Ellon Equity Release
Address: 117 Ness Circle, Ellon, AB41 9BU
Website: www.ellonequityrelease.co.uk
Business Hours: 9am - 9pm
Details: Ellon Equity Release specialise in financial advice to clients over the age of 55. We are independent advisers and advise on different forms of equity release schemes including lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans. We offer evening and weekend appointments and home visits can also be arranged. Equity release can be very complex however we try to make it as simple for our clients as possible. Please contact us for a free equity release fact-sheet.
Contact details
Name: Phil Anderson
Tel: 01358 729840
E-mail: pi.anderson@talk21.com

Business Name Safety Mentor Limited
Address: Ellon Business Centre, Broomiesburn Road, Ellon. AB41 9RD
Website: www.safetymentor.co.uk
Business Hours: Flexible
Details: Established in 2006, Safety Mentor provides cost effective and pragmatic advice and support to a wide range of occupational safety, health, environment, quality and other management issues, helping our clients to manage their key business risks and to develop their people.

Our consultancy services and training can improve business efficiency, reduce accidents and loss and will actively promote a positive and robust safety culture to meet the challenges faced in today's dynamic business environment.
Nick Broom, the Managing Director and Senior Consultant started his career with the Royal Air Force Fire & Rescue Service back in 1974 and he has been actively involved in safety training and developing effective teams since then.

Nick is a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner and a Fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. He graduated from Loughborough University with a Master of Science degree in occupational health and safety management, having first gained the traditional academic NEBOSH Diploma and a NVQ level 4 in Management. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management and a member of the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers.

Contact details
Name: Nick Broom, Director/Senior Consultant
Tel: 01358 725132
E-mail: nick@safetymentor.co.uk

Business Name: Curves
Address: Unit 11, Castle Street, Castle Park Estate, Ellon
Website: www.curves.com

Business Hours:Varied - Please call 01358 723322
Details: It's great to be at Curves! A total body workout that burns up to 500 calories plus several weight loss options provide a complete solution to managing your weight. Parking on site. Disabled Access
Contact details
Name: Nikki Keenan
Tel/Fax: 01358 723322
E-mail: curvesellon@btconnect.com

Business Name: ConTend Consulting Limited
Address: 3 Hopeman Drive, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 8AS
Website: www.contendconsulting.com
Business Hours:Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm

Details: Need help responding to that crucial tender for a new client? Need assistance reviewing and negotiating a contract? ConTend Consulting can help you by providing pragmatic commercially-focused solutions to these problems of tendering for new work and negotiating the final contract with your client.

Consulting was set up to provide commercial contracts and tendering advice, both to small and medium sized enterprises without their own in-house resources as well as to large companies needing additional assistance at peak periods of activity.

The team is made up of a mix of experienced tendering specialists and qualified commercial lawyers. With experience of winning work worldwide, in countries as diverse as Brazil, Australia, the UK, India, Angola, Mexico, Indonesia and the USA, ranging in value from several thousand to over one hundred million pounds sterling, and in sectors such as oil and gas, utilities, rail, construction, the public sector and business process outsourcing, we are well placed to provide pragmatic commercially-focused advice, expertise and solutions to your requirements, whatever the size.

Contact details
Name: Jonathan Parkes
Position: Director
Tel/Fax: 01358 724557
Mob: 07734 104314
E-mail: info@contendconsulting.com