Improvement Priorities The Haughs, Turriff

September 2015
Short Term Priorities
0-3 years
1. To set up a management structure for the Haughs comprising local
representatives to drive forward various projects for improving the
Haughs and securing the required funds.
2. To monitor existing use of the Haughs to give an idea of current
usage.
3. To assess the existing infrastructure around the Haughs following
reports of deteriorating bridges and underpass.
4. To reduce vandalism and the volume of litter around the Haughs.
5. To have the toilets open all year round, particularly in the winter
months, even for a reduced period.
6. To develop the play offer in the play park for younger children and to
have a variety of play activities for teenagers (list of suggestions in
appendix 1) to create a top play park destination.
7. To consider the re use of the pavilion and possible conversion into
a social enterprise. Popular suggestions include a shop or caf with
possible lease of equipment such as segways and bicycles. Possible
incorporation of the boating pond and lease of pedal boats.
8. To establish picnic and BBQ areas that will attract additional visitors
to the town.
9. To enhance the boating pond, including repairs to the Jetty and
consider a water feature.
10. To increase the size of the car park to accommodate increase in
visitors over and above existing plans to extend in October 2015.
11. To carry out a planting programme around the Haughs and removal
of dead trees and new ones planted.

Medium Term Priorities

3-5 years
1. To consider the current use of the All Weather facility and its future
use. Current use is limited and demand for new surface is high.
Current application lodged with Aberdeenshire Council for transfer to
community organisation.
2. To develop new paths and steps around the Haughs improving
access to various parts of the park. (Suggestion to prioritise
improved steps in the shorter term)
3. To establish the Haughs as a major outdoor event arena attracting
annual events to Turriff in addition to the Turriff Show. (See appendix
2 for event suggestions)
4. To replace the seating around the show ring and upgrade the grand
stands.

Long Term Priorities

5 years plus
1. To achieve Green Flag Status for the Haughs, gaining national
recognition for the appearance and sustainability of this green space.

Appendix 1: List of suggested activities for teenagers

Pedal Go Kart Track

Tree Houses

Putting Green / Crazy Golf

Europes Longest Slide

Zip Wires

Giant Slide through the Den

Downhill Slide

Vespa Racing

Look Out Tower

Built in Water Trampoline

Sand pit

Ferris Wheel

Outdoor Gym

Shelters

Dirt Bike / BMX Track

Outdoor Hut

Downhill Tubing

Sky Jump

Skate Park Development

Chess Board and Boules

Appendix 2: List of suggested events to take place at the Haughs

Ice Rinks in Winter

Winter Festival

Flood lighting for evening events

Car Shows

Open Air Concerts

T at the Haughs

Food Shows

Ferguson Hall used as indoor space

Arts and Culture Events

Mini Turriff Shows / Trade Stands

Sheep Dog Trials