A health and well-being extravaganza in a north-east town has been heralded as a success after more than 700 people signed up for clubs and activities.
Active Fraserburgh, launched last year, is a week-long showcase of sport in the port to encourage participation.
The scheme is part of a larger regeneration effort in the town and is aimed at bringing a “feel-good factor” to the area.
It was held between August 8-12 this year and now the organisers have unveiled a report on the results.
Fraserburgh’s regeneration officer Gillian Bain said: “Active Fraserburgh week encourages active and inclusive participation in the sports groups and facilities available in the vicinity and also encourages groups to work together promoting their club and Fraserburgh in positive manner to wider outreach areas.
“Over the longer term, Active Fraserburgh week will help to build experience for potential larger and long term developments whilst building a positive local image of the town and its place in the sporting world.”
She added that the scheme will “build momentum” ahead of the opening of Fraserburgh’s multimillion-pound South Links Sports Development. Work on the facility is ongoing.
The event was promoted on social media and information handed out in all of the schools in the Fraserburgh network.
In total, 750 spaces were booked over 91 different sessions in 19 locations across the town. A whole host of activities were on offer including surfing, athletics, lawn bowls and dancing.
This year the roster of events was expanded to include healthy walking, beginners golf and trampolining.
There were also health and well-being sessions to help people quit smoking.
The round-up report concludes by saying that next year the team will expand promotion of the events to encourage people from further afield to join the sessions.
Members of the council’s local area committee will discuss the findings when they meet in Banff tomorrowmorning.
