Popular cafe Spider on a Bicycle seeks council approval for outdoor seating to enhance Aboyne’s Station Square.
Popular cafe Spider on a Bicycle seeks council approval for outdoor seating to enhance Aboyne’s Station Square.

Aboyne Cafe Plans Outdoor Seating To Make Area More Vibrant Moves Forward
Tong first shared his idea last November at a licensing meeting. He then talked with the council and businesses at Station Square. Tong wants the changes to respect the area, and his seating idea might happen soon.
The outdoor area may have wooden planters and be surrounded by decorative chains. This aesthetic would fit the historic site. Tong believes the planters will improve the area’s look and make customers feel welcome.
Folks in the outside space can order cafe food, which they will receive in disposable containers. Cafe staff will serve and clean the area, keeping it tidy like the inside.
Tong believes this change will help business and could boost the cafe in summer. He also suggests it might help other Station Square businesses, which he thinks is needed since The Royal Mail will move services to Ballater soon. This makes the square more vibrant.
Tong first shared his idea last November at a licensing meeting. He then talked with the council and businesses at Station Square. Tong wants the changes to respect the area, and his seating idea might happen soon.
The outdoor area may have wooden planters and be surrounded by decorative chains. This aesthetic would fit the historic site. Tong believes the planters will improve the area’s look and make customers feel welcome.
Folks in the outside space can order cafe food, which they will receive in disposable containers. Cafe staff will serve and clean the area, keeping it tidy like the inside.
Tong believes this change will help business and could boost the cafe in summer. He also suggests it might help other Station Square businesses, which he thinks is needed since The Royal Mail will move services to Ballater soon. This makes the square more vibrant.