To celebrate 30 years since the site at Airlie Gardens was opened in 1986, Hanover Scotland organised for the residents to celebrate in style and treated them to a selection of culinary delights such as scones, chocolate éclairs, vol-au-vents and a special celebratory cake.

Containing 46 rented sheltered housing units, Hanover Scotland’s Airlie Gardens site is handily located just minutes walking distance from Banff town centre providing residents with all major amenities.

Doing the honours of cutting the special 30th anniversary cake was Airlie Gardens’ oldest resident, Mrs Mary Alley, who was born on July 9th 1920 and has lived at the development for over six years.

Commenting on the celebration she said: “This afternoon has been delightful and I was so pleased to be asked to cut the cake. I have been very happy at Airlie Gardens and celebrations such as today’s make life here all the more special.”

After the celebration, Jacqui Degnan-Scott, Hanover Scotland sheltered housing manager for Airlie Gardens, said: “It is great that we were able to organise this special celebration to mark the site’s 30th anniversary, afternoon tea has been a lovely treat for the residents.

“It has been a great excuse to come together for a party and I look forward to the next opportunity we get to celebrate a milestone anniversary.”