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Deeside 65 Special Dial a Trip

Aberdeenshire Council's "65 Special" services provide wheelchair-accessible door-to-door transport for people who have mobility difficulties. The service is also open to people who live in areas with limited public transport. In order to travel you must register to become a member.

The following services operate in the Deeside area:

No. Service Route / Timetable Day Frequency
7 Maryculter - Drumoak - Banchory Thu Weekly
7a Inchmarlo - Banchory Thu Weekly
8 Banchory - Drumoak - Durris - Netherley - Portlethen Mon Weekly
9 Finzean - Strachan - Banchory Tues Weekly
11 Tarland - Aboyne - Banchory Tues Fortnightly
14 Banchory Town Service Mon/Wed/Fri Weekly
14a Inchmarlo - Banchory Wed Weekly
18 Braemar - Crathie/Balmoral - Ballater - Aboyne - Banchory Tues Fortnightly
21 Aboyne - Finzean - Strachan - Portlethen Thu Monthly

Who qualifies for 65 Special?

The service is open to:

  • people who have difficulty walking
  • people with other disabilities, and
  • people who don't live near a regular bus route

If you aren't sure whether you qualify please phone and ask us.

How do I book a seat?

All journeys must be pre-booked by phoning the dial-a-bus hotline on 01224 665599 between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Bookings can be made up to one week in advance.

If you need to cancel a trip please call our Cancellation Line on 01224 665580 and leave a message at any time.

Any other questions?

To find out more, or to ask if you can register for the service, call us on 01224 664747.

Service Updates

Please click here for 2012 Dates of Non Weekly Routes (pdf 93kb) for 65 Special services.

Please click here for Winter Weather Guidance (pdf 51kb) for 65 Special services.