Plans to paint village traffic markings in primrose yellow approved

Plans to paint primrose yellow road markings in an Aberdeenshire village have been approved despite protests from some residents.

The Auchenblae waiting restrictions, aimed at tackling safety concerns caused by parked cars and congestion, won the support of members of the Kincardine and Mearns area committee.

The lines will be a paler shade of regulation yellow to reflect the village’s conservation area status.

They will be introduced at sections of High Street, Market Square, MacKenzie Avenue, Monboddo Street and Burnett Street, where traffic problems are at their worst when the village is busy.

The scheme attracted objections from some who claimed the community depended on free parking.

And concerns were raised about the paler shade causing confusion among motorists.

Councillor Ian Mollison said: “Everyone knows what yellow lines mean. Keep things simple.”

However, councillors ruled that their arguments were outweighed by the safety concerns and that primrose was the most appropriate colour.

Auchenblae community councillor Shirley Castles said she was delighted that the scheme had been approved.

“This is the best news I have had in a while,” she said.