The village of Braemar and surrounding countryside falls within the Grampian Police, South Aberdeenshire Command Area.

The Braemar Police beat area extends between the Glenshee Ski Centre and the village of Crathie.

Craig McNeill is the resident Police Community Beat Officer based at Braemar and has held this post since July 2006. Prior postings have included Portlethen, Stonehaven and most recently Aboyne.

The post at Braemar is a uniquely challenging one within Grampian Police as it includes, in addition to the day to day duties of a Community Beat Officer, policing the Glenshee Ski Centre and assisting in the organisation of policing the Braemar Gathering.

Traditionally the Braemar Police Officer has been involved in the local Mountain Rescue Team and PC McNeill continues this tradition, being an active member of both the Grampian Police and Braemar Teams.

For non-urgent matters PC McNeill can be contacted as follows:

Telephone – 0845 600 5 700 (Grampian Police Service Centre)

Email – Craig.McNeill@Grampian.pnn.police.uk

Post – Braemar Police Office, Balnellan Road, Braemar, AB35 5YE

For matters requiring an urgent Police response 999 should always be dialled.

Crime prevention advice can be found on the Grampian Police website CLICK HERE>>

or alternatively contact PC McNeill who is happy to provide additional advice.

Current Grampian Police campaigns and initiatives can be found at

www.grampian.police.uk

From 27 February 2007 the penalty for using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving increased to a £60 fine and 3 penalty points (previously a £30 fine).

It is intended to set up a youth group / Duke of Edinburgh Award group within Braemar in the near future. Anyone interested in assisting / participating is asked to contact PC McNeill.

Craig is our local policeman and is here to help locals and visitors alike. Please do not hesitate to contact him if you feel that he can be of assistance.