Residents fear they could be faced with another two years of closure of the Aboyne Bridge, which they say could “break people” who are already feeling cut off. The Press and Journal attended the first public public drop-in session in Birse Hall, in the community just south of the bridge, to speak with residents about the proposed options. Birse couple: ‘We feel isolated by bridge closure’Mary and Steve Kew, have lived in Birse for 32 years and say the closure of the Aboyne Bridge has left them feeling “isolated”. The couple attended the drop-in session to find out more about what is happening with the vital crossing. The second public drop-in session will be held on Wednesday February 4 at the Aboyne Scout Hut from 11am-8pm.