Moving around
(= Walking, wheeling and cycling)

How easy is it to walk, wheel or cycle to places I need to and want to go?

You might want to think about:

• Is it easy for you and your friends, or family, to walk, wheel, cycle and move around in Aboyne? If not, why not?
• Is there a difference in how easy it is to walk, to wheel and to cycle? How easy is it to move around in Aboyne in a wheelchair or with a pram?
• What things could change to make it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle to school/college/university?
• What would make it a better place for everyone to get around?
• What else is important about walking, wheeling, cycling and moving around Aboyne?

Public transport
(= Buses, trains, trams, boats)

How easy is it to get to where I need to or want to go by bus, train or other forms of public transport?

You might want to think about:

• Where do you need to get to by bus or train (or other public transport)? How often?
• Is it easy to get to all the places you need to or want to go? If not, why?
• Apart from free buses, is other public transport a good price for you? If not, what should it be? 
• Do you feel comfortable using the public transport in Aboyne? Why?
• What else is important about public transport in Aboyne? 

Traffic and parking

How does traffic in Aboyne affect me when I am out and about?

You might want to think about:

• What do you think the traffic is like in Aboyne? 
• Can you cross the roads safely?
• Have there been many accidents in your area recently? If so, what happened? 
• Where are the dangerous roads? Why are they dangerous? How can we make them safer? 
• Is parking in a good place? Does it ever get in your way when you are out and about? 
• What else is important about traffic and parking in Aboyne?

Streets and spaces
(= Streets, squares and buildings)

What are the spaces for play, recreation, sport and hanging out like in and around Aboyne?

You might want to think about:

• Are there interesting and beautiful streets, squares and buildings? 
• Does Aboyne have landmarks? If so what are they like? 
• Is it easy to know where you are in Aboyne?
• Do people often get lost in Aboyne?
• Are there vacant and derelict land in Aboyne?
• What things could be changed to make the streets, squares and buildings better?
• What else is important about the streets, squares and buildings in Aboyne? 

Natural space
(= Parks, woods, hills, beaches)

How well am I connected to nature where I live?

You might want to think about:

• Where are the best places for nature where you live?
• How easy is it for you to get out regularly to a natural space? 
• Would you like there to be more nature in Aboyne?
• Are the natural spaces well taken care of in Aboyne?
• Are there important places near you for nature which should be protected? Where? Why are they important?
• What are the parks like? Are there things in the parks for young people and children to do or to participate in?
• What things could we change to make Aboyne better for nature?
• Thinking about climate change, what things could we change in Aboyne to help the planet?
• What else is important about the nature in Aboyne?

Play and recreation
(= Play, hang out, games and hobbies)

What are the streets, squares and buildings like in Aboyne?

You might want to think about:

• What are they like, and are there enough? 
• Are some places better to play and hang out in than others? 
• Why do you like these places? What stops you from using the other spaces/places? 
• Are there things missing to do in Aboyne? 
• Do people ever make the wrong assumptions about you when you’re out and about? 
• What else is important about play, hanging out, games and hobbies in Aboyne? 

Facilities and services
(= Schools, libraries, shops and other services)

What is Aboyne like for accessing services we need?

You might want to think about:

• What do you think of school/college/university? How easy for you to get there? What could we change about the them to make things better for young people? 
• Do you have to go far to visit a doctor, dentist, vet or other services that you might need? 
• Are there libraries or youth cafes you and your friends can go to? What are they like? 
• Do you know where to go if you need help from the police? If you’ve needed them before, have you felt supported by them? 
• How easy is it for you to get healthy food and take part in healthy activities that you can afford in Aboyne? 
• What could we change to make things better for you or other young people who need support or care? 
• What else is important about services and facilities in Aboyne?

Work and local economy
(= Jobs and places to work)

Are there opportunities for people to work, trained or volunteer locally?

You might want to think about:

• Are there volunteering opportunities for young people in Aboyne? What kind of volunteering would you like? 
• Are there opportunities for apprenticeship training in Aboyne? What kind of training are there? 
• If you have a job, what do you think of it? Is it easy to get to? 
• If you wanted a job, do you think you could find one in or near Aboyne? 
• Do your parents or family members work locally or have to travel to work elsewhere? Is it far to travel to work? Can they work from home? 
• What else is important about jobs and places to work in Aboyne?

Housing and community
(= Homes, friends and neighbours)

Does Aboyne feel like a community?

You might want to think about:

• Do you enjoy living in Aboyne? What is good / bad about it? 
• Are there many other young people of your age in Aboyne? Do you know some / many of them? 
• Are people in Aboyne nice to you and/or nice to other young people?
• Do the young people Aboyne say what they think and are listened to? 
• Are there people of different ages and from different cultures living in Aboyne? 
• What things could we change in Aboyne, to make the housing and community better? 
• What else is important about homes, friends and neighbours in Aboyne? 

Social interaction
(= Meeting and talking to people)

Are there spaces / places where you go to meet and talk with friends and other local people you trust?

You might want to think about:

• What are the spaces like, and are there enough? 
• What would make them better spaces / places for meeting friends and neighbours? 
• Do you see friends often in places other than school/college/university/work? 
• What other spaces / places do you think Aboyne needs?
• What things could you change in Aboyne so that young people can meet each other more?
• What else is important about meeting people in Aboyne?

Influence and sense of control
(= Having our say and being listened to)

When things happen in Aboyne, how easy is it for me to say what I think and being listened to?

You might want to think about:

• Have you been asked about what you want in Aboyne before? 
• If you or someone else in your community wants something to improve, are there people or places you can go to talk about it and help organise activities? 
• Do you ever feel ignored when trying to give your view?
• Do the young people in your community say what they think and are listened to?
• What are the best ways to ask for your views?
• Have you seen changes happen in your community based on what you or other people have said? 
• What else is important about having your say and being listened to in Aboyne?

Care and maintenance
(= Fixed, clean and managed)

Are there spaces or buildings that need cleaning up or fixing in the area around me?

You might want to think about:

• Do you think Aboyne is well looked after? If not, what needs doing?
• What are the things need fixing? 
• Where / what are the spaces need cleaning / fixing? 
• Could there be better use of the spaces or buildings that need fixing / cleaning up? 
• What are the things that you think Aboyne does not look after well? 
• What do you and other people do to take care of Aboyne? 
• What else is important about looking after Aboyne?

Feeling safe

How safe and/or comfortable do I feel in Aboyne?

You might want to think about:

• Do you ever feel scared in Aboyne?
• Are there areas where you feel unsafe or uncomfortable? Is it a specific space or specific type of space? 
• What about these spaces / areas that make you feel this way? 
• Were the areas more / less safe than they used to be? What has changed? 
• Are there any social issues that add to you feeling unsafe? 
• What could change to make you feel safe and comfortable in Aboyne? 
• How do you share your concerns about feeling safe in Aboyne? Is there someone you can talk to? 
• What else is important about feeling safe and comfortable in Aboyne? 

Identity and belonging
(= Feeling proud and be a part of)

How proud do I feel about Aboyne?

You might want to think about:

• What makes you proud about Aboyne? 
• Do you feel welcomed in Aboyne? How? Why? 
• Do you have special buildings or monuments in Aboyne? What are they about and what do you think of them? 
• Are there traditions in Aboyne? If so, how do you celebrate them? 
• What is the culture like in Aboyne? Do you have celebrations of yours and other people’s traditions? 
• What would make you or other people feel prouder and part of Aboyne? 
• Do you feel more or less proud and a part of Aboyne than when you were younger? If so, what has changed to make you feel this way? 
• What else is important about feeling proud and a part of Aboyne?