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The Roost | Aberdeen

The Roost is a smashing wee coffee spot in Aberdeen, a converted horsebox parked up beside the River Dee on the south side of Riverside Drive. Proper good coffee, cakes and fresh pastries, and a right favourite with folk out walking and cycling along the river.

They're also good enough to set aside their milk bottle tops and lids for us. That HDPE gets a second life as coasters and other bits and bobs, instead of heading for the bin. Cheers, folks.

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• Climb Scotland ▾Champion the work across the climbing community

  Working with ClimbScotland has been not only a big help but a genuine joy. Their staff have consistently gone above and beyond supporting me directly, but also doing incredible work for the climbing community as a whole. I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact they have on the industry, and they deserve a big shout out for everything they do.

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• Urban Uprising ▾Rope donations and introductions from the start

  From the very beginning, Urban Uprising has been part of the Forma journey. Their volunteers have been long-term supporters, helping us with donations of rope and opening doors through their connections in the climbing community. That kind of support has been invaluable in getting Forma off the ground, and as the brand grows we’re excited to explore even more ways to work together.

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• Transition Extreme ▾Donated the rope that started the whole thing

  While studying at university, I worked part-time as a receptionist at Transition Extreme. I saw first-hand just how much rope there was. Almost always it was donated to schools and groups, but there was still a clear problem with rope waste across the industry in Scotland.

  That’s what gave me the idea to make it my university project. With support and rope donations from Transition Extreme I was able to get started, and that project eventually grew into this, Forma Designs Collective.

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• Avertical World ▾Dundee’s original wall, donates retired rope

  Avertical World is the original climbing centre in the heart of Dundee, established in 2003 and one of the first in Scotland. They support the climbing community with extensive bouldering and roped facilities, and donate retired climbing rope to help keep usable materials in circulation.

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• Saints Sport ▾St Andrews wall, keeps old rope out of the bin

  Saints Sport is the University of St Andrews’ main sports facility, home to a well-used climbing wall that supports both students and the wider climbing community. They donate retired climbing rope, helping divert usable material from waste and directly supporting circular reuse.

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• EICA Ratho ▾Long-term rope donors, backing us early on

  Ratho is one of the UK’s largest and most iconic climbing centres, known for its huge competition walls and strong community focus. They’ve been a long-term supporter since I started, consistently donating retired climbing rope and backing the project from the early days.

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• Scotland’s Bothy ▾Aberdeen shop championing local makers

  Scotland’s Bothy is a family-run shop in the heart of Aberdeen, offering a wide range of Scottish gifts, homeware and souvenirs. Run by Jase and Annie since 2010, the shop celebrates local makers and artists while also producing many handmade items right in-store.

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• Aberdeen Sewing Machines ▾Machines, thread and practical advice

  Aberdeen Sewing Machines is a trusted local supplier specialising in sewing machines, servicing and sewing supplies. They’ve supported Forma with machines, thread and practical advice, helping keep production running smoothly.

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• Alien Rock ▾Donate retired rope and spread the word

  Alien Rock have been a solid part of this from early on, donating retired rope and helping spread the word as things have grown. That kind of support has made a real difference, both in keeping material in use and in connecting the work to a wider community. They’ve been great to work with and continue to be a valuable partner as things develop.

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• McLaren Leisure ▾Community centre donating rope from their wall

  McLaren Leisure Centre is a community-focused facility offering a range of sports and fitness activities, including an on-site climbing wall. They’ve supported Forma by donating retired climbing rope, helping keep valuable materials out of landfill and in use. That contribution plays a small but important part in turning everyday waste into functional, long-lasting products.

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