Principal trustee, Charles Ritchie with MSP Peter Chapman who unveiled the plaque at the centre.
The 'soft' opening of the Crimond Medical and Community Hub was held, appropriately enough, earlier today on Good Friday.
For the feel good factor was definitely in evidence as invited guests were given a tour of the facilities, with an unveiling ceremony conducted by Banff and Buchan MSP Peter Chapman.
Welcoming the guests, Conrad Ritchie, chair of the Crimond Charitable Trust, told the gathering: "This is a huge milestone for the community and the charitable trust. It is testament to the vision of the trust and support of many that has seen us in the position that we are in today.
He then handed over to Charles Ritchie, principle trustee, who said he had been a client of Crimond Surgery for almost 70 years.
Commenting on the building, he said: "This is state-of-the-art. The costs, approaching £8m, may surprise some of you, but to comply with the latest health and safety regulations we constructed systems to the highest quality using local tradesmen.
Mr Ritchie added: "We can all look forward to a better future as a result of this day, knowing we are in poll position to advance the welfare of our local community.
Unveiling a plaque to the gathering, Peter Chapman said it was an honour to have been asked to perform the ceremony.
"What a stunning building," he said, " and what great asset to the folks of Crimond and round about. It will serve this community for generations to come.
Former Crimond GP, Dr Bob Murray, then took the floor, stating he was 'extremely honoured' to be at the event.
"This is a memorable occasion for the community of Crimond and the seven parishes.
"I hope the opening of this building will give local people the opportunity to take their health seriously, take more exercise and socialise more together.
"This building also has the capability to provide space for small business so we hope to see an increase in local employment," he added.
Conrad Ritchie (left), former GP Bob Murray, BP Nitin Maheshwari, former GP John Kinnon and Charles Ritchie at the monument outside the centre.
GP Nitin Maheshwari checkes out his new consulting room.