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Aberdeenshire Council ends 'major incident' but emergency response efforts continue

Aberdeenshire Council has taken the decision to end its ‘major incident’, which it stood up last Tuesday as a result of major snowfall affecting all parts of Aberdeenshire, but the Council remains alert to the on-going needs of communities in a heightened state of emergency response.

11 January 2026

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Aberdeenshire winter weather updates

See all the latest updates on the severe winter weather across Aberdeenshire.

10 January 2026

Emergency protection works begin at Portsoy Harbour

Aberdeenshire Council has appointed a contractor to undertake emergency protection and recovery measures at Portsoy Harbour.

09 January 2026

A photo of a vehicle clearing snow on a road between two fields. There is an arc of snow from a snow blower above the vehicle.

Residents invited to submit snow photos to aid clearance efforts

As winter maintenance teams continue to work towards restoring connectivity across Aberdeenshire’s road network, residents are being invited to submit photos to support these efforts.

09 January 2026

All schools closed Monday as amber weather warning extended

All schools and council-run nurseries across Aberdeenshire will be CLOSED tomorrow (Monday) due to the weather.

04 January 2026

Access to council services across the festive fortnight for 2025/26

The opening arrangements for Aberdeenshire Council over the festive fortnight of 2025/26 have been confirmed, with essential services continuing throughout. 

18 December 2025

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