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A photo of the count floor of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, showing several rows of tables where count staff are counting votes, observed by a number of onlookers. The count staff are wearing high visibility vests.

Scottish Parliament election postal votes review published

Aberdeenshire Council’s internal review of the non-receipt of postal vote packs in the Peterhead South and Boddam area in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election has been published.

12 November 2026

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Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week: One week down, just days to go!

As we move through the second and final week of Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate what has been a fantastic event so far.

12 November 2026

Exciting new Fraserburgh beach playpark unveiled after widespread community involvement

The wraps have come off the exciting new and improved playpark at Fraserburgh beach, marking a major milestone in the delivery of a community-led masterplan.

04 November 2026

Active travel developments in Fraserburgh and Inverurie

Exciting active travel developments in Fraserburgh and Inverurie

04 November 2026

Recycling pumpkins from gourd to ground

Aberdeenshire Council is asking residents to use their food recycling caddies this Halloween to reduce pumpkin-based food waste. 

30 October 2026

Winners of Inspiring Aberdeenshire 2026 revealed

The winners of Inspiring Aberdeenshire 2026 have been revealed. 

29 October 2026

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