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Community invited to shape plans for temporary coach parking in Stonehaven
Aberdeenshire Council is inviting the Stonehaven community to have their say on proposals for a temporary bus and coach parking area designed to ease pressure on the town centre.
04 February 2026
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Pre-determination hearing on proposed Caledonia offshore wind infrastructure plans
A pre-determination hearing will be held later this month to discuss a planning application for onshore transmission infrastructure for the Caledonia offshore wind farm.
03 February 2026
Views sought on future of Balmedie Country Park
Aberdeenshire Council is working with Balmedie Country Park Group to encourage locals and visitors to share their views on the future of the award-winning coastal attraction.
02 February 2026
Aboyne Academy ‘Wild Cooks’ raise profile of social eating
Into the kitchen and under the gaze of professional chefs, pupils at Aboyne Academy will be competing to be crowned the schools Wild Cook masterchef.
30 January 2026
24,000 trees to be planted in Haddo Country Park
Haddo Country Park’s Craigie Woods near Methlick will be reforested with more than 24,000 trees across 10 hectares to improve the biodiversity of the area, replacing those felled by Storm Arwen back in 2021.
30 January 2026
More than £2.5 million generated through sale of surplus Aberdeenshire Council properties and land
Aberdeenshire Council has generated more than £2.5 million through the sale of vacant properties and land this year.
28 January 2026
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