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Aberdeenshire successfully renews its Fairtrade Zone status
Aberdeenshire continues to show its commitment to Fairtrade through community groups and organisations across the region, resulting in the renewal of its Fairtrade Zone status on Monday 7 September 2026.
08 September 2026
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Crathes primary earns UNICEF gold award for championing children’s rights
Crathes Primary School awarded gold by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme for its work promoting and realising children’s rights.
08 September 2026
Strategic sites marketed in Fraserburgh and Inverurie
Two strategic sites in Fraserburgh and Inverurie are being marketed for sale by Aberdeenshire Council.
07 September 2026
Council raises the Red Ensign at Saltoun Square in Fraserburgh
Aberdeenshire Council raises the Red Ensign at Saltoun Square in Fraserburgh
03 September 2026
New path officially opened at Peterhead’s Collieburn after community calls
A new path providing improved links for the community has been officially unveiled in Peterhead.
02 September 2026
Royal visit shines spotlight on life-changing support at Aberdeenshire Bairns’ Hoose
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited the Aberdeenshire Bairns’ Hoose, a space designed by children and young people to support child victims and witnesses of abuse, neglect, violence or trauma.
02 September 2026
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