News articles for Nov 2025

Fraserburgh man’s focus on martial arts and health and wellbeing earns Best of Banff and Buchan award

A community stalwart in Fraserburgh who has spent several decades developing a martial arts club and wider fitness centre for the community has been recognised with a Best of Banff and Buchan award from Aberdeenshire Council.

07 November 2025

Matchmaker scheme seeks to bring sellers and buyers of empty properties together

A council-led scheme to help owners of empty properties bring them back into use and reach potential buyers is seeking to make matches. 

06 November 2025

Praise for drivers’ behavioural change as pavement parking enforcement begins on November 4

Aberdeenshire Council has praised motorists who have adjusted their behaviour since the national pavement parking ban was introduced, helping create safer, more accessible communities. 

03 November 2025

Local community improves the biodiversity of Stonehaven’s Farrochie Park

800 native trees and shrubs were planted around the margins of Stonehaven's Farrochie Park as part of Aberdeenshire Council’s latest community planting event.

03 November 2025

Supporting adoptive families every step of the way

Adoption Week Scotland begins today (Monday) and Aberdeenshire Council is highlighting its support for families considering beginning the process.

03 November 2025