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Councillors approve preferred flood protection options for Kemnay and Kintore

Aberdeenshire councillors have approved preferred options for future flood protection schemes in Kemnay and Kintore, marking a major step forward in efforts to safeguard both communities from the growing impacts of flooding.

27 March 2026

The frontage of Inverurie Library. The library's formal name, Carnegie Public Library, is printed in white on a glass panel above the door.

Part time Inverurie Service Point to close

Customers are being advised that Aberdeenshire Council’s part time Inverurie Service Point is to close at 5pm this coming Thursday (Apr 2).

27 March 2026

Strong public engagement shapes next steps for Central Buchan A2B bus service

Aberdeenshire Council has welcomed a strong response to its recent Central Buchan bus survey which gathered valuable insights from local residents about the future of bus provision in the area. 

23 March 2026

Aberdeenshire Council seasonal garden waste recycling points open from Saturday 4 April

Aberdeenshire’s seasonal garden waste recycling points will return on 4 April and will recur every Saturday up to and including 31 October 2026.

19 March 2026

IJB agrees balanced budget for 2026/27 and launch of new Adult Carer Strategy 

The Aberdeenshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) met today and agreed a balanced revenue budget of £478.98 million for 2026/27. The IJB also approved the Aberdeenshire Adult Carer Strategy 2025–2030. 

18 March 2026

Nominations open to celebrate our local heroes: Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards 2026

People across Aberdeenshire are being encouraged to put forward those everyday individuals who are making an extraordinary difference in their communities by nominating them for the Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards 2026.

16 March 2026

A black ballot box with the words 'Ballot Box' in white text.

Scottish Parliament election nominations now open in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Council has published a Notice of the Election for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election on Thursday, May 7.

16 March 2026

Aberdeenshire to play star role in World Rally Championship from 2027

The FIA World Rally Championship will return to the UK in 2027 with a new event, Rally Scotland, headquartered in Aberdeen and taking place in the forests of north-east Scotland.

16 March 2026

Percy Pigs may fly: Young engineers hope to represent their school in USA competition

The clock is ticking for a team of primary school pupils hoping to get to America for the world championships of a robotics competition.

11 March 2026