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A man walking a dog along a path beside a river with houses and a wood in the background.

Community planning efforts secured £12.5million for Aberdeenshire households

Aberdeenshire Community Planning Partnership activities secured more than £12.5million for local households over the past year.

12 October 2026

Business Gateway grant scheme opens to help female entrepreneurs

Women-led businesses across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are being urged to apply for a new grant programme designed to help female founders test ideas, explore new markets and accelerate business growth.

05 October 2026

Gold Standard for Children’s Rights at Banchory Academy

Banchory Academy celebrates achieving Gold status in UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools programme.

02 October 2026

Heritage award for Aberdeenshire country park

Keep Scotland Beautiful has awarded a Green Heritage Site Accreditation to Aden Country Park that recognises its rich history, cultural significance, and environmental beauty. 

02 October 2026

Aberdeenshire Council agrees to develop ambitious plan for a Just Transition

Councillors have agreed to develop Aberdeenshire’s Fairer Future, a dedicated plan for a Just Transition, aimed at helping communities, businesses and workers navigate the region’s transition to a changing energy and economic landscape.

01 October 2026

Drop-in sessions at Banff Castle will unveil new active travel bridge proposals across the River Deveron

Residents of Banff and Macduff are being invited to attend informal engagement sessions which will showcase the current design for a proposed active travel bridge across the River Deveron.

28 September 2026

Pride of Buchan awards for titans of the Peterhead community

Two titans of the Blue Toon community have been recognised with Pride of Buchan Awards for their outstanding contributions.

25 September 2026

Winners announced in inaugural Aberdeenshire Heart of the High Street Awards 

Winners have been announced for the inaugural Heart of the High Street Awards hosted by Aberdeenshire Council.

24 September 2026

Peterhead showcases strategic role in the UK energy transition during visit by His Majesty King Charles III

His Majesty King Charles III visited Peterhead earlier today (Tues, Sept 22) to learn how the port is positioning itself at the forefront of Scotland’s and the United Kingdom’s energy transition. 

22 September 2026

Dedicated Fraserburgh volunteer Beldy honoured with coveted Best of Banff and Buchan Award

A Fraserburgh woman whose tireless commitment to her community has touched countless lives has been recognised by local councillors with a prestigious Best of Banff and Buchan Award.

17 September 2026