News articles for Feb 2026

Macduff Marine Aquarium wind and watertight with cladding nearing completion

Good progress continues to be made around the multi-million redevelopment and extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium.

05 February 2026

Pride of Buchan Award for Peterhead Round Table

Community pride was on display at the Buchan Area Committee meeting earlier this week, when councillors honoured a group of dedicated volunteers.

04 February 2026

Inverurie residents to benefit from active travel investment in the Kellands area

Works are set to begin on an exciting project to improve an important active travel route through the Kellands area of Inverurie.

04 February 2026

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

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

Education and Children's Services Committee January round-up

A round-up of matters discussed at the January ECS Committee.

02 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