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An aerial photograph of Boddam Harbour.

Candidates for Peterhead South and Cruden by-election confirmed

Candidates for the Peterhead South and Cruden by-election, due to take place on Thursday, July 2, have been confirmed. 

29 May 2026

An artist's impression of the museum of Aberdeenshire and Peterhead Library project, showing a completed development.

Construction of museum of Aberdeenshire and Peterhead Library to begin

Construction of the landmark museum of Aberdeenshire and new Peterhead Library is set to begin on June 8 following the appointment of CHAP Group as principal contractor.

27 May 2026

Education and Children's Services Committee May round-up

A round-up of the Education and Children's Services Committee May meeting.

22 May 2026

Niva Farquharson (pupil) with one of the interpretation panels

Aberchirder youth artwork featured on revitalised community interpretation panels at Cleanhill Wood

Aberchirder Primary School pupils and members of a local Scout group took part in a community-led project to revitalise Cleanhill Wood’s interpretation panels that will educate and fascinate visitors for years to come.

21 May 2026

Latest round of Coastal Communities Challenge funding launched

Aberdeenshire Council has launched the latest round of its Coastal Communities Challenge Fund, with grants of up to £49,999 now available.

19 May 2026

The new active travel route was shaped with strong community involvement

Rural Communities Challenge Fund for 2026/27 launched

The Aberdeenshire Local Action Group’s Rural Communities Challenge Fund 2026-27 is now live and open for applications.

19 May 2026

An aerial photograph of Boddam Harbour.

Peterhead South and Cruden by-election to take place in July

A by-election is to be held on Thursday, July 2, for a vacancy in Aberdeenshire Council’s Peterhead South and Cruden Ward.

19 May 2026

Positive inspection report highlights strengths at Laurencekirk Primary School and Nursery

Aberdeenshire Council welcomes positive inspection report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) following a visit to Laurencekirk Primary School and Nursery Class.

19 May 2026

Roads surface dressing programme begins

Aberdeenshire Council has begun its 2026 programme of surface dressing works across the north‑east, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain and extend the life of the region’s road network.

18 May 2026

Communities thrive as £6.6m of investment delivers lasting impact across Aberdeenshire

Communities across Aberdeenshire are celebrating the success of dozens of inspiring local projects made possible through the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP).

18 May 2026