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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

Mature giant hogweed

Giant hogweed warning issued for Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Council is reminding residents of the dangers of giant hogweed: an invasive, non-native species of plant that can make skin react violently to sunlight.

15 May 2026

Aberdeenshire Energy Development Charter Summit generates strong industry engagement

Aberdeenshire Council has successfully hosted its inaugural Energy Development Charter Summit, marking a significant step towards increasing engagement with the energy sector and maximising socio‑economic benefits for local communities.

14 May 2026

An Aberdeenshire Council sign on a cream-coloured panel.

Men's Shed group to take ownership of Leslie Old School building

Insch, Leslie and District Men’s Shed group to take ownership of former Leslie Old School building.

13 May 2026

Lizard by Liz Bracegirdle

Three million recordings of wildlife for The North East Scotland Biological Records Centre

The North East Scotland Biological Records Centre (NESBReC) has now collected more than three million records of wildlife sightings from experts and enthusiasts across the region.

12 May 2026

Applications open for the Fraserburgh BIG Ideas Grant Fund 2026

Applications are now open for the Fraserburgh BIG Ideas Grant Fund 2026, a new initiative designed to strengthen the town centre by helping to bring back into use vacant commercial premises. 

11 May 2026