News articles for 2026

Stop the release of balloons and sky lanterns urges Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeenshire Council is encouraging residents to stop releasing balloons or sky lanterns in light of the severe risks they pose to animals, habitats and communities.

20 January 2026

Mearns Academy rated ‘good’ and ‘very good’ following inspection.

Education inspectors have rated Mearns Academy as ‘good’ and ‘very good’ following a recent inspection.

20 January 2026

Extra routes put on for bin collections - Friday 16, Saturday 17, and Monday 19 January

Our crews have shown extraordinary commitment to get Aberdeenshire back on track after the recent adverse weather. That continues with extra off-schedule collections for black lid bins this Friday, Saturday, and Monday from 7am.  

15 January 2026

Waste and recycling service 13 January 2026

Waste and recycling teams have gone above and beyond during the recent adverse weather to service accessible routes, keep recycling centres open, and support snow clearing efforts across Aberdeenshire—and they are not stopping. The team has a range of plans in place to help communities get caught up.

13 January 2026

Aberdeenshire winter weather updates

See all the latest updates on the severe winter weather across Aberdeenshire.

12 January 2026

Aberdeenshire Council ends 'major incident' but emergency response efforts continue

Aberdeenshire Council has taken the decision to end its ‘major incident’, which it stood up last Tuesday as a result of major snowfall affecting all parts of Aberdeenshire, but the Council remains alert to the on-going needs of communities in a heightened state of emergency response.

11 January 2026

Emergency protection works begin at Portsoy Harbour

Aberdeenshire Council has appointed a contractor to undertake emergency protection and recovery measures at Portsoy Harbour.

09 January 2026

Residents invited to submit snow photos to aid clearance efforts

As winter maintenance teams continue to work towards restoring connectivity across Aberdeenshire’s road network, residents are being invited to submit photos to support these efforts.

09 January 2026

All schools closed Monday as amber weather warning extended

All schools and council-run nurseries across Aberdeenshire will be CLOSED tomorrow (Monday) due to the weather.

04 January 2026