News articles for 2026

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 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

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 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

13 May 2026

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

13 May 2026

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 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

The MSPs who will represent the three Scottish Parliament constituencies managed by Aberdeenshire Council have been confirmed.

08 May 2026

Construction of the landmark museum of Aberdeenshire and new Peterhead Library is set to begin in June.

06 May 2026