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Aberdeenshire road swept away during Storm Babet finally reopens to traffic

Aberdeenshire road swept away during Storm Babet finally reopens to traffic

Aberdeenshire road swept away during Storm Babet finally reopens to traffic

15 May 2024

The completed works following damage in October 2023 include new scour protection to mitigate the impacts of future events.


Your efforts help North East Scotland Biological Records Centre reach a landmark 2 millionth species sighting

Your efforts help North East Scotland Biological Records Centre reach a landmark 2 millionth species sighting

Your efforts help North East Scotland Biological Records Centre reach a landmark 2 millionth species sighting

15 May 2024

The species data you help provide from across the north-east and Moray supports land use planning, conservation, site management, and research/


North-east public can have their say on floating offshore windfarm

North-east public can have their say on floating offshore windfarm

North-east public can have their say on floating offshore windfarm

14 May 2024

People across Aberdeenshire will have the opportunity to get involved and have their say on the proposed MarramWind floating offshore windfarm.


Alarm sounded over unexplained Waste Water Treatment Work chemical incidents at Kemnay, Oldmeldrum and Daviot

Alarm sounded over unexplained Waste Water Treatment Work chemical incidents at Kemnay, Oldmeldrum and Daviot

Alarm sounded over unexplained Waste Water Treatment Work chemical incidents at Kemnay, Oldmeldrum and Daviot

13 May 2024

Scottish Water is asking Donside communities to be vigilant to tanker pollution risks after incidents affecting several local treatment plants.


Easter Balmoral suspension bridge reopens after vital restoration works completed by Moray firm

Easter Balmoral suspension bridge reopens after vital restoration works completed by Moray firm

Easter Balmoral suspension bridge reopens after vital restoration works completed by Moray firm

13 May 2024

The historic Easter Balmoral suspension bridge has reopened following restoration by specialist firm Moray Blast on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council.


Aberdeenshire groups approaches to tackling Climate Change showcased in Inverurie

Aberdeenshire groups approaches to tackling Climate Change showcased in Inverurie

Aberdeenshire groups approaches to tackling Climate Change showcased in Inverurie

13 May 2024

Groups and individuals from across Aberdeenshire were welcomed by hosts NESCAN to show how positive action can tackle environmental issues.


Aberdeenshire’s Recycl8 completes first concrete project with the Port of Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire’s Recycl8 completes first concrete project with the Port of Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire’s Recycl8 completes first concrete project with the Port of Aberdeen

12 May 2024

The company was responsible for concrete blocks for defence at the South Breakwater of the North Harbour as well as slipway repairs for the port


Tory MSP slams First Minister for refusal to ditch oil and gas production policy

Tory MSP slams First Minister for refusal to ditch oil and gas production policy

Tory MSP slams First Minister for refusal to ditch oil and gas production policy

12 May 2024

A north-east Conservative MSP has criticised new First Minister John Swinney for refusing to ditch the SNP policy on oil and gas production.


Northern Lights put on a spectacular display across the north-east

Northern Lights put on a spectacular display across the north-east

Northern Lights put on a spectacular display across the north-east

11 May 2024

Across Aberdeenshire and Morayshire and as far south as Kent, the skies were lit up as the aurora became visible to the naked eye on Friday night.


Inspection leads to indefinite Montgarrie Bridge closure near Alford

Inspection leads to indefinite Montgarrie Bridge closure near Alford

Inspection leads to indefinite Montgarrie Bridge closure near Alford

10 May 2024

With the B992 Keig to Alford road shut, the indefinite closure of the Montgarrie Bridge will lead to even lengthier diversions near Alford.


No Mow May initiative supported by Aberdeenshire Council

No Mow May initiative supported by Aberdeenshire Council

No Mow May initiative supported by Aberdeenshire Council

09 May 2024

Aberdeenshire Council is supporting Plantlife’s national No Mow May campaign in 2024 to encourage the growth of long grass and wildflowers.


SSEN to hold more public engagement sessions for north-east power line plans

SSEN to hold more public engagement sessions for north-east power line plans

SSEN to hold more public engagement sessions for north-east power line plans

09 May 2024

New dates have been announced for public engagement sessions for the new power line and associated substation proposals.


Shell expands Aberdeenshire based flagship entrepreneur programme across Scotland

Shell expands Aberdeenshire based flagship entrepreneur programme across Scotland

Shell expands Aberdeenshire based flagship entrepreneur programme across Scotland

07 May 2024

The programme, which aims to help entrepreneurs overcome hurdles to growing their business, had initially been launched in north-east Scotland.


Campaigners call for Aberdeenshire councillors to reject Hill of Fare Windfarm

Campaigners call for Aberdeenshire councillors to reject Hill of Fare Windfarm

Campaigners call for Aberdeenshire councillors to reject Hill of Fare Windfarm

06 May 2024

Hill of Fare Windfarm Information Group has warned that without a Public Inquiry, the proposed controversial development is inevitable.


SEPA issues localised flood warnings as short but heavy showers expected across the north-east

SEPA issues localised flood warnings as short but heavy showers expected across the north-east

SEPA issues localised flood warnings as short but heavy showers expected across the north-east

05 May 2024

Isolated heavy showers on Sunday afternoon will give a risk of localised flooding in some areas.


Funding announced to help north-east businesses ahead of Aberdeen’s Low Emission Zone becoming operational

Funding announced to help north-east businesses ahead of Aberdeen’s Low Emission Zone becoming operational

Funding announced to help north-east businesses ahead of Aberdeen’s Low Emission Zone becoming operational

04 May 2024

Funding to help small businesses and sole traders convert vehicles which are not compliant with Aberdeen’s low emission zone is being made available.


North-east’s next generation of STEM talent showcase their innovations

North-east’s next generation of STEM talent showcase their innovations

North-east’s next generation of STEM talent showcase their innovations

03 May 2024

Pupils from Aberdeen City and Shire gathered to show off the challenge winning projects from their Young Engineers and Science Clubs.


Protection work to restore and improve Westhill ponds continues

Protection work to restore and improve Westhill ponds continues

Protection work to restore and improve Westhill ponds continues

02 May 2024

Restoration work on the polluted ponds at Denman Park in Westhill continued with the installation of a downstream defender.


Heritage talk puts Inverurie’s motte-and-bailey castle in the spotlight

Heritage talk puts Inverurie’s motte-and-bailey castle in the spotlight

Heritage talk puts Inverurie’s motte-and-bailey castle in the spotlight

02 May 2024

Dr Penny Dransart discussed medieval and earlier castles, sharing the presentation with her historian husband Bas Aartz.


Campaigners against Kintore-Tealing pylon route to demonstrate at Scottish Parliament

Campaigners against Kintore-Tealing pylon route to demonstrate at Scottish Parliament

Campaigners against Kintore-Tealing pylon route to demonstrate at Scottish Parliament

02 May 2024

Busloads of campaigners from across the north and north-east of Scotland are expected to demonstrate outside the Scottish Parliament this morning.


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