The ward saw the de-selection of long standing councillor Peter Argyle.
The Conservatives returned two councillors in the ward.
With existing councillors and new candidates standing the results were as predicted for the ward
The loss of several incumbent councillors left the ward wide open.
With one of the incumbent councillors having stood down, the SNP failed in a bid to gain a second councillor.
With two well known Independents standing and no incumbent SNP or Conservative candidates, this ward was open for party gains.
The ward saw the two Conservative councillors returned by voters
It was all to play for as the SNP and Conservatives vied to gain a councillor in the ward.
With the retirement of an incumbent councillor, there was a win for the Conservatives who added an additional councillor in the ward.
With only four candidates standing the Conservatives failed to gain a crucial second councillor
The fifth ward saw a double win for independent candidates.
The fourth ward in the north-east saw one of the largest candidate lists of nominees.
The north-east ward saw a fifth round election success for Conservative Richard Meynard.
The second set of results have been called for Aberdeenshire.
Grampian Online brings you the results of the Aberdeenshire Council elections.
Council teams have been busy in recent weeks preparing country parks, beaches and other attractions to ensure facilities are in place.
Guest speaker Mike Stephen discussed the history of the route at the Garioch Heritage Society.
In his latest column, MP David Duguid looks at an initiative from the Imperial War Museum to document our local memorials.
Across 19 wards, potential councillors will battle it out for 70 positions.
The Advertiser pays its respects following the death of one of our long standing contributors.
