It is one of a series of measures developed by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Resilience Partnership in response to Storm Arwen.
At Holyrood, Liam Kerr urged the Scottish Government to stick to its promise following fresh concerns from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce.
The device would have been used in the late 1700s and early 1800s to catch poachers and trespassers on large estates and were made illegal in 1827.
The warning comes after a spate of incidents at rural properties in the north-east.
The site at Findlater Castle is designated as protected by Historic Environment Scotland.
Events for the anniversary year include a farm walk, stockjudging and an end of year celebratory ball.
The site now boasts 17 chargers placing it among the largest providers of electric vehicle charging points in the north-east.
Junior and Senior performers from Evolution School of Dance returned to in person shows after a prolonged absence.
Aberdeenshire Council will now work towards securing external funding while designs are formalised.
Incidents took place on Monday in Aberdeen and Westhill.
Inspire has now opened its Inspire...By Charity Shop and Workshop on Market Place
Professor Jim Anderson will play a leading role in shaping and growing Scotland’s first tertiary model of veterinary teaching and learning.
Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust has dedicated memorials at Fraserburgh, Rattray and Milltown.
The call comes after figures revealed just 15 fixed penalty notices issued for fly-tipping across Aberdeenshire in last six years.
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce will host a meeting at Brewdog Ellon at the end of June to discuss the situation.
Ythan Singers musical director Morag Simpson's ex-pupil commented on the recent fundraiser.
New policy makes it clear that the Scottish Government does not support the development of further municipal waste incineration capacity.
The National team are set to represent Scotland’s food and drink on the world stage.
Egg classes, Pigeon classes and bird displays are not affected by the decision.
Eligible groups are urged to come forward before the end of June.