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New campaign reminds tourists to drive on the left

New campaign reminds tourists to drive on the left

New campaign reminds tourists to drive on the left

26 March 2023

A CAMPAIGN has been launched reminding overseas tourists to Scotland to drive on the left.


RGU project to highlight women’s differing experiences of lockdown

RGU project to highlight women’s differing experiences of lockdown

RGU project to highlight women’s differing experiences of lockdown

25 March 2023

AN initiative co-led by Robert Gordon University (RGU) is shining a light on the experiences of women during the pandemic.


Cheeky chappy Bow hoping to shoot off to forever home

Cheeky chappy Bow hoping to shoot off to forever home

Cheeky chappy Bow hoping to shoot off to forever home

25 March 2023

THERE'S a happy go lucky chap looking for his forever home in our latest Pet of the Week.


Fuel theft warning sounded as rural homeowners urged to be vigilant

Fuel theft warning sounded as rural homeowners urged to be vigilant

Fuel theft warning sounded as rural homeowners urged to be vigilant

25 March 2023

RURAL homeowners are being urged to be vigilant in the face of rising incidents of theft.


Charolais Cross Heifer takes home the Calladrum Cup at the Young Farmers Overwintering Competition

Charolais Cross Heifer takes home the Calladrum Cup at the Young Farmers Overwintering Competition

Charolais Cross Heifer takes home the Calladrum Cup at the Young Farmers Overwintering Competition

25 March 2023

Finlay Hunter of Culsalmond won the Overall Champion position with his Charolais Cross Heifer weighing 522Kg which went on to sell for £2500.


Council set to axe funding for 19 north-east bus routes

Council set to axe funding for 19 north-east bus routes

Council set to axe funding for 19 north-east bus routes

25 March 2023

Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed the forthcoming withdrawal of funding on some fixed route bus journeys from June.


Banff and Buchan MP urges rethink of Highly Protected Marine Area plans

Banff and Buchan MP urges rethink of Highly Protected Marine Area plans

Banff and Buchan MP urges rethink of Highly Protected Marine Area plans

24 March 2023

The MP for Banff and Buchan has written to the Scottish Government urging a rethink of Highly Protected Marine Area plans.


Community: Upcoming events in Aberdeenshire

Community: Upcoming events in Aberdeenshire

Community: Upcoming events in Aberdeenshire

24 March 2023

Your weekly round-up of events taking place across the north-east including a model show, climate talks and a travelling gallery.


PICTURES: Successful Gardenstown exhibition for international textile designer

PICTURES: Successful Gardenstown exhibition for international textile designer

PICTURES: Successful Gardenstown exhibition for international textile designer

24 March 2023

A pop-up exhibition of artwork by designer Donna Wilson was the culmination of a project with Bracoden Primary School pupils.


Crown Estate invests £261million to enable offshore wind energy to directly supply oil and gas platforms

Crown Estate invests £261million to enable offshore wind energy to directly supply oil and gas platforms

Crown Estate invests £261million to enable offshore wind energy to directly supply oil and gas platforms

24 March 2023

A total of 13 projects off the coast of Aberdeenshire will see the landmark investment to help decarbonise the North Sea.


Politics: Action must be taken on our roads network

Politics: Action must be taken on our roads network

Politics: Action must be taken on our roads network

24 March 2023

In his latest column, MP David Duguid discusses the outcomes of the Spring Budget and concerns about the safety of north-east roads.


Pilot Fund aims to help small producers increase resilience

Pilot Fund aims to help small producers increase resilience

Pilot Fund aims to help small producers increase resilience

24 March 2023

The Pilot Fund which opens later this year will improve access to training, skills, further processing, and food supply chains.


Warning as Shire secondary school staffing levels hit "crisis point"

Warning as Shire secondary school staffing levels hit "crisis point"

Warning as Shire secondary school staffing levels hit "crisis point"

23 March 2023

Aberdeenshire Council’s director of education has warned that secondary teaching numbers in the region are “close to crisis point”.


Climate Week North East events set to get underway

Climate Week North East events set to get underway

Climate Week North East events set to get underway

23 March 2023

Climate Week North East offers over 150 inspiring and interesting events across the area, designed to raise awareness of climate change .


SNP leadership candidate pledges to scrap Highly Protected Marine Area proposals

SNP leadership candidate pledges to scrap Highly Protected Marine Area proposals

SNP leadership candidate pledges to scrap Highly Protected Marine Area proposals

23 March 2023

Candidate for First Minister Kate Forbes has said she would move to scrap controversial proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas.


Communities asked for views on Aberdeenshire Defibrillator policy

Communities asked for views on Aberdeenshire Defibrillator policy

Communities asked for views on Aberdeenshire Defibrillator policy

23 March 2023

Aberdeenshire Council is reviewing its Public Access Defibrillator policy in collaboration with Scottish Ambulance Service and is seeking comments.


Kayleigh’s Wee Stars Million Pound Ball success

Kayleigh’s Wee Stars Million Pound Ball success

Kayleigh’s Wee Stars Million Pound Ball success

22 March 2023

Aberdeenshire children’s charity, Kayleigh’s Wee Stars has celebrated raising £1 million in the last 10 years with a special fundraising event.


Banff Harbour repair work continues on schedule

Banff Harbour repair work continues on schedule

Banff Harbour repair work continues on schedule

22 March 2023

Banff Harbour remains on schedule for a May opening after work was further progressed.


NFUS to host Bovine TB webinar

NFUS to host Bovine TB webinar

NFUS to host Bovine TB webinar

22 March 2023

Farming Union NFU Scotland will host a webinar to discuss the current veterinary situation for TB in Scotland on Thursday evening.


Public consultation launched on legal minimum for school learning hours

Public consultation launched on legal minimum for school learning hours

Public consultation launched on legal minimum for school learning hours

22 March 2023

Councils will be required by law to provide the equivalent of 25 teaching hours per week in primaries and 27.5 hours per week in secondaries.


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