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New rules will simplifying planning processes for north-east conservation areas

New rules will simplifying planning processes for north-east conservation areas

New rules will simplifying planning processes for north-east conservation areas

28 March 2024

People in one of Aberdeenshire’s 40 plus conservation areas will be able to more easily alter or replace their windows and install solar panels.


Kintore Hydrogen site plans - It’s time to have your say

Kintore Hydrogen site plans - It’s time to have your say

Kintore Hydrogen site plans - It’s time to have your say

27 March 2024

Phase one public consultation takes place on April 24 at Kintore Bowling Club, offering an overall view of the project and its aims.


North-east groups supported by company’s tree grants scheme

North-east groups supported by company’s tree grants scheme

North-east groups supported by company’s tree grants scheme

27 March 2024

Apache Corporation has announced the first tree grant awards in Scotland as part of the inaugural round of the company’s Tree Grant Program.


Feedback opens for SSEN Peterhead to Blackhillock powerline project

Feedback opens for SSEN Peterhead to Blackhillock powerline project

Feedback opens for SSEN Peterhead to Blackhillock powerline project

27 March 2024

This is the public’s opportunity to give further feedback on the proposals that will bring a new transmission line and further sub-station sites,


Bennachie Visitor Centre regains coveted 4-star Visit Scotland tourism status

Bennachie Visitor Centre regains coveted 4-star Visit Scotland tourism status

Bennachie Visitor Centre regains coveted 4-star Visit Scotland tourism status

27 March 2024

During an assessment of the Visitor Centre inspectors looked at everything from pre-arrival to facilities, cleanliness and staff service.


Changes unveiled for north-east and Moray farming support payments

Changes unveiled for north-east and Moray farming support payments

Changes unveiled for north-east and Moray farming support payments

26 March 2024

Details about the actions farmers in the north-east and Moray will have to take to receive agricultural support payments from 2025 have been unveiled.


UK’s tallest wind farm plan on Royal Deeside receives more than 1100 objections from the public

UK’s tallest wind farm plan on Royal Deeside receives more than 1100 objections from the public

UK’s tallest wind farm plan on Royal Deeside receives more than 1100 objections from the public

26 March 2024

Proposals would see 16 massive turbines, measuring up to 656ft erected in the countryside at Hill of Fare near Banchory.


North-east set for periods of showers, rain and winds in the run up to Easter

North-east set for periods of showers, rain and winds in the run up to Easter

North-east set for periods of showers, rain and winds in the run up to Easter

25 March 2024

Unsettled conditions are the main theme of the forecast through much of the week, with low pressure bringing periods of rain from the west.


Call for funding to support Just Transition ambition in north-east

Call for funding to support Just Transition ambition in north-east

Call for funding to support Just Transition ambition in north-east

25 March 2024

Assurance about the future purpose of the Scottish Government's 10-year Just Transition Fund for the north-east is needed, according to a new report.


SEPA launches consultation to review areas most at risk of flooding across Scotland

SEPA launches consultation to review areas most at risk of flooding across Scotland

SEPA launches consultation to review areas most at risk of flooding across Scotland

25 March 2024

SEPA are consulting on a review of Potentially Vulnerable Areas to protect communities from future impacts of flooding,


AREG Launches 2025 calendar photography competition to showcase renewable energy

AREG Launches 2025 calendar photography competition to showcase renewable energy

AREG Launches 2025 calendar photography competition to showcase renewable energy

25 March 2024

Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group is inviting budding amateur photographers to show what ;’Renewable Energy Around the Clock’ .


Deeside long-term study provides science to support Scottish salmon recovery

Deeside long-term study provides science to support Scottish salmon recovery

Deeside long-term study provides science to support Scottish salmon recovery

24 March 2024

To gain a greater understanding of its lifecycle, traps were installed in the Girnock Burn in Royal Deeside in 1966 to monitor the salmon population.


New registration requirements come into force for all bird keepers in the UK

New registration requirements come into force for all bird keepers in the UK

New registration requirements come into force for all bird keepers in the UK

23 March 2024

Owners of any birds other than parrots, finches, budgies and canaries will need to be registered even if they only have one animal at their location.


New wildlife management and muirburn Bill brings changes to grouse shooting

New wildlife management and muirburn Bill brings changes to grouse shooting

New wildlife management and muirburn Bill brings changes to grouse shooting

22 March 2024

Wildlife will see increased protection with a range of measures to tackle raptor persecution and ensure management of species on grouse moors.


Bogie and Deveron among rivers to benefit from Chivas Brothers partnership

Bogie and Deveron among rivers to benefit from Chivas Brothers partnership

Bogie and Deveron among rivers to benefit from Chivas Brothers partnership

22 March 2024

THE company behind the Glenlivet and Aberlour whiskies is set to work with local trusts working to restore Aberdeenshire's rivers.


LitterLotto partnership proves a winner for Huntly participant

LitterLotto partnership proves a winner for Huntly participant

LitterLotto partnership proves a winner for Huntly participant

22 March 2024

Susi McLarty is the latest winner of the partnership between environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful and behaviour change app LitterLotto.


Swift action helps avian visitors to Inverurie

Swift action helps avian visitors to Inverurie

Swift action helps avian visitors to Inverurie

21 March 2024

An informal drop-in hosted by NES Swifts (Huntly and District group) highlighted work being undertaken to help the birds locally.


Aberdeenshire completes a move to three weekly bin collections

Aberdeenshire completes a move to three weekly bin collections

Aberdeenshire completes a move to three weekly bin collections

21 March 2024

All six of the council’s depots that service bins for more than 120,000 households will be collecting split-stream recycling from the kerbside.


NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

20 March 2024

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.


Concerns raised over no plans to increase forestry budget following winter storms damage

Concerns raised over no plans to increase forestry budget following winter storms damage

Concerns raised over no plans to increase forestry budget following winter storms damage

19 March 2024

Concerns have been raised that there are no plans to increase Scottish Forestry’s budget following extensive storm damage.


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