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Storm damage leads to Haddo House closure

A decision has been made to close the site for the rest of 2021 while at the same time a crowdfunding page has also been lauched to help recovery.

Public warned to keep away from Bennachie's forested areas while clear up work continues

Forestry and Land Scotland is urging members of the public to stay away from its forests.

SSEN teams continue working to restore power to hundreds in the north-east who are still without electricity

The area still has around 150 reported outages which are being dealt with at present.

MP welcomes £20 million of UK Government investment in tidal stream electricity

The funding comes as part of the fourth allocation round of the Contracts for Difference Scheme.

MSP calls for UK Government to “wake up” to CCUS need in Scotland

Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin lead a debate on the decision to hold the Acorn Project in Aberdeenshire back from its Track-1 programme

Politics: Carbon capture plan is essential to the north-east

In her column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses leading the debate this week in Holyrood on carbon capture.

New housing measures introduced to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu

Bird keepers should review biosecurity and house birds as changes come into effect on Monday.

Long term bridges plan unveiled for Aberdeenshire

A nine year plan has been unveiled which shows the priority works to be undertaken across the north-east.

Clola travellers site gets approval despite objections

The change of use of agricultural land into a site for three caravan pitches was unanimously given the green light by Full Council.

Aberdeenshire Council reopens the Bridge of Fortrie near Turriff

Work to construct a new bridge has been completed and attention now turns to the structure at Bruntyards which was also swept away in 2019.

Rothienorman susbtation project reaches a major milestone

The site will play a key role in transporting renewable energy across north-east Scotland

Debate on CCS to be held at Holyrood

It will be led by MSP Gillian Martin and has been backed by Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam.

MSP renews calls for rail links in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire East's Gillian Martin has called on the Scottish Government to press ahead with plans for a rail connection from Aberdeen City to Ellon.

North-east animal sanctuary suspends wild bird intake due to Avian Influenza situation

The New Arc Sanctuary has announced that it has made the difficult decision on a temporary basis.

RGU strengthens partnerships by joining University of the Arctic

The network of higher education and research institutions across northern regions addresses global challenges of Arctic people and societies.

North-east MP highlights importance of St Fergus gas terminal

MP David Duguid told Westminster that St Fergus gas terminal is vital in ensuring the UK continues to source its own gas supply.

Sculptor creating scrap-metal 'Gathering Tree' for Scotland's first rewilding centre

Public invited to have input into focal point for Trees for Life centre.

ENVIRONMENT

Storm damage leads to Haddo House closure

Public warned to keep away from Bennachie's forested areas while clear up work continues

Public warned to keep away from Bennachie's forested areas while clear up work continues

SSEN teams continue working to restore power to hundreds in the north-east who are still without electricity

SSEN teams continue working to restore power to hundreds in the north-east who are still without electricity

MP welcomes £20 million of UK Government investment in tidal stream electricity

MP welcomes £20 million of UK Government investment in tidal stream electricity

MSP calls for UK Government to “wake up” to CCUS need in Scotland

MSP calls for UK Government to “wake up” to CCUS need in Scotland

Politics: Carbon capture plan is essential to the north-east

Politics: Carbon capture plan is essential to the north-east

New housing measures introduced to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu

New housing measures introduced to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu

Long term bridges plan unveiled for Aberdeenshire

Long term bridges plan unveiled for Aberdeenshire

Clola travellers site gets approval despite objections

Clola travellers site gets approval despite objections

Aberdeenshire Council reopens the Bridge of Fortrie near Turriff

Aberdeenshire Council reopens the Bridge of Fortrie near Turriff

Rothienorman susbtation project reaches a major milestone

Rothienorman susbtation project reaches a major milestone

Debate on CCS to be held at Holyrood

Debate on CCS to be held at Holyrood

MSP renews calls for rail links in Aberdeenshire

MSP renews calls for rail links in Aberdeenshire

North-east animal sanctuary suspends wild bird intake due to Avian Influenza situation

North-east animal sanctuary suspends wild bird intake due to Avian Influenza situation

RGU strengthens partnerships by joining University of the Arctic

RGU strengthens partnerships by joining University of the Arctic

North-east MP highlights importance of St Fergus gas terminal

North-east MP highlights importance of St Fergus gas terminal

Sculptor creating scrap-metal 'Gathering Tree' for Scotland's first rewilding centre

Sculptor creating scrap-metal 'Gathering Tree' for Scotland's first rewilding centre

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