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The Shetland pony mascot of the Scots Regiment Cruchan the fourth is led by the rein by a soldier

Sun shines on the SCOTS Regiment

With the sun shining and the community turning up in its droves, Peterhead truly was the perfect location to bestow the Freedom of Aberdeenshire on the Royal Regiment of Scotland on Saturday.

14 May 2024

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Important new grants for businesses launched in Aberdeenshire

Two new important business grant schemes have been designed, developed and launched by Aberdeenshire Council.

14 May 2024

A Sedge Warbler

NESBReC reaches 2 million records of species

The North East Scotland Biological Records Centre (NESBReC) has now recorded more than two million sightings of various species within its database of biodiversity information. 

14 May 2024

Aberdeenshire Council highlights urgent need for carers during Foster Care Fortnight

Foster Care Fortnight begins today (May 13) and Aberdeenshire Council is highlighting the urgent need for foster carers to support children and young people, who are in need of a safe, nurturing home.

13 May 2024

The Live Life Aberdeenshire Logo on a white background. The logo features a six-part heart shape, with each segment a different colour.

Portsoy and Whitehills communities asked to help shape future provision of local library services

Residents in and around Portsoy and Whitehills are being asked to help shape the future provision of local library services.

10 May 2024

A pollinating instect on a flower. It's a bee.

Aberdeenshire Council supporting #NoMowMay initiative

Aberdeenshire Council is supporting Plantlife’s national No Mow May campaign in 2024 to encourage the growth of long grass and wildflowers that help to sustain our local pollinators and benefit wildlife. 

08 May 2024

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