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Aberdeenshire Restaurant Weeks will run from November 2-15 this year following another highly successful event in 2025 w...
16/10/2026

Aberdeenshire Restaurant Weeks will run from November 2-15 this year following another highly successful event in 2025 which saw it deliver strong economic, promotional and community benefits across the region.

Last year’s event brought together 77 cafes and restaurants from across Aberdeenshire for a two-week celebration of local food, drink and hospitality.

Our gritter crews will be heading out this afternoon for the first time this winter as temperatures are expected to drop...
16/10/2026

Our gritter crews will be heading out this afternoon for the first time this winter as temperatures are expected to drop across much of central Aberdeenshire.

Showers are forecast in some areas this afternoon, this evening and overnight, followed by clear and cold conditions. Road surface temperatures could fall to around or below 0°C, meaning there may be icy patches on untreated roads.

Our gritters will be treating a number of primary routes this afternoon to help keep the network safe and all crews will remain on standby tomorrow should further treatment be needed.

If you're travelling, please:

✅ Allow extra time for your journey
✅ Drive to the road conditions
✅ Increase your stopping distance
✅ Take extra care on bridges, bends and untreated roads

View today's planned gritting routes here: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roads/winter-maintenance/gritting-routes

15/10/2026

This October, Diversity Bridge SCIO is bringing people together to celebrate Black History Month 2026.

Our theme is:

HONOURING OUR COMMUNITIES

Our Stories. Our People. Our Legacy. Our Future.

But this isn't just about famous names from history.

It's about us.

▪️The people who volunteer.

▪️The people who care.

▪️The people who mentor.

▪️The people who open doors.

▪️The people who build businesses.

▪️The people who support their
neighbours.

▪️The people who quietly make a
difference every single day.

Because...

You don't have to be famous to make history.

Join us at 135 George Street, Aberdeen on 17th October 2026 at 3.00pm (Doors open at 2.45pm) for an afternoon of stories, culture, recognition, young voices and community.

📍 135 George Street, Aberdeen AB25
1HU
📞 01224 675090

Registration is free and now open via the following link - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1VQJprzoaTqq2Ce0GN7UJRg2ed4r9

Extreme weather, cyber attacks, disruption to supply chains and power cuts can all affect our access to food. It's impor...
15/10/2026

Extreme weather, cyber attacks, disruption to supply chains and power cuts can all affect our access to food.

It's important to be prepared to be individually resilient for up to 72 hours so we can cope with any potential disruptions.

Now is the time to think about what three days worth of meals might look like for your Aberdeenshire household.

Sharing what you have with others and thinking creatively about meals all help to ensure food isn’t wasted, particularly if it’s in short supply.

Using websites like https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/ on a regular basis helps prevent food waste and lowers food bills.

Also look out for food sharing apps like https://olioapp.com/en/

Amey is undertaking a programme of overnight woodland management at several locations along the A96 between Huntly and K...
15/10/2026

Amey is undertaking a programme of overnight woodland management at several locations along the A96 between Huntly and Keith until January 2027.

The works on behalf of Transport Scotland, will see crews trimming and removing areas of woodland adjacent to the A96 for the safety of the travelling public and to improve driver visibility.

🌲 Overnight woodland management on the A96 between Huntly and Keith.

🗓️ Ongoing until January 2027.
🚦 Temporary traffic lights at rolling locations.
⌚️ 6.30pm to 6.30am on weeknights only.

🛠️ As work progresses, traffic management will move along the A96, with temporary traffic lights and crawler lane closures required at different locations.

🔗 For the full work schedule please see: https://shorturl.at/fd5vv

Aberdeenshire Council Moray Council Huntly Community Council Keith Community Council Strathisla Community Council

14/10/2026

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

Banchory Academy has achieved Gold status in UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools programme – the highest level of reco...
14/10/2026

Banchory Academy has achieved Gold status in UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools programme – the highest level of recognition within the programme.

Building on the school’s previous Bronze and Silver awards, this achievement recognises the commitment of the whole school community to ensuring children’s rights are understood, respected and brought to life every day.

The Rights Respecting Schools Award recognises schools that place children’s rights at the heart of their culture, relationships and decision-making, empowering young people to understand their rights, have their voices heard and play an active role in shaping school life.

The school was particularly recognised for pupils’ confidence in discussing children’s rights and their relevance to their own lives, the opportunities and trusted mechanisms available to raise concerns, the strong focus on health and wellbeing, and the caring and inclusive ethos in which young people feel supported and involved.

This achievement makes Banchory Academy the only secondary school in the north east currently holding this level of award.

Community transport depends on dedicated local volunteers.For Community Transport Week, Bill and Dave from   & District ...
14/10/2026

Community transport depends on dedicated local volunteers.

For Community Transport Week, Bill and Dave from & District Community Volunteer Ambulance tell us about the value of volunteering and why they choose to get involved.

If you’re interested in supporting the service, find out more from Portlethen & District Community Volunteer Ambulance at https://portlethen-ambulance.co.uk/

The films were created through the ongoing work of the Health and Transport Action Plan (HTAP), in support of community transport.

To find out about community transport or volunteering opportunities in your area, you can also contact THInC on 01467 536111 or email [email protected].
Community Transport Association

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Thinking about fostering? See the Adoption and Fostering in Aberdeenshire upcoming Preparation to Foster training. Info ...
13/10/2026

Thinking about fostering? See the Adoption and Fostering in Aberdeenshire upcoming Preparation to Foster training. Info below 👇

✨ SPACES AVAILABLE NOW! ✨

💭 Thinking about fostering? Join us for our upcoming Preparation to Foster training!

ℹ️ This is a 3-day course (school hours) which covers all aspects of fostering - from the basics of child development and attachment to safer caring, transitions & everything in between!

Our eligibility criteria:
⭐ Spare bedroom
⭐ 21+
⭐ Non-smoker / non-vaper

🏠 Contact us and we can send you an Information Pack - once we receive your returned Registration of Interest form we can then arrange an Initial Home Visit to begin the process and sign you up for Prep to Foster.

Could you provide the care and stability a child needs? We'd love to hear from you 👂

👉 Get in touch:
📞 01467 532700
📧 [email protected]

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