http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/index.asp Aberdeenshire Council News en-gb Copyright Aberdeenshire Council 03/02/2012 17:30:00 6 http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/images/generic/gen_aberdeenshire_logo_white.gif http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/index.asp http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2362 Councillors will meet next Thursday (February 9, 2012) to consider a five year budget for Aberdeenshire Council and agree a balanced budget for the next three years. 3 February 2012 Friday, 3 Feb 2012 00:00 GMT Business Council Aberdeenshire Council, budget, finance, Scottish Government, councillors, Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2363 Councillors will meet next Thursday (February 9, 2012) to set the council's housing revenue budget, including rents and charges for the next year. 3 February 2012 Friday, 3 Feb 2012 00:00 GMT Business Council Housing Aberdeenshire Council, budget, councillors, housing, rent, revenue, charge Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2361 Companies in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen and Moray are being reminded that they have until Valentine's Day to submit entries to the 22nd Grampian Food Forum Innovation awards. 2 February 2012 Thursday, 2 Feb 2012 00:00 GMT Business Leisure, Culture and Tourism Grampian Food Forum, Innovation Awards, Thainstone, food, drink, industry Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2360 The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council has agreed to transfer the former Peterhead Maritime Heritage Centre to Banff and Buchan College. 1 February 2012 Wednesday, 1 Feb 2012 00:00 GMT Business Education and Learning Banff and Buchan College, Peterhead Maritime Heritage Centre, transfer, asset, nautical studies, economy, education Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2359 Two new electrical appliance recycling banks will be installed in Port Elphinstone and Insch by Aberdeenshire Council on Wednesday (February 1) as part of a trial to allow people to recycle small items such as irons, radios, hairdryers and clocks more easily. 31 January 2012 Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Recycling and Waste recycling banks, recycling, electrical appliances, Insch, Port Elphinstone Inverurie and District West Garioch http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2358 As part of a programme of budget savings and in order to modernise the way staffing is structured and managed, Aberdeenshire Council is in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment. 30 January 2012 Monday, 30 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Business Council staff consultation, terms and conditions of employment, terms, conditions, consultation, propoposed changes, http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2356 A new shared foot and cycle path called Primary Lane opened officially on January 25 to link housing on the south side of the river to the centre of Insch and has also had a unique counter installed to keep track of how well it is used. The path was named by pupils at Insch Primary School and starts on Old Mart Avenue. 27 January 2012 Friday, 27 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2357 Car parking charges in Inverurie’s High Street pay and display car park have been suspended by Aberdeenshire Council from this Saturday (January 28) for the duration of the road closure on High Street, anticipated to last for three weeks. 27 January 2012 Friday, 27 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2355 Aberdeenshire Council has changed the way in which parents can apply for nursery places in council run nurseries and approved partner playgroups and nurseries, to encourage greater parent choice and in an effort to improve the application process. 26 January 2012 Thursday, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2353 Aberdeenshire Children's Panel is looking for volunteers who can help vulnerable children in the area achieve better outcomes in life. It is particularly keen to hear from male volunteers as historically the number of men taking part is low. Call 01224 665147 / 01224 665107, or e-mail fiona.tweedie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or niall.david@aberdeenshire.gov.uk 25 January 2012 Wednesday, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT childrens panel http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2354 The final dates for Aberdeenshire Council's school estate consultation are approaching. 25 January 2012 Wednesday, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Education and Learning Schools School estate, consultation, Education Learning and Leisure Committee Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2352 A public exhibition has been organised on Thursday (Jan, 26) to show the various long term options for flood alleviation in Stonehaven. 24 January 2012 Tuesday, 24 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Roads Stonehaven, flooding, exhibition, flood alleviation, flood defences, Stonehaven and Lower Deeside http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2351 Councillors at Aberdeenshire Council have supported a report on the future of waste management, following an in-depth investigation by the Scrutiny & Audit Committee. 20 January 2012 Friday, 20 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Recycling and Waste Scrutiny and Audit Committee, Aberdeenshire Council, waste, investigation, landfill Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2350 Proposals to provide construction access for a housing development in Ellon have been supported by councillors acting in their capacity as Trustees of McDonald Park. 20 January 2012 Friday, 20 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Planning Ellon, Caroline Well's Wood, Formartine Area Committee, Barratt, Scotia, Golf Road, McDonald Park, Woodlands Edge, Knockothie Road, trustees Ellon and District Mid-Formartine Turriff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2349 Aden Country Park will host Buchan's first family bike ride this spring, taking in some of the beautiful sights in the local area. 20 January 2012 Friday, 20 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Leisure, Culture and Tourism Public Transport Aden Country Park, bike ride, Buchan, Aden Bike Challenge http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2347 Deputy Provost Marcus Humphrey opened the meeting. He acknowledged the people who were honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Five people from Aberdeenshire had been recognised for their achievements. 19 January 2012 Thursday, 19 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Council Aberdeenshire Council, Provost, Deputy Provost, Scrutiny and Audit, Honours, notice of motion Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2346 Plans for a permanent clubhouse which will serve the Trump International Golf Links Scotland resort near Balmedie have been approved by councillors. 18 January 2012 Wednesday, 18 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Sports and Recreation Formartine Area Committee, Menie, Donald Trump, golf, clubhouse Ellon and District Mid-Formartine Turriff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2345 Actions taken by Aberdeenshire Council to minimise waste and reduce disposal to landfill will be discussed by councillors this week. 18 January 2012 Wednesday, 18 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Recycling and Waste waste, recycling, landfill, councillors, Aberdeenshire Council, Scrutiny and Audit, investigation Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2344 The management of Banff visitor attraction Duff House could transfer to Historic Scotland as soon as April, following support by councillors. 17 January 2012 Tuesday, 17 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Leisure, Culture and Tourism Duff House, visitor attraction, Historic Scotland, National Galleries, policy and resources, transfer Banff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2343 A bid to attract European fisheries funding to Aberdeenshire has been successful, it was announced today. (Monday) 16 January 2012 Monday, 16 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Business fisheries, AEFF, EFF, Axis 4, Marine Scotland, Scottish Government, funding, fishing http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2342 Council premises throughout Aberdeenshire will benefit from an innovative environmental project introducing on-site composting. 16 January 2012 Monday, 16 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Recycling and Waste online composting, composting, environmental prohect, Aberdeen Forward, schools, projects, http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2341 Following a landslip in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire Council is working to ensure there is no danger to the public. 13 January 2012 Friday, 13 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Roads landslide, landslip, Peterhead, Lido, evacuation, road closure Peterhead North and Rattray http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2348 Latest budget projections, an update on the Community Asset Transfer process and new working arrangements for Duff House were among matters discussed at the latest meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee. 12 January 2012 Thursday, 12 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Council Duff House, Corporate Parenting, Worksmart, Budget, Policy and Resources http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2340 The Fraserburgh community is being invited to help shape how an iconic sculpture could look as construction of a major new facility for the town continues. 12 January 2012 Thursday, 12 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Leisure, Culture and Tourism Local Sports and Recreation Fraserburgh, swimming pool, art, percent for art, sculpture, sports Banff and District Fraserburgh and District Troup http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2339 Aberdeen and North East Scotland Ancestral Tourism Partnership (ANESATP) will host a free all day workshop on ancestral tourism on Thursday 15 March 2012 at the Kintore Arms Hotel, Inverurie. 12 January 2012 Thursday, 12 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Business Events tourism, economic development, archives, workshop, businesses http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2338 Leader of Aberdeenshire Council Anne Robertson has donated £1,500 on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council to help a local charity continue its support of those who have served in the armed forces. 12 January 2012 Thursday, 12 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Local Leader, Anne Robertson, HorseBack UK, donation Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2337 Entries are now open for the 22nd annual Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards, which reward food and drink companies based in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen and Moray for their new product innovations. 10 January 2012 Tuesday, 10 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Business Events Grampian Food Forum, Innovation Awards, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, food, drink, business Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2336 Aberdeenshire Council Chief Executive Colin Mackenzie has handed over a cheque to Friends of ANCHOR for £1,500 as part of the local authority's annual charity donations. 10 January 2012 Tuesday, 10 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Council Social Care and Health Colin Mackenzie, Friends of ANCHOR, charity, cheque, annual, Aberdeenshire Council, Chief Executive Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2335 Adults with disabilities attending Ellon Resource Centre look forward to a year filled with lots of activities, events and outings thanks to recent donations of almost £3,000 from local businesses, individuals and groups. 9 January 2012 Monday, 9 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2334 The latest forecasts for Aberdeenshire Council's revenue and capital budgets are to come before councillors for consideration this week. 9 January 2012 Monday, 9 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Council budget, capital, revenue, policy and resources committee, councillors, capital plan Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2333 Proposals to transfer the management of Banff visitor attraction Duff House and its staff to Historic Scotland are to be considered by councillors this week. 9 January 2012 Monday, 9 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT Leisure, Culture and Tourism Duff House, Banff, Policy and Resources Committee, Councillors, Historic Scotland, National Galleries of Scotland, visitor attraction, tourism Banff and District Fraserburgh and District Troup http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2332 Consultation on the future development of the Aberdeen City and Shire region closes next Friday (6 Jan 2012). 29 December 2011 Thursday, 29 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Planning Strategic development planning authority, Strategic Development Plan, future, economic, infrastructure, consultation, http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2331 The Social Work and Housing Committee discussed adult day services, fuel poverty and a Kaizen to improve planning for children with support needs at their meeting in Woodhill House, Aberdeen, on Thursday, December 15. 23 December 2011 Friday, 23 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2330 Aberdeenshire residents are being reminded to take note of festive opening dates for council offices over the next fortnight. 23 December 2011 Friday, 23 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Council public holiday, christmas, opening hours, council offices, emergency, bin collections Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2328 Just in time for Christmas and all those mince pies, Aberdeenshire Council is introducing the collection of aluminium foil trays for recycling. 21 December 2011 Wednesday, 21 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Recycling and Waste recycling, waste, aluminium, materials, rubbish, items which can be recycled http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2326 A group of older people from across Aberdeenshire met recently to debate issues about transport, day services, residential services, living at home and communities and formed a 'charter for older people' it's all part of a project called 'Your Voice'. 21 December 2011 Wednesday, 21 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Social Care and Health http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2325 Older people who have worked all their lives to build up savings, a nice home and who may be now dependant on friends and family for care are being preyed upon and it could be happening in your area – so do something about it, ‘Tell Someone’. Contact your adult protection team. 20 December 2011 Tuesday, 20 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2324 As Christmas and New Year's Day both fall on a Sunday this year, refuse and recycling collections will be made on their normal days. 19 December 2011 Monday, 19 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Recycling and Waste waste, recycling, Christmas, collections, http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2323 Vote now in the Design Awards and give your love to your favourite house, public artwork or conservation project. Entries must be in by Thursday, February 17, 2012. 19 December 2011 Monday, 19 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2321 The standard opening hours at eleven full-time Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Aberdeenshire change this week. (w/b Dec 12) 15 December 2011 Thursday, 15 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Recycling and Waste waste, recycling, HWRCs, opening hours, ISC, late opening http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2320 With winter now upon us, many householders have already taken steps to counter the worst that the seasonal weather might throw at the north-east. Perhaps they've installed new loft insulation, checked the guttering, fitted snow tyres to the car or topped up the anti-freeze. Aberdeenshire Council has followed the same principle, planning and preparing to ensure there's minimal disruption to its services when the temperature plummets and the snow accumulates. 15 December 2011 Thursday, 15 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Education and Learning Recycling and Waste Roads Schools winter maintenance, grit bins, preparation for winter, missed waste collections, road users, school transport, school closures, households, ready aberdeenshire http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2319 A series of works at Haddo House and Country Park at Methlick, near Ellon, has been supported by Formartine councillors. 13 December 2011 Tuesday, 13 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Planning Haddo House, Haddo Country Park, Haddo, Formartine Area Committee, councillors, planning Ellon and District Mid-Formartine Turriff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2318 Plans for a temporary golf club house and permanent car park at the Menie Estate, Balmedie, have been supported by councillors. 13 December 2011 Tuesday, 13 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Planning Menie, Trump, golf, clubhouse, Balmedie, Formartine, councillors Ellon and District Mid-Formartine Turriff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2317 Aberdeenshire Council has announced a series of moves by academy headteachers, which is expected to enhance the leadership and management of schools in the north of Aberdeenshire. 13 December 2011 Tuesday, 13 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Schools Peterhead Academy, Ellon Academy, Turriff Academy, headteacher, schools Banff and District Central Buchan Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Mid-Formartine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Troup Turriff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2316 Fraserburgh Academy will reopen to pupils tomorrow (Tue, Dec 13) following storm damage last week. 12 December 2011 Monday, 12 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Education and Learning Schools Fraserburgh Academy, Fraserburgh, storm, damage, school Central Buchan Fraserburgh and District Peterhead North and Rattray Troup http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2315 Albert Donald (56) is the new Independent Convener of the adult protection committees in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray and will bring his experience of almost 40 years of policing and partnership working to the role. 9 December 2011 Friday, 9 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Social Care and Health Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, adult protection Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2314 Fraserburgh Academy will close to all pupils on Monday 12th December, following storm damage to the building. 9 December 2011 Friday, 9 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Education and Learning Schools Fraserburgh, Academy, storm, damage, pupils Central Buchan Fraserburgh and District Peterhead North and Rattray Troup http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2313 Services across Aberdeenshire have been badly affected by last night's severe weather, as the council begins a major clean-up. 9 December 2011 Friday, 9 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Council Education and Learning Environment storm, winter, ice, snow Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2311 Whether it involves throwing sponges at colleagues, dressing up, running talent shows or thinking up a new sponsored event, one dedicated Aboyne teacher is to retire this Christmas having really ‘shown her spots’. 6 December 2011 Tuesday, 6 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Education and Learning Schools Ella Egan, Aboyne Academy, children in need, fundraising, retiring teacher Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2310 Nineteen Aberdeenshire public toilets have taken honours at the 2011 'Loo of the Year Awards'. 2 December 2011 Friday, 2 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT Loo of the Year Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District