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Foveran and Tipperty Schools closer to merger following committee

Proposed merger of Foveran School and Tipperty School has been recommended for approval by the Education and Children’s Services Committee.

20 March 2025

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Three people pictured in high viz yellow vests and white hard hats in front of the Macduff Marine Aquarium with building materials on site   they are Ogilivie Construction project site manager main works Dave Brewis Macduff Marine Aquarium manager Claire Matthews and Ogilvie project site manager landscaping works Lucjan Binkowicz

Construction work ready to begin on exciting Macduff Aquarium modernisation project

Construction work on an extension and modernisation of the north-east’s award-winning Macduff Marine Aquarium is about to get underway.

18 March 2025

A picture of two gulls sitting on a rooftop with a third flying overhead against a bright blue sky

Residents, businesses and visitors encouraged to take action before gull nesting season begins

Aberdeenshire Council is encouraging residents, businesses and visitors to help tackle the issues around urban gulls across the region – with a clear message to stop feeding them.

17 March 2025

Volunteers in high viz yellow jackets plant new trees in McDonald Park Ellon

Volunteers sought to continue development of Ellon’s McDonald Park

An appeal has been made for community volunteers to seek out future funding opportunities for the continued development of McDonald Park in Ellon.

14 March 2025

Replanting at Haddo

Green shoots of recovery begin to show as post-Arwen tree-planting continues in Aberdeenshire

When Storm Arwen struck Aberdeenshire in November 2021 the widespread devastation it caused included tens of thousands of trees being blown over or damaged.

13 March 2025

An aerial picture of Aboyne Bridge crossing the River Dee

Councillors agree strengthening and repair option for Aboyne Bridge

Councillors have unanimously agreed an option which will see Aboyne Bridge undergo limited strengthening and repair to enable it to re-open with an 18-tonne vehicle limit.

12 March 2025

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