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Macduff Aquarium seafront cafe and restaurant partnership
Aberdeenshire Council has announced a new partnership with hospitality company Maré Brasil which has been selected to operate the cafe and restaurant within Macduff Aquarium’s new seafront extension.
25 August 2026
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Public consultation launched on plans to improve safety at Toll of Birness junction
Aberdeenshire Council, working in partnership with Nestrans, has launched a public consultation seeking views on proposals to improve safety at the busy Toll of Birness junction on the A90 north of Ellon.
21 August 2026
Let's Talk - Ellon!
Residents and community groups in Ellon are being invited to take part in a new pilot event designed to spark conversation, collaboration and positive change within the town.
17 August 2026
Views sought on Aberdeenshire Council’s affordable housing investment plans
Views are being sought on Aberdeenshire Council’s draft Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), which could see more than 2,200 homes built across the area over the next five years.
17 August 2026
Aberdeenshire parks among the best in Scotland
Three parks in Aberdeenshire continue to be officially recognised among the best in the country to visit by extended their winning streak in Keep Scotland Beautiful’s annual Green Flag Awards.
13 August 2026
Let’s Talk Community Engagement Survey
How’s life in your part of Aberdeenshire? Whether it’s your local park, public transport, community spaces, or the support and services available to you, your views matter.
12 August 2026
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