An innovative skills development programme from local social enterprise, Scarf, has been recognised with a special award for its approach to tackling fuel poverty in communities across the North-east of Scotland.
With final preparations well under way in Strathdon for tomorrow’s Lonach Highland Gathering and Games, one of the event’s most popular attractions is receiving a makeover.
Plans have been unveiled for a GoNorthEast ‘Road Festival’ which features a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for members of local communities to experience the new AWPR before it opens to traffic.
The Kayleigh’s Wee Stars charity Pro day was in full swing at Peterculter Golf Club recently when Ross McConnachie, head PGA professional hosted the event which enjoyed a fantastic turn out for the day.
The groundbreaking children’s fitness initiative The Daily Mile will be part of the Lonach Highland Gathering’s famous programme of events for the first time.
Ballater’s Old Royal Station officially opened to the public on Monday when Aberdeenshire Provost Bill Howatson cut a ribbon to mark the completion of the revamped building.
To commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the final days of the First World War, gardeners at National Trust for Scotland properties across the North East of Scotland have cultivated striking memorial displays of Armistice flowers to remember those who lost their lives.
The Bennachie Centre Trust held a Dog Waste Awareness Day recently, with Dotty the Dalmatian and Harry the Hound helping to raise awareness of the problems caused by people who fail to pick up their dog’s waste.
