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Inverurie Service Point to Close as Council Shifts to Digital Services

Residents in Inverurie are being urged to prepare for a significant change in how they access local authority services, as Aberdeenshire Council confirms the permanent closure of its part time Service Point

Western Isles Communities to Share £1 Million Boost from Coastal Fun

Island communities across Scotland’s Outer Hebrides are set to benefit from a substantial new round of funding, as Comhairle nan Eilean Siar confirms more than £1 million will be distributed through its Coastal Community Fund for 2026 to 2027. The

Iconic Glasgow Restaurant Granted Listed Status for Cultural and Artistic Significance

One of Glasgow’s most storied dining institutions, The Ubiquitous Chip, has been awarded Category B listed

Chain-Bar Relic of Scotland’s Industrial Dawn Secures Lifeline for Restoration

Along a quiet stretch of the River Teviot, a slender survivor of Britain’s early industrial ambition

£547 Million Freeport Windfall to Be Reinvested Across the Highlands

A substantial financial dividend from the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport is set to be channelled back into Highland communities, after Highland Council endorsed an ambitious long-term Investment Plan. At the

31 March 2026

Highland·News

Neil Osborne, Highland Council’s Climate Change & Energy Manager pictured receiving the award

Highland Council Secures National Recognition for Climate and Energy Leadership

Highland Council has been recognised on the national stage after its Climate and Energy Team secured a major win at the APSE Energy Awards 2026, underscoring the authority’s growing influence in shaping

31 March 2026

Highland·News

Monumental Industry Meets Fine Art in Aberdeen’s Latest Exhibition

A new exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery casts a compelling eye over the vast machinery and human endeavour that have come to define the Granite City’s modern identity. Art and Energy, which

31 March 2026

Aberdeen City·News

Shetland Council Responds to Audit Warning of £134m Budget Gap

Shetland Islands Council has acknowledged the scale of its financial challenge after a national audit highlighted a projected £134 million budget gap, while also noting that the authority’s services perform strongly compared

11 March 2026

News·Shetland Islands

Man is charging his electrical scooter with charger on special parking. Closeup photoshoot

Council bans indoor storage and charging of e-bikes over fire safety concerns

Shetland Islands Council has banned the indoor storage and charging of electrically powered bikes and scooters across all of its premises, citing fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. The precautionary measure applies

10 March 2026

News·Shetland Islands

Ferry overhaul delays affect Whalsay and Bluemull routes

Shetland Islands Council has announced further disruption to ferry services serving Whalsay and the Bluemull Sound route after drydock works on one of its vessels were delayed. The council said updated information

3 March 2026

News·Shetland Islands

Canadian Hercules to Join Ayr Air Show Line-Up

The Royal Canadian Air Force will bring its CC-130J Hercules to the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight next month, with a special flypast planned for Saturday 6 September. The four-engine

24 August 2025

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Falkirk Council Approves New Gaelic Language Plan

Falkirk Council has signed off its third Gaelic Language Plan, setting out measures to support the language and culture locally over the next five years. The plan, which runs from 2025 to

24 August 2025

Falkirk·News

Argyll and Bute Support Drives Business Growth, Jobs

Argyll and Bute support drives business growth and new jobs Argyll and Bute Council’s Business Gateway service supported more than 450 businesses last year, helping new start-ups launch, existing firms expand, and

18 August 2025

Argyll and Bute·News

Taxi checks carried out across Aberdeenshire in joint safety operation

ABERDEENSHIRE — Dozens of taxis and private hire cars were stopped and inspected in a joint operation by Aberdeenshire Council Licensing Standards and Police Scotland aimed at ensuring passenger safety. The checks,

Aberdeenshire

Edinburgh Joins Core Cities — But What’s Really In It?

Edinburgh has become the 12th member of Core Cities UK, a group that claims to champion urban policy change—but critics might ask whether another talking shop is really what the capital needs.

9 April 2025

Edinburgh City·News

East Dunbartonshire Extends Public Consultation on Economic Development Strategy

Council seeks broader input to shape plan for jobs, investment and local resilience EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE — East Dunbartonshire Council has extended its public consultation on a new Economic Development Strategy, urging residents,

8 April 2025

East Dunbartonshire·News

East Renfrewshire to Resurface 45 Roads and 15 Pavements in £3.5m Upgrade

Major investment to target residential streets across all council wards beginning in April EAST RENFREWSHIRE — A £3.5 million investment will fund the resurfacing of 45 roads and 15 pavements across East

8 April 2025

East Renfrewshire·News

East Lothian Approves Expansion of Holiday Lodges at Whitekirk Hill

Second phase of development gets green light as part of broader tourism investment near North Berwick EAST LOTHIAN — Plans to expand holiday accommodation at Whitekirk Hill near North Berwick have been

8 April 2025

East Lothian·News

East Ayrshire Adds QR Codes to Bins to Simplify Community Issue Reporting

New feature builds on success of ‘Report It!’ system, making it easier for residents to flag local concerns EAST AYRSHIRE — Reporting community issues like graffiti, littering or damaged playpark equipment just

8 April 2025

East Ayrshire·News

Dundee to Host National Cycling Conference as City’s Active Travel Ambitions Gain Momentum

Event returns to the city for the first time since 2018, showcasing infrastructure progress and plans for a cycle-friendly future Scotland’s national cycling charity, Cycling Scotland, will bring its flagship annual conference

8 April 2025

Dundee City·News

Environmental Surveys Begin Along River Nith Ahead of Flood Protection Work

Dumfries and Galloway Council launches major ecological assessment to safeguard wildlife during construction Dumfries and Galloway Council has begun a series of environmental surveys along the River Nith as part of preparations

8 April 2025

Dumfries and Galloway·News

Clackmannanshire Council Launches Citizen-Led Transformation to Rethink Public Services

£1 million Transformation Fund to back community-driven solutions on housing, mental health, and economic opportunity Clackmannanshire Council has approved a bold new approach to public service delivery, putting local residents at the

8 April 2025

Clackmannanshire·News

Argyll and Bute Emerges as Testbed for Future of Drone Technology

Successful trials open door to permanent drone hub at Oban Airport and expanded rural services Argyll and Bute is positioning itself as a leader in drone innovation following the completion of a

8 April 2025

Argyll and Bute·News

Angus Council to Raise Electric Vehicle Charging Tariffs from April 2025

Price hike aims to support network sustainability and future investment amid rising demand Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Angus will face higher charging costs from April 1, 2025, as the council increases

8 April 2025

Angus·News

BT Seeks Public Feedback on Plan to Remove 19 Aberdeenshire Phone Boxes

Residents have until April 28 to weigh in on proposed cuts to rural telecommunications infrastructure BT has launched a public consultation on plans to remove 19 public call boxes across Aberdeenshire, prompting

Aberdeenshire

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