Aberdeenshire

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) opened a carbon storage licensing round offering locations in Scottish waters. Applications closed on 24 March 2026 at 12 noon.

North Sea Carbon Storage Push Extends into Scottish Waters as Licensing Bids Exceed 2 Million Acres

Bids to develop carbon storage sites across more than 2 million acres of the North Sea include multiple areas in Scottish waters, placing Scotland at the centre of the UK’s latest attempt

Energy

Flood Study Begins on Aboyne Bridge as Options for Repair or Replacement are Examined

Survey work has begun to assess how potential construction options for Aboyne Bridge could affect flooding along the River Dee, as engineers weigh whether to repair the existing structure or pursue a

Infrastructure

Aerial photograph of Tap o’ Noth, showing the vitrified oblong fort at the summit and the remnants of the large outer fort below.

Rhynie Research Recasts Pictish Scotland as Centre of Power and International Exchange

A decade of archaeological work in a quiet Aberdeenshire village has led researchers to conclude that Rhynie was once a major royal centre of Pictish power, challenging long-held assumptions about early medieval

Heritage

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

Local Government

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,

Local Government

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

Infrastructure

North Sea Carbon Storage Push Extends into Scottish Waters as Licensing Bids Exceed 2 Million Acres

Flood Study Begins on Aboyne Bridge as Options for Repair or Replacement are Examined

Rhynie Research Recasts Pictish Scotland as Centre of Power and International Exchange

Inverurie Service Point to Close as Council Shifts to Digital Services

Taxi checks carried out across Aberdeenshire in joint safety operation

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

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