SNP Abandons Commitment to Dual the A96 Friday, 6 December, 2024 Transport Scotland has recommended against fully dualling the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen. However, since this review, the road has seen multiple collisions, including a collision on Saturday that closed it for seven hours between Alves and Forres. Since 2021, 128 people have been killed or injured on the A96, yet promised improvements remain undelivered. The SNP appears to be abandoning... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Preventing the Spread of Giant Hogweed Along the River Don 8th November 2022 Following concerns surrounding the spread of Giant Hogweed along the River Don catchment, I wrote to Aberdeenshire Council to establish what actions are being... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Cancer Card Visits Holyrood 8th November 2022 Last week I met with Cancer Card and heard more about the work they do to help people find the right support when cancer effects their life. Whether you have... Holyrood News
National Farmers' Union of Scotland Rally at Holyrood 4th November 2022 Great to attend the NFU Scotland Food Needs A Farmer rally at Holyrood on Wednesday which had a fantastic turnout! Good to speak with farmers from Aberdeenshire... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Avian Influenza H5N1 Confirmed Near Huntly in Aberdeenshire 30th October 2022 Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at premises near Huntly in Aberdeenshire. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent... Local News
Visit to Positive Steps Kemnay 26th October 2022 Positive Steps Kemnay (PSK) was named Health Walk Group of the Year at Scotland’s national walking charity Paths for All’s Volunteer Awards 2022. After... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Theft of Red Diesel and Tools Near Aboyne 26th October 2022 Theft included 800 litres of red diesel, 9 padlocks, 20 litres of chain oil, 6 LED spotlights, a pollution kit, John Deere tool kit, set of spanners and a fire... Local News
Closure of Community Hospitals in Deeside 21st October 2022 There has long been a concern over the closure of community hospitals in Deeside, where staff are doing their utmost to provide excellent patient care. We... Local News
World Clydesdale Show 2022 19th October 2022 Last bit of grooming for this year’s world championships at World Clydesdale Show 2022 - Scotland hosted here at TECA! Great to pop by local Aberdeenshire... Local News
Update on NHS Grampian and Scolty Ward 17th October 2022 I’m very grateful for the large number of people contacting me on the closure of Scolty Ward. Unfortunately we have had some bounce-backs from people’s email... Local News
