Aberdeenshire

The first phase of a pre-feasibility study evaluating geothermal opportunities at the Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire has been completed.

Aberdeenshire Council has agreed a new council plan for the region, running from now until 2027. The set of strategic priorities gives direction that all services can work towards. It sets out the strategic approach to supporting Aberdeenshire communities and businesses to thrive, working with its p

A series of open exhibitions are to be held into plans by Stewart Milne Homes for a new housing development in Newburgh.

Plans for a new primary school at Chapelton are progressing with Aberdeenshire Council anticipating opening to pupils in 2026. Changes are being made to the Section 75 agreement with developer Elsick Development Company, allowing the school to open in 2026, rather than on completion of the 489th hou

A care provider is planning a multi-million-pound expansion into Aberdeenshire with new care homes earmarked for Turriff and Alford. Parklands Care Homes, which has its headquarters in Grantown, has submitted an application for planning permission in principle for a 40-bed care home and later life l

Taylor Wimpey plans to make a planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for the provision of around 250-300 new homes through the development of land to the north of Thistle Drive, Portlethen, following allocation of the land within the Aberdeenshire Council Local Development Plan. Ahead of this

Projects across the North East and Moray will receive a share of over £50 million to accelerate the energy transition and secure future jobs in the region. A total of 22 projects will receive funding, including investments in research and innovation; new green skills training facilities; pilot

An Aberdeenshire hotel has submitted plans to build flats to provide rent-free accommodation for employees. The MacRobert Trust, the owners of the Douneside House Hotel in Tarland, want to build eight one-bedroom flats on vacant land nearby its establishment.

A 0.69-acre residential building plot with full planning permission and building warrant for the erection of a one-and-a-half-storey 4-bedroom home at The Old Mill, Bleachfield, Huntly AB54 4QX, is being marketed by Baird Lumsden, the rural property arm of DM Hall at offers over £90,000. The p

Nicklaus Companies and developer FM Group have today launched the first Jack Nicklaus-branded residential golf community in Europe at Stonehaven. A development of homes at the historic Ury Estate, built around an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, currently under construction, including th

Aberdeenshire Council has agreed to adopt the Proposed Local Development Plan 2020 as modified. The Examination into the Local Development Plan concluded in June this year with a set of conclusions and recommendations from the Scottish Government Reporter which are normally binding, except in limite

The owners of the former Duncan’s of Banchory furniture store have submitted plans to convert the building into five flats, with three new shops below the homes. Duncan's of Banchory moved from its location on Dee Street in 2018 to larger premises on North Deeside Road, opening in February 201

Castlehill Housing Association has taken delivery of 10 new homes to complete a modern development of affordable rent, terraced and semi-detached houses at South Road in Insch.

A £10 million upgrade to the Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) serving customers in Ellon has been completed, boosting the site’s capacity by around one third. The project means that the WWTW is able to support the town’s growing community while continuing to protect the local env

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering (MHIENG) have jointly been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant and CO2 capture plant planned at the Peterhead power station. Develope