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AS BBC Scotland today praise Tory Aberdeenshire council for hiring new snowploughs too late, remember what they're covering up:
January 9, 2026 at 10:24 AM
tine119.bsky.social
#TombTuesday Gourdon Hill, Aberdeenshire

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MAB41871 - GOURDON HILL - Aberdeenshire Council Historic Environment Record
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September 29, 2026 at 12:01 AM
northages.bsky.social
Jan 8: Feast of Nathalan († c.678). Patron of north-east Scotland churches Tullich, Bethelnie and Cowie. He is probably the same Pictish saint as the Nechtan found in place-name Abersnithock, linked with early Christian centre Nér. Tullich Pictish stones 📸Aberdeenshire Council #medievalsky
Stones engraved with a variety of crosses from in and around Tullich church, Aberdeenshire.
January 8, 2026 at 7:38 AM
maureenpickering.bsky.social
Tory MSP criticises Scot Gov for winter weather problems but Tory/LD Aberdeenshire council had just removed 1 200 grit bins amid budget cuts only months earlier.
Tory MSP criticises Scot Gov for winter weather problems but Tory/LD Aberdeenshire council had just removed 1 200 grit bins amid budget cuts only months earlier and then suffered the greatest disrupti...
Government response to winter weather disruption in the north. Tim Eagle [Con] says support for Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands was too slow given the severity of the conditions and argues t…
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January 8, 2026 at 7:48 PM
talking-upscotland.bsky.social
Reposted with update - Tory MSP criticises Scot Gov for winter weather problems but Tory/LD Aberdeenshire council had just removed 1 200 grit bins amid budget cuts only months earlier and then suffered the greatest disruption
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/08/t...
Tory MSP criticises Scot Gov for winter weather problems but Tory/LD Aberdeenshire council had just removed 1 200 grit bins amid budget cuts only months earlier and then suffered the greatest disrupti...
Government response to winter weather disruption in the north. Tim Eagle [Con] says support for Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands was too slow given the severity of the conditions and argues t…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:21 AM
algarveceltic.bsky.social
In 2026 this is considered to be acceptable?

Scotlands dirty little secret 😔

@snp.org

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
First Orange Order march to be held in north east Scotland in 25 years
Aberdeenshire Council earlier agreed to the parade in Stonehaven, which hundreds of people objected to.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 27, 2026 at 6:58 AM
electionmaps.uk
Peterhead South & Cruden (Aberdeenshire) Council By-Election Result [1st Prefs]:

🎗️ SNP: 36.5% (-10.0)
➡️ RFM: 22.9% (New)
🌳 CON: 21.3% (-20.0)
🙋 Ind: 7.4% (New)
🙋 Ind: 6.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.8% (-9.4)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 SFP: 2.7% (New)

SNP 'Gain' from Conservative - Stg TBC.
Changes w/ 2022.
July 3, 2026 at 11:20 AM
abshirecouncil.bsky.social
Hello, Bluesky! We are not actively posting here for now. For information about Aberdeenshire Council services, visit www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
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November 18, 2024 at 4:31 PM
para-handy.bsky.social
Aberdeenshire Council / Removal and not refilling grit bins.
Note to council residents!
The decision to remove approximately 1,200 grit bins (roughly 60% of the total) and implement stricter filling criteria was part of the 2024/25 budget approved by the Tory & LibDem ruling administration.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM
snp.org
There’s an important council by-election taking place today in Aberdeenshire.

If you want SNP voices standing up for you and your community, you have to vote for it.

Vote SNP today by 10pm.
Portrait of Angus Matheson in a suit and tie standing outdoors with text urging voters in Peterhead South & Cruden, Aberdeenshire to vote SNP by 10pm today, highlighting no ID is needed.
July 2, 2026 at 1:48 PM
northages.bsky.social
Jan 8: Feast of Nathalan († c.678). Patron of north-east Scotland churches Tullich, Bethelnie and Cowie. He is probably the same Pictish saint as the Nechtan found in place-name Abersnithock, linked with early Christian centre Nér. Tullich Pictish stones 📸Aberdeenshire Council
Stones engraved with a variety of crosses from in and around Tullich church, Aberdeenshire.
January 8, 2025 at 9:08 AM
fatimasnp.bsky.social
Massive congratulations to Angus 😃! Newest SNP councillor at Aberdeenshire Council! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
ballotbox.scot Ballot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · Jul 3
Peterhead South and Cruden (Aberdeenshire) by-election, first preferences (vs 2022):

SNP: 742 (36.5%, -10.0)
RUK: 465 (22.9%)
CON: 432 (21.3%, -20.0)
IND JR: 150 (7.4%)
IND RT: 132 (6.5%)
LD: 56 (2.8%, -9.4)
SFP: 54 (2.7%)

SNP elected stage TBC. (No chart as I'm in office for day job atm!)
July 3, 2026 at 10:58 AM
tine119.bsky.social
#StandingStoneSunday Candle Stone, Drumwhindle, Nr Ellon, Aberdeenshire

her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB...
MAB27654 - CANDLE STONE, DRUMWHINDLE - Aberdeenshire Council Historic Environment Record
her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
September 6, 2026 at 6:22 AM
gillianamartin.bsky.social
Earlier this week I wrote to the Conservative and Lib Dem Co-Leaders of Aberdeenshire Council to request that they change the decision to defund grit bins.I received a response from Cllrs Adams and Stirling confirming that they will not re-visit. This is unacceptable. SNP will be pushing for change
Letter from Tory/Lib Dem leaders of Aberdeenshire Council refusing to reverse their decision on funding grit bins
January 10, 2026 at 12:13 PM
ballotbox.scot
The election fun isn't over in Scotland: there will be *two* Westminster by-elections following the election of the SNP Stephens as MSPs yesterday: it is now no longer legally permissible to be an MP and MSP at the same time, and they will have to resign as MPs shortly.
A chart showing the upcoming by-elections in Scotland. These are (listed by area, where it is party of, what caused it, and when it is due): George Street and Harbour Aberdeen City council Resignation of Desmond Buchanan (LD) 25/06/26 Peterhead South and Cruden Aberdeenshire Council Death of George Hall (Ind) TBC East Sutherland and Edderton Highland Council Resignation of Jim McGillivray (Ind) TBC Larkhall South Lanarkshire Council Death of Lesley McDonald (Lab) TBC Aberdeen South UK Parliament Election as MSP of Stephen Flynn (SNP) TBC Arbroath and Broughty Ferry UK Parliament Election as MSP of Stephen Gethins (SNP) TBC
May 9, 2026 at 11:58 AM
electionmaps.uk
Another 12 council by-elections to feast on this week:

🌳 CON Defences (4)
- Peterhead South & Cruden (Aberdeenshire)
- Weaver & Cuddington (Cheshire West & Chester)
- St Leonards & St Ives (Dorset)
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf & Llanddew (Powys)

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June 29, 2026 at 7:47 AM
brew-with-view.bsky.social
Communicating a message: humerous anti-littering campaign from swimming artist Andrea Hall and Aberdeenshire Council
#WeekCforCommunication
#AlphabetChallenge
July 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
tine119.bsky.social
#StandingStoneSunday Lang Stane O'Craigearn, nr Kemnay, Aberdeenshire

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MAB18563 - LANG STANE O'CRAIGEARN - Aberdeenshire Council Historic Environment Record
her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
September 13, 2026 at 3:34 AM
maureenpickering.bsky.social
Aberdeenshire SNP councillors tried to keep grit bins but were outvoted by Unionist councillors keen to cut costs based on assuming ‘mild winter scenario’ and who allowed bin removal even DURING winter to endanger pensioners talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/13/a...
Aberdeenshire SNP councillors tried to keep grit bins but were outvoted by Unionist councillors keen to cut costs based on assuming ‘mild winter scenario’ and who allowed bin removal even DURING winte...
Aberdeenshire has just had one of the worst winters in recent years but not by any means that rare an event for them. In February 2025, by a vote of 43 to 21 the council voted for a budget includin…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
neildrysdale.bsky.social
I grew up in West Lothian where Orange walks were part of the cycle of life. And I hated them. And yet, today, Aberdeenshire Council has voted to allow an Orange march to go ahead in Stonehaven on June 26, despite significant local objections!

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aber...
Orange Order march given go-ahead by Aberdeenshire councillors despite fears over Stonehaven 'shutdown'
The procession through the town is scheduled for June 27.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
May 1, 2026 at 1:58 PM
ballotbox.scot
Aberdeenshire Council is about to be down 3 SNP councillors; Seamus Logan (Fraserburgh and District) who is now MP for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East; Kevin Stelfox (Mearns) for health reasons, David Mair (Central Buchan), reasons TBC www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/2024/se...
Confirmation of three Aberdeenshire councillors standing down - Aberdeenshire Council
www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
September 4, 2024 at 9:24 PM
scottishgreens.org
📚Public libraries are vital local services.

🟢Scottish Greens are working to save libraries across Scotland from disasterous cuts.
The National Article: Councils closing libraries across Scotland will 'destroy communities', say Greens In November a Tory-run council in Aberdeenshire announced it could close 13 libraries Libraries across the country have been on the chopping block as councils have been trying to cut costs.
December 27, 2024 at 12:58 PM
helenrambler.bsky.social
Is Aberdeenshire Council letting Trump’s golf club ban people from walking around the new course? Access rights apply on golf courses except for the greens. Sounds like intimidatory activity. @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
20splenty.bsky.social
With Wales having already done so, and Scotland's local authorities now rolling out 20mph limits, then those remaining 30mph authorities in England and NI will have some of the noisiest, most polluted and most dangerous community streets in the UK. bit.ly/45T2hEi
New 20mph speed limits to go live from September 22 - Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed it will be introducing permanent 20mph speed limits in built-up areas within its communities next month.
bit.ly
August 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
pixie11.bsky.social
And blame Scot.Gov for the mess disruption and danger they caused 😡

Tory MSP criticises Scot Gov for winter weather problems but Tory/LD Aberdeenshire council had just removed 1 200 grit bins amid budget cuts only months earlier and then suffered the greatest disruption
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
Tory MSP criticises Scot Gov for winter weather problems but Tory/LD Aberdeenshire council had just removed 1 200 grit bins amid budget cuts only months earlier and then suffered the greatest disrupti...
Government response to winter weather disruption in the north. Tim Eagle [Con] says support for Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands was too slow given the severity of the conditions and argues t…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM