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Library service scoops award for literacy film
Aberdeenshire Council’s library service has won a national competition for the creation of a short film highlighting the work of the service across the area.
Plans on display at latest heritage centre event
Buchanhaven Heritage Society is preparing for its next general exhibition on May 25 between 12 noon and 4pm where draft plans for the centre will be on display for community views and comments.
No support for Aikey traveller site
Strong views were expressed during a public meet at Old Deer last week to discuss proposals to establish a gypsy/travellers site near the village.
Work begins at long-awaited centre site
A long-awaited £2million project to build a community centre for Central Buchan at Mintlaw is set to get under way this month.
North Woods house plan seeks approval
A Fraserburgh building firm is seeking full planning consent for the erection of 86 houses at North Woods in Mintlaw.
Groups and Communities
Support for micro-chipping
Dogs Trust representatives met with MSPs last week to discuss possible moves for the complusory micro-chipping of dogs.
Mintlaw’s Iain to run the 2013 Edinburgh Marathon
A Mintlaw man is to run the Edinburgh Marathon later this month.
Winnie rewarded for loyal service at Hydro Electric shop
A Mintlaw woman has been rewarded for loyal service by Scottish Hydro Electric.
Top award for Orchard Productions
PETERHEAD firm Orchard Studio Productions has been named Videographer of the Year for the North East of Scotland at the recent Scottish Wedding Awards.
Announcements
Charles Ralph : Obituary
Published in the Buchan Observer on 21 May 2013
James Chalmers : Acknowledgement
Published in the Buchan Observer on 21 May 2013
Harry Buchan : Acknowledgement
Published in the Buchan Observer on 21 May 2013
Isobel Bruce : Acknowledgement
Published in the Buchan Observer on 17 May 2013
Annie Main Buchan : Acknowledgement
Published in the Buchan Observer on 14 May 2013
Business Directory
Welcome for possible sanctions move
Scottish fishermen have welcomed an announcement by European Commissioner Maria Damanaki that the EU has notified the Faroe Islands that it intends to impose sanctions in response to over fishing.
Provost visits city energy conference
Aberdeenshire Provost, Jill Webster, visited the UK’s largest renewable energe conference at Aberdeen last week.
Call to extend A90 Dualling
THREE North-east politicians have joined together to start a campaign to extend the dualling of the A90 from Ellon to Peterhead.
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Former store at Rattray Head is put on the market
The Northern Lighthouse Board has put a detached former store/workshop near Rattray Head Lighthouse Cottages up for sale.
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Buchan pupils in technology challenge
Banff and Buchan MP Eilidh Whiteford attended the finale of the prestigious S2 Technology Challenge recently, where she presented prizes to the winners.
Property News
Everything is just coming up roses
Spring’s weather may not be going according to plan with only occasional bursts of sunshine, but there’s no need to put up with dull, drab rooms.
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
Property - Do-it-yourself tips
One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.
Relic-filled homes to relish
There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.
Recruitment
Bosses urged to build skills for the future
Aberdeenshire businesses will be encouraged to employ more Modern Apprentices as the third Scottish Apprenticeship Week got underway on Monday.
Apprenticeships
Bosses urged to build skills for the future
Aberdeenshire businesses will be encouraged to employ more Modern Apprentices as the third Scottish Apprenticeship Week got underway on Monday.
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Weather for Peterhead
Sunday 26 May 2013
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Temperature: 8 C to 12 C
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