Banchory

Scottish engineering firm collapses with loss of nearly 50 jobs

Sir George Forbes-Leith

The estate owner who slept so much he was called 'half mattress'

Malcolm Appleby with Children First chief executive, Mary Glasgow.

Days left to win ‘magical’ Children First Banchory Bangle

Arguments that Scotland should use its oil riches to build a sovereign wealth fund like that of Norway were rejected in 2014, says reader (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Oh, so suddenly a sovereign wealth fund is a good idea?

The students took part in the site visit with RES.

Banchory students energised by visit to Meikle Carewe Wind Farm

Pictured from left to right are Cllr Sarah Dickinson, Cllr Isobel Davidson (ISC Vice Chair), Cllr Alan Turner, and Cllr Jim Gifford (SC Vice Chair), all supporting the reuse scheme.

Choose to reuse at household recycling centres

Kirsten Newell

Dancer Kirsten Newell to tour Scotland with John Philip Newell’s 'Hebridean Trea...

The A2B dial a bus service operates across many communities in Aberdeenshire

Enjoy the benefits of the A2B dial-a-bus service across Aberdeenshire

The Scottish forest cabin retreat that's branching out

Home of the Year winner Anna McClelland with her partner Harry Kinloch (second from right) are flanked by judges Danny Campbell, Anna Campbell Jones and Banjo Beale

Scotland's Home of the Year review as bonkers bungalow takes crown

The Upper Lochton residents next to the Cala Homes site. Image supplied by Martin Kindness

Banchory residents hit out at Cala

Reporter Alison Campsie at Balmoral Castle following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. PIC: Contributed.

What is it like reporting from Balmoral? - Alison Campsie

Ballater Walking Festival committee, and Richard & Jo from Ballater & Crathie Community Council, with Scottish Water's Chief Operating Officer Peter Farrer and Cllr Sarah Brown. (Pic: Michael Traill)

Walk this Way to Scottish Water’s new Top-Up Tap in Ballater

Homeowner Rachel outside Quiney Cottage, in Banchory.

Scotland's Home of the Year 2024: Tour the North East winning cottage

Quiney Cottage near Banchory is owned by Rachel

Take a look inside the first contenders on Scotland's Home of the Year

Alexander Burnett MSP did the honours and declares the path open.

New Deeside path opens to the public

Karen O’Brien, owner of Banchory-based Taffy Tots Clothing.

Award win for Deeside children’s clothing designer

Their Royal Highnesses unveiled a plaque commemorating their visit

Banchory venue welcomes The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

Scottish Conservative MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Alexander Burnett has campaigned against the proposals.

More than 1,100 objections lodged against wind farm plans

PIM Running Festival at Crathes Castle take place on September 14 (National Trust for Scotland)

Registration now open for PIM Running Festival

Claire Mechie, Clan’s volunteer manager, with the charity's mascot Clancy. (Pic: Newsline Media)

Clan on lookout for volunteers in Banchory to support people impacted by cancer

Duncan Alexander was proud to wear his kilt to events around the world

Scotsman Obituaries: Duncan Alexander, teacher and Scouting stalwart

Pete and Joe Stollery (Pic: Spud ‘n’ Duck)

A musical reflection on Deeside’s changing habitat

The Lochside of Leys development in Banchory.

Planning approved for next phase of homes in Banchory

The Barn, Banchory

Financial challenges for the Barn in its 30th year

The Scolty Ward is to permanently close due to staff shortages

Concern at decision to permanently shut Aberdeenshire dementia ward

Douglas Lumsden MSP has voiced his concerns that plans for a new Ellon Health Centre and health hub in Banchory have been “pushed further back in the queue”.

Plans for new Ellon and Banchory health centres ‘pushed further back in the queu...

The prominent peak of Clachnaben stands over Glen Dye in Aberdeenshire where four million trees will soon be planted and 1,800 hectares of peatland restored on the moorland which was long used for grouse shooting. PIC: Contributed.

Ex PM's shooting estate to become Scotland's largest carbon-offsetting scheme

From left: Bancon Group’s operating board - David Crawford, Deeside Timberframe MD; Senga Buntrock, people, culture and organisational development director; Kevin McColgan, Bancon Group CEO; Jamie Tosh, business operations director; and Andrew Tweedie, group finance director. Picture: contributed.

Aberdeenshire-based housebuilder Bancon cements 'another strong year of trading'

Proposed view of the wind farm from Banchory.

Plans submitted for Hill of Fare Wind Farm

What is it? A splendidly spacious C-listed Victorian villa tucked away at the top of an impressively sweeping driveway. Built in 1890 by Granite City master mason John Morgan and designed by fellow Aberdonian Alexander Ellis as architect, this wonderfully charming five-bedroom home is packed with character.

Three's a charm: banking on Banchory for luxury

The Cattie Burn on Ballogie Estate is an important tributary of the Dee, for the spawning of Atlantic salmon and as a nursery for young fish.

River restoration gets the go ahead near Banchory

The Drum Estate Woodlands are now up for sale.

A unique opportunity for sale in rural Aberdeenshire

More than 60,000 orange-lid bins have been delivered to households and trade customers.

Aberdeenshire's new kerbside bin collection rollout passes the halfway point

The James Hunter Fountain in Banchory

Historic James Hunter Fountain at Banchory is rebuilt

Visitors will get the chance to meet rescue pony Lottie (Pic: Scottish SPCA)

Scottish SPCA to hold open day at Aberdeenshire rescue centre

Banchory Lodge Hotel

Banchory hotel allowed to continue serving alcohol outdoors

Bancon Group’s Pictish Hare in Scott Skinner Square, Banchory and Isla Jones with her winning Moongazer Leveret.

Bancon Group unveils Pictish hare in Banchory

Banchory Museum is now open following an extensive refurbishment

Banchory Museum welcomes back visitors following refurbishment

Dr Arran Johnston, ready to resurrect the Battle of Corrichie at Banchory (Pic:Iska Birnie)

A 16th century contest returns to Banchory

The scheme, if consented, would be capable of generating clean, low-cost renewable electricity for around 101,000 homes.

RES gears up for final Hill of Fare Wind Farm events

Pibroch is a powerful and thought-provoking multimedia theatre production. (Pic: Graeme Roger)

Pibroch tour ends on Piper Alpha anniversary
Multi-media climate emergency production Pibroch, which has been touring across Scotland, will have its closing performance next month at the Barn, Banchory.

The petition has called for the speed limit to be reduced from 60mph to 40mph

Councillors support speed limit change in Inchmarlo

Muriel Clark didn't enter TV until her fifties but she became an inspiration to thousands

Scotsman Obituaries: Muriel Clark, home economist who became a familiar TV face

The Scout group collects items to sell in the week leading up to their sale

Collections for Banchory Scouts jumble sale

Pupils with Headteacher, Deborah Burr and Bancon Group Director, Senga Buntrock

Bancon Group announces new partnership with Hill of Banchory Primary School

Bellfield Amusements on Dee Street will continue for the next decade.

Banchory amusement park gets green light to stay open

The new retail park has been approved.

Banchory to welcome big names after new retail park approved

Members of the Burnett family and guests outside the Burnett Arms

Banchory service marks the beginning of a year of 700th anniversary celebrations

David Annand’s clay sculpture of James Scott Skinner.

Fundraising campaign to erect statue of James Scott Skinner in Banchory

Seed Box chair Guy Haslam and director Belinda Rowlands visit the new site.

Charity breaks ground at new Deeside facility

Record Breaking Base Jumper Tim Howell

Record breaking base jumper comes to Banchory

Will Maclean, Chair of the Torphins Paths Group front centre, Dr Susan Cooksley, Manager of the Dee Catchment Partnership front left, Bert McIntosh, McIntosh Plant Hire (Abdn) Ltd front right, with TPG Volunteers behind, celebrate the newly-opened path by the Easter Beltie burn.

New path begins at restored Deeside watercourse

Aboyne Pool will be closed from Monday, February 13.

Aboyne Pool to close for essential works

Pictured some of the current Banchory Scout Leaders: Back: John Kennedy, Graham Bird, Will Richmond, Martin Pritchett. Front: Michael McCann, Louise Barnes, Mike Wilson (GSL), Heather Bagnall,
Alistair Blackwell

Banchory Scouts get active in 2023

Deeside Dental Care will take over the empty Love Beauty unit.

Banchory dentist given approval

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Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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