Banff, Macduff and district Community Planning

07/04/2026

Please be aware of scams involving fake QR codes on our Pay-and-Display parking meters or signage.

Scams – including recent incidents in Stonehaven - have seen fake QR code stickers placed in our car parks which, once scanned, take the user to fraudulent websites which take their details and payment.

We DON'T have QR codes on any of our machines in Aberdeenshire.

If you see any such scam, please report it online at https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/car-parking/pay-and-display/ or call us on 01467 536060.

02/04/2026

The Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme is now open.

If you're struggling with the rising costs of heating oil and LPG, you might be eligible for financial support.

Funding will be available until September 30 or until the fund runs out.

For more information and to apply for funding, visit homeheatingadvice.scot or call 0800 0487 413

30/03/2026

The Proposed sale of Common Good Land Statutory Consultation with the Local Community under Part 8 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 for Disposal of Common Good Land – Proposed sale of land at Former Banff Community Centre and Area of Land at Lower

30/03/2026

Breakfast Club this Wednesday at Banff, Macduff and District Mens Shed. hosted by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service team

The Fire Station are hosting a free breakfast club at the Mens shed Macduff during the Easter holidays:

Come along for a free breakfast and friendly company.



When: Wednesday 1st and 8th April, 9-11:30am

Where: Banff, Macduff and District Men’s shed, Fife Street, Macduff, AB44 1NT

We look forward to seeing you there!

Banff & Macduff Men's Shed Banff Fire Station, Scotland Macduff Fire Station
Home-Start Deveron Banff In The Community

26/03/2026

There are still spaces available in our Spring into Easter Rockpool Rambles and Easter Craft sessions!
Make sure you book while there is still time!
For more info and to book the Rockpool Ramble: https://www.macduff-aquarium.org.uk/events/2026/spring-into-easter-pop-up-rockpool-rambles-april-2nd-and-3rd
Or the Easter Crafts:
https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=17808467
Hope to Sea you there!

26/03/2026

Historic Environment Scotland’s exciting new 'Take the Slow Road' campaign is shining a spotlight on HES’s must visit attractions across Banff & Buchan inviting visitors to experience Duff House and the unique coastal heritage of Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/news/jean-johansson-backs-new-take-the-slow-road-campaign/

25/03/2026

Seed Banks now open at Banff and Macduff Libraries 🌱

24/03/2026

The Aberdeenshire Alcohol & Drug Partnership (ADP) has re-launched their website to provide comprehensive and up to date information about alcohol and drug support, advice and treatment available across Aberdeenshire.

You can take a look at the website here: https://www.aberdeenshirealcoholdrugs.support/


What does the Aberdeenshire ADP do?

The AADP provides leadership, direction, and coordination to prevent harm, support recovery, and improve lives across Aberdeenshire.

Bringing together local services, communities, and people with lived experience to reduce alcohol and drug harm across Aberdeenshire. The Aberdeenshire ADP works to ensure that work is undertaken through multi-agency partnerships spanning health, social care, justice, third sector organisations, communities, and individuals working collectively to improve outcomes and save lives.

Everything the AADP does is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and evidence. All partners of the ADP believe recovery is possible, people deserve dignity and respect, and that solutions work best when they are shaped by those who live and work in our communities.

The AADP also commission services to support recovery and provide harm reduction information.

20/03/2026

Please share, great opportunity for all the green fingered people out there 🌸

A hub is launching a dedicated group to support and grow its community garden. 🌺

Read more in the comments. 👇

20/03/2026

🔔 Consultation on Common Good Land at Lower Deveronside, Banff - Have your say… consultation will close 24 May 2026

The Proposed sale of Common Good Land Statutory Consultation with the Local Community under Part 8 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 for Disposal of Common Good Land – Proposed sale of land at Former Banff Community Centre and Area of Land at Lower

19/03/2026

The Crown Estate Coastal Communities Fund fund is now open! For further details, see below and for application and full information, visit https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities/funding/banff-and-buchan Deadline for applications is Friday 1 May 2026 at 5pm

The deadline for Crown Estate Coastal Communities Fund applications is on Friday 1 May 2026 at 5pm.

Every year, some of Crown Estate Scotland's income is allocated to coastal local authorities—including Aberdeenshire Council—and is distributed via grants of between £500 and £5,000.

We’re looking for projects to help fund that are led by public or third sector parties that have a tangible link to the coast or sea. Projects that...

👍 Help people to develop skills related to coastal or seafaring pursuits, activities or enterprises, for example sailing, fishing, or boatbuilding.
👍 Celebrate the heritage of coastal and seagoing communities of place and interest. For example, a coastal or fishing village or township, historic boatbuilding, or relevant clubs or organisations.
👍 Improve access to coastal areas. For example, paths and viewpoints
👍 Improve the coastal environment. For example, applications to establish and support community groups looking after their coastline.
👍 Improve community-controlled infrastructure such as harbours, boathouses and buildings.

All eligible applications will be considered at Banff and Buchan Area Committee on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. For more details, including the eligibility criteria, head to aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities/funding/banff-and-buchan

Pictured are some boats.