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The Aberdeenshire Gift Card Programme features in a new case study by Scotland's Towns Partnership.

You can find out more on the gift card website https://t.co/uPm58AbSPN and email [email protected]

#ScotlandLovesLocal #AberdeenshireGiftCard

[Scotland's Towns @ScotlandsTowns]

🔊CASE STUDY🔊

Aberdeenshire Council 🌆

Aberdeenshire Council’s £100 Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme supported over 11,000 households, showing how targeted help can reach those who need it most - while strengthening local economies.

By May 2023, over 80% of the cards had been activated, unlocking around £920,000 worth of local spend, and some £600,000 had already circulated into Aberdeenshire businesses.

A powerful example of practical support delivering real community impact.

🔗 Read the full case study here: https://t.co/14og55caXh

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Dinner dates. Spa days. Little local treats.
One card, endless possibilities this Valentine’s Day.
Buy an Aberdeenshire Gift Card and keep the love local.
https://t.co/uPm58AcqFl
#ValentinesDate #SupportLocal #Aberdeenshire #ScotlandLovesLocal

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Openreach are hosting a free drop-in event in Aboyne on Wednesday 11 February at Charleston Green in the business centre car park from 11am to 2pm. #fullfibre #ultrafast #aboyne #Ballater #Aberdeenshire #projectgigabit

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Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium

Invitation to Tender for the provision of Visitor and Events Catering at the restaurant/café area at the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium.

https://t.co/rTVR6cnRS1

#Tender #Catering #Macduff #Aberdeenshire

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Aberdeenshire Council, in partnership with the Balmedie Country Park Group, are aiming to improve the facilities at Balmedie Country Park.

To help identify & understand how park users think the park should be developed, a survey has been set up:

https://t.co/hjR4FfS3ID

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

The 6th European Rural Parliament brought together delegates from across Europe to NE Scotland including Aberdeenshire last October.

A video from the event has been published so you can get a feel for the gathering and was experienced: https://t.co/qxTRAPq3Qa
#ERP2025

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Communities to get greater say on festive lights

Under the proposed changes, community groups will be able to apply to install festive lights on any street within their community, rather than being restricted to town centres or high footfall areas.

https://t.co/rXlVWlXMfB

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

New support launched for Cairngorms farmers and crofters to access advice, training & small capital grants through the Cairngorms Future Farming project.

Events take place 9–11 Feb

More information >> https://t.co/ZCshDxuZtQ

#Cairngorms #Farming #Crofting #Aberdeenshire

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Pre-determination hearing: Buchan Offshore Wind (APP/2025/1617)

Plans include landfall, cable routes, substation & grid connection at Rattray Bay–Peterhead.

Wed 11 Feb, 6pm
Buchan House, Peterhead / online via Teams (limited seating)

More info: https://t.co/pFjWzt3BQQ

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Millions of pounds of external funding have been secured and managed by Aberdeenshire Council over the past year, helping to deliver a wide range of projects that are making a real difference to communities across the region.

>> https://t.co/DqUzmxDzJS

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Enterprising Aberdeenshire have a series of 9 events taking place in January and February to help support Aberdeenshire businesses.

Details and register at https://t.co/JBObV2AMx7

#BusinessSupport #EconomicDevelopment #Aberdeenshire

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Taste of Buchan is back on 26th February, make sure it’s in your diaries

Taste of Buchan is a free community food and drink event organised by Peterhead Academy pupils supported by VisitAberdeenshire taking place on Thursday 26th February 2026 at Palace Hotel.

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Funding opportunity for agritourism businesses in Scotland

The Agritourism Investment Scheme is now open and offering capital grant support to help farms and crofts develop, diversify and grow their agritourism or farm retail offer.

Full details👉https://t.co/CX9ZqoVAxv

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Contract opportunity:

External caterer sought to run the café/restaurant at Macduff Marine Aquarium, with an option to add additional out-of-hours provision.

Details: https://t.co/pbAN4AOOqx (ID: JAN547349)

📧 [email protected]

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Supplier Engagement Event: Understanding Public Sector Procurement & Local Opportunities

This free event will help Aberdeenshire businesses understand how public sector contracts work & how to bid for opportunities.

Register: https://t.co/2xDMqwQJ9G

#Procurement #SupplyChain

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Free workshop for small businesses and start-ups in Aberdeenshire.

Social Media For New Business, Fri 6 Feb, Macduff

Make It Snappy : Simple Tips For Stand Out Pics, Tues 10 Feb, Peterhead

Digital Bookkeeping & Making Tax Digital, Thurs 26 Feb, Turriff

https://t.co/qjzWuGRyUT

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

We're delighted to see the work being undertaken by the Aberdeenshire Council Economic Development service featuring in a national case study by Scotland's Towns Partnership.

https://t.co/9IaO2Fj1cl

#ScotlandLovesLocal #AberdeenshireGiftCard

[Scotland's Towns @ScotlandsTowns]

🔊CASE STUDY🔊

Aberdeenshire - a public commitment to local growth 🌱

Aberdeenshire Council is championing the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card to support local businesses, strengthen communities and drive economic growth across one of Scotland’s largest council areas.

Since its launch, the scheme has delivered over £1 million spent locally, helping 15,000+ households and generating around 40,000 transactions - boosting footfall and connecting residents with independent businesses.

Council Leader Cllr Gillian Owen explains:

🗨️ “Choosing local helps protect jobs, strengthen communities and support the environment. The gift card makes it easy for everyone to contribute to a thriving local economy.”

From extensive outreach to accessibility solutions and resident-led design, Aberdeenshire’s approach proves how practical, people-focused initiatives can create lasting impact.

🔗Read more here: https://t.co/4P4mBGBzXc

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

VisitAberdeenshire Presents... A Taste of Our Spring Marketing Campaign

Join them for this bitesize webinar to learn more about the campaign, what it means for you and how you can get involved.

Thurs 29 Jan, 10am-10:45am on Zoom.

Register: https://t.co/aigOJtsZEH

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Enterprising Aberdeenshire is offering free drop-in sessions for anyone starting or growing a business, with advice from local co-ordinators.

📍 Banff: 30 Jan & 27 Feb, 10am–12pm, Deveron Community & Sports Centre

📍 Fraserburgh: 19 Jan & 16 Feb, 10am–12pm, Swimming Pool

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Calling north east founders - have you got the EDGE?

Opportunity North East in partnership with Scottish EDGE, is bringing the UK’s biggest business funding competition to north east of Scotland.

Learn more, sign up for a 20th January workshop & apply: https://t.co/BMY4P7imi8