Banff, Macduff and district Community Planning

09/04/2026

Do you live in North Aberdeenshire and need advice or support.

Our ‘Just in Time’ resources have lots of helpful leaflets, on accessing food in the Banff, Buchan and Fraserburgh area, transport information and tips for draught proofing your home.

You can access these by clicking on the link below.

https://linktr.ee/aberdeenshirenorthpublichealth?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

08/04/2026

Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed are hosting a Free Breakfast Club this morning 9.00 - 11.30👇

Looking for something fun to do during the school holidays? Fancy a hot drink and some company?

Everyone is more than welcome!

Why not drop in to the free breakfast club being hosted by ourselves, colleagues from Macduff Fire Station, Banff & Macduff Men's Shed, Aberdeenshire Public Health - North & Banff In The Community(Tesco).

This is taking place at The Old College, Banff & Macduff Mens Shed, Fife Street, Macduff between 09:00am - 11:30AM tomorrow, Wednesday the 8th of April.

There will be fun activities and a chance to meet your local Fire Fighters and see the Fire Engines, no booking required.

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. 👇