I was delighted to attend the Aboyne Highland Games on Saturday, the first time the event had been held in three years!

It was a brilliant day out, with a tremendous turnout and a pleasure to pop by a variety of local businesses.

Thank you to Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance - SCAA for their continued hard work to provide life-saving support to people across Scotland. 

The Deeside and Upper Donside Strategic Needs Assessment survey closes today.

The National Autistic Society Scotland and Scottish Autism have launched an online survey to gather views of autistic people, families and professionals on the Scottish Government proposal to introduce a Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill to Parliament.

It’s absolutely sickening and despicable that a vandalism attack was carried out at SensationALL (SCO43156). It’s appalling to think someone could do this knowing how much upset it will have caused among users of the charity and the Westhill community.

Today is MND Awareness Day which helps to raise awareness of motor neurone disease around the world.

Nominations for The Northern Star Business Awards are now open!

These awards recognise the exceptional accomplishments of organisations across the North-east.

This year there are 13 award categories including a new addition for 2023, Start-up Business of the Year!

NHS Grampian and A&L Porter Ltd are undertaking a consultation for a proposed new pharmacy on Venture Drive in Westhill.

A reminder that whilst unfortunately ticks have become a year-round threat as a result of climate change, with milder winters extending the tick season, as we enjoy the warmer weather please be vigilant and read up on how to prevent and recognise the symptoms of Lyme Disease.

I’ve recently heard from many constituents, businesses and associations in my constituency who are concerned about the rapidly decreasing numbers of salmon in the River Dee.