A CAMPAIGN to reinstate an ATM to Cullen has been launched by the local MSP and councillor. Last Thursday saw Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson and Keith-Cullen Councillor Theresa Coull unveil their drive to bring back a 24-hour cash machine to the village for the first time since the Bank of Scotland closed … Read more
FROM novice councillor to history-maker is a not a story many get to tell, but for Fochabers-Lhanbryde SNP Councillor Shona Morrison the dream became reality at last week’s full council meeting. The meeting saw the nine-strong SNP group form a minority administration after two weeks of uncertainty ushered in by the collapse of the previous … Read more
A Buckie barmaid who saved a customer’s life last year when he went into cardiac arrest is to take part in a fund-raiser for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS). Lynda Murray will be joined by colleagues from the Pub in the Square (Pits) in Buckie at the Buckie It’s a Knockout charity tournament at … Read more
IT was launchtime at lunchtime at Cullen Sea School (CSS) for a group of Buckie High students as they witness the fruits of their labour take to the waves. For the past few months four students from the school – Willow Daymond, Aiden Kennie, Joseph Mair and Callum Milne – were joined by Colin Ross … Read more
A BUCKIE dad is getting ready to cycle almost 1000 miles to raise cash for and awareness of his daughter’s rare neurological condition. September 8 will see offshore worker Kevin Addison (40) saddle up at Lands End as part of the Deloitte Ride Across Britain, which will take him and his 800 fellow riders 969 … Read more
AN offshore windfarm project which could bring a jobs boost to Buckie was back in town last week to unveil the latest progress in the scheme. Moray West Offshore Windfarm, which comes under the Moray Offshore Renewables Ltd banner, held their latest public consultation in the Old Coach House focusing on where the power cables … Read more
Officers in Buckie are appealing for information following the theft of over 250 lobster creels from the town. Two incidents of creel thefts have been reported to Police Scotland over the six weeks. Between January 22-28 January 150 lobster creels valued at a high four-figure sum were stolen from the Great Western Road area of … Read more
THERE was plenty of cash at stake for community groups who made their way to the inaugural Bucks4Buckie event. Buckie Community High School’s Highfield Hall played host to the event, organised by Buckie Area Forum’s Economic Regeneration Group, where a pot of £20,000 was up for grabs. A total of 13 diverse organisations – ranging … Read more
Buckie Area Forum have funded and produced a local map of the town to help visitors find their way around. The maps, which…