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28/08/2026

⚠️ ROAD & CAR PARK CLOSURE 29.08.26 ⚠️

This Saturday, Ellon Fire Station will be having their open day! 🥳👨‍🚒🚒👩‍🚒🧯🎊

⛔️ Please note that the Formartine House car park and Union Street will be CLOSED from 06.00am to 18.00pm to accommodate all the fun! ⛔️

The library will be open as usual from 10am to 2pm so please pop in past to see us 🥰

Additional free parking can be found a short walk along Bridge St and Schoolhill Road behind the health centre.

Thank you for your patience and we hope you all have an excellent time!

24/08/2026

ASSET TRANSFER UNDER THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT NOTICE OF ASSET TRANSFER REQUEST An asset transfer request has been made to Aberdeenshire Council under Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. The request has been made by Gordon Park Early Learning

24/08/2026

Term1 Are you ready?

We are delighted to bring some fabulous FREE activities to the Turriff Network!
Bookings are open now!
To see our range of sports delivered by our wonderful community volunteers and coaches,
Please follow the link below to register your child(ren)
🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5x38Ms45QP
We cant wait to see you all back 😊

24/08/2026

We’re excited to be bringing Girlz A'LOUD to Aberdeenshire! 🚴

Over the three Saturdays, girls aged 12–16 will have the chance to get involved in a mix of on-bike and off-bike activities, led by fantastic female coaches. The sessions are all about building confidence, developing new skills and meeting other girls who enjoy being active.

📅 Saturday 29th August, 5th September & 12th September
🕙 10am–3pm
📍 Meet at Victoria Hall, Station Rd, AB41 9AY - Collection from Ellon Wheel Park Pavilion, AB41 9AB

Sign up to the sessions here - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XfxhXVKmT5

24/08/2026

⏳ There’s less than two weeks to go to apply for up to £50,000 through the in , and !

💡 If you're a community group or third sector organisation with an idea that supports a fairer, greener future for your local area, now is the time to get your application in.

🌱 The Fund can support capital projects and initiatives such as improving community green spaces, developing repair and reuse initiatives, supporting nature restoration, reducing carbon emissions, or helping local people learn new green skills.

Join in and help turn your ideas into action.

📅 Applications close at 5pm on Monday 31 August.

🔗 Find out more and apply at www.jtpbfund.scot



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24/08/2026

🚓🚒 Ellon Police Station and Ellon Fire and Rescue Service are opening their doors on Saturday!

Come along, meet the teams and have a look around emergency vehicles, everyone welcome!

Parade starts at 12:15pm
Doors open at 12:30pm

24/08/2026

🚒🔥1 week till our Open Day!🔥🚒

There will be a parade starting outside the Buchan Hotel at 12.15pm. It will be lead by Ellon & District RBL Pipe Band and they will bring eveyone round to the Fire sation for opening at 12.30pm.

This year we have -
• Fire appliances
• Bouncy Castle
• Burgers & Sausages
• Sandpit
• Pipe Band
• Tombolas
• Raffles
• Candy floss
• Home bakes
• Face painting
• Various other stalls

Teas and coffees will be available at the Ellon Bowling Club

You can also pop along and visit our friends at Police Scotland North East at the Ellon police station.

If possible please bring cash with you. We do have card readers but they won't be at every stall.

If anyone has any spare items that they would be willing to donate towards our Tombola we would greatly appreciate it. If you have an item you can drop it off to the Fire station on a Tuesday night between 1830 - 2130.

A huge thank you to all the local businesses who have already kindly donated raffle prizes! As well as our 2 main sponsors B Mech Autos and Thistle Contractors Scotland LTD.

24/08/2026

🚒🔥 FAMILY AFTERNOON AT TURRIFF FIRE STATION! 🔥🚒

Looking for something fun to do with the family? Come along to Turriff Fire Station for a brilliant afternoon for all ages! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️

📅 Wednesday 26th August
⏰ 5pm – 7pm
📍 Turriff Fire Station, 44A Fife St, Turriff, AB53 4BQ

There’ll be plenty to enjoy, including:

🎨 Fun activities for everyone
☕🌭 Hot & cold drinks and tasty treats
🚒 A chance to get up close to the fire engine and find out what it does!
👨‍🚒 Meet the team and enjoy a fun community afternoon

✨ Fun for all the family – everyone welcome! ✨

Please give this post a share and help us spread the word! ❤️🚒🔥

22/08/2026

We are at the Ellon The Ellon Farmers Market (Sat 22nd Aug) today and we would love to see you.

Come and tell us about your aspirations for Ellon and District.

We are right outside Symposium.

If you can't come, you can drop your thoughts to us online also.

We want to hear from you! How’s life in your part of Aberdeenshire? Whether it’s the local park, public transport, community events, or how easy it is to get help when you need it – your views matter. This short survey is your chance to tell Aberdeenshire Council what’s

21/08/2026

https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/asset-transfer-request-castlepark-community-house-ellon

ASSET TRANSFER UNDER THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT NOTICE OF ASSET TRANSFER REQUEST An asset transfer request has been made to Aberdeenshire Council under Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. The request has been made by Gordon Park Early Learning