Police Scotland is appealing for information following a two vehicle collision on the A98 Banff to Portsoy road near Smiddyboyne Farm, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, at about 4.50pm on Friday, 24 March.The collision involved a blue Ford Focus and a silver Renault Clio.The 21 year old man driving the Ford Focus was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he remains in a … [Read more...]
Turriff man makes donation to Macduff lifeboat on behalf of Squaremen
The Turriff based Buchan Shed No4 of Ye Corporation Of Squaremen made a donation to RNLI Macduff last week.The volunteer crew at RNLI Macduff welcomed Calum Mackinnon from Ye Corporation Of Squaremen to the station on Thursday night.Mr Mackinnon presented the crew with a cheque for £200, which had, been raised by Buchan Shed No4 of Ye Corporation Of Squaremen.Mr … [Read more...]
Missing person Sharon Young – TRACED
Update from Police Scotland 08:22 7 December.Police can confirm that Sharon Young, 32, who had earlier been reported missing from the Banff area has been traced safe and well.Media and members of the public are thanked for their assistance.Police in Banff are appealing for help to trace 32 year old Sharon Louise Young who has been reported missing from her home in … [Read more...]
Appeal for information to trace missing person Amanda Pickens, Banff
Updated 8 November. Police Scotland can confirm that Amanda Pickens, 48, who was reported missing from the Banff area, has been traced safe and well. Police Scotland is appealing for information to trace missing person Amanda Pickens who was last seen on Tuesday November 1, 2016, and failed to keep an appointment with her sister during the afternoon of Wednesday 2 … [Read more...]
The Deskford Carnyx returns to the North East with the Treasures of Historic Banffshire
Some of the North-East’s most treasured archaeological finds, including the Deskford Carnyx, will return to near where they were discovered as part of a new exhibition, opening on Saturday, which will shine a light on the lives of the Iron Age people in the area and local silversmithing.The Treasures of Historic Banffshire exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, October … [Read more...]
Missing school children found safe and well
A statement just released by Police Scotland Police Scotland is pleased to confirm that missing people Aimee Wheelhouse (13) and Elliott Lister (12), who were reported missing from the Banff area, have been traced safe and well in the town.Officers would like to thank the public and the media for all information provided and for sharing the original appeal. … [Read more...]
Missing School Children Banff
Update at 9am, the children have now been found.Police Scotland are eager to trace Aimee Wheelhouse (13) and Elliott Lister (12) who are believed to be in each other's company and have gone missing from the Banff area.They were last seen about lunchtime yesterday (Monday 19th September 2016) at Banff Academy.Sergeant Scott Massie said It is out of character for … [Read more...]
Turriff fire crews help tackle blaze at Harley’s Macduff
Crews from Turriff Fire Station were amongst those called to tackle a fire at Harley's Macduff last night.Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called at 9:05pm on Sunday 4 September about a fire at the well known local bowling alley and soft play area.Over the course of the incident 9 pumps, an at height vehicle and an incident support vehicle and over 50 firefighters … [Read more...]
Witnesses sought after crash on the A947 at Plaidy
Police Scotland are looking for anyone who saw the collision between a red Audi A4 and a house on the A947 at Plaidy on Saturday night to come forward.Police Scotland confirmed that a man has died in hospital on Monday as a result of serious injuries suffered in the road traffic collision on the A947 Banff to Turriff road at Plaidy, Turriff on the evening of Saturday 18 … [Read more...]
Appeal for information regarding driver in Macduff
Police Scotland is looking to trace the driver of a car following an incident reported to have occurred in Macduff on Sunday.Officers are keen to speak with the driver of a large black Vauxhall car which was seen in the area of High Shore leading to Tarlair swimming pool MacDuff at around 1.30pm on Sunday 24 April.At this time the male driver of this vehicle stopped and … [Read more...]
