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NewsPress & Journal (Aberdeen)

Banff craft centre The Smiddy to temporarily close amid community takeover plans

New owner Drew Markou hopes to create jobs for local people.

24 August 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Banff Castle Rocks brings Big Country and Tribute Acts to Banff Bay

Banff Castle Rocks returned to Banff Castle for its third year, attracting music fans for a day of live entertainment overlooking Banff Bay. Headlined by Scottish rock legends Big Country, the festiva

23 August 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Banff needs ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ to revive town’s struggling economy

The town has lost upwards of 2,000 jobs in the past 10 to 15 years.

20 August 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

The rise and fall of Moray double-glazing firm Versatile Windows

For 20 years Versatile Windows was a big employer and its vans were a common sight across Banffshire and beyond. The double glazing firm was founded in Deskford, expanding across Scotland, before it s

15 August 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Turriff Academy teacher airlifted to hospital by SCAA after crash near Banff

Deputy head, Kate Clarke, had completed an abseiling challenge for the charity only days before the two-vehicle crash.

7 August 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Banff man who died of serious injuries ‘raised safety concerns’ in hours before tragic accident at sea

Garry Hepburn, 54, of Banff, was working on the VOS Voyager in 2024 when rough seas led to him being thrown around and paralysed. He died six months later.

4 August 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Man appears in court on attempted robbery charge after alleged Banff shop incident

Jamie Dingwall appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday morning after Saturday's police call.

13 July 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Man arrested after Banff shop ‘raided at knifepoint’

A 34-year-old is set to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday.

12 July 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

‘Special’ moment as Banff man wears late dad’s Scotland shirt to historic Haiti World Cup win

Troy Bruce says his dad Peter 'would have been proud' to see him and his siblings 'experiencing something he would have absolutely loved'.

21 June 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Fintry School likely to close forever as parents from Macduff and Banff move kids to King Edward after merger

While staff and parents have supported the merger, there has been division over which school should stay open.

19 June 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Two-vehicle crash on A947 between Turriff and Banff

Emergency services were sent to the scene this afternoon.

14 June 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

How Buckie businessman Charles Milne didn’t realise he had been made an MBE until P&J called him

Charles Milne has been made an MBE for his services to business and community development in Buckie and Banffshire.

12 June 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

WATCH: Dog’s dramatic rescue after plunging 50ft down gorge near Banff

Louise Buckley praised the emergency services who were able to reach Monty in time.

9 June 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Gallery: Thousands attend 27th Cornhill Highland Games

Cornhill Highland Games 2026 brought a fantastic day of traditional sport, pipe bands and Highland dancing to Cornhill near Banff on June 6.

7 June 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Colin Farquhar: What Banff means to me – from historic harbour to Ship Inn memories where I had my first drink

The Banff and Buchan coast is littered with treasures, once crafted, now left to time.

27 May 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

How Willie and Sonia transformed a ‘wreck’ of a property near Banff

Willie and Sonia Gordon rolled up their sleeves for a mammoth renovation project near Banff. But the couple prove that perseverance pays off.

24 May 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Banff paedophile jailed after ‘colossal’ collection of abuse uncovered

Michael Walsh, 30, was found in possession of more than a month's worth of sickening video footage.

22 May 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Banff police update over probe into ‘violent image’ threat to Reform UK supporters

Aberdeenshire campaigners reported an image depicting a shotgun as the “cure” for party supporters to police.

13 May 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

Exclusive: Banffshire and Buchan postal vote blunder to be investigated after Reform complaint

The Press and Journal can reveal Aberdeenshire Council is probing why hundreds of postal ballots had to be reissued.

11 May 2026
Press & Journal (Aberdeen)

How Angelica and Jason turned historic Banff bakery into an incredible holiday let

The Duncans set about transforming the building at the back of Angelica's boutique.

10 May 2026

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