Peterhead and Fraserburgh are the two most populated towns the furthest from a railway station in the UK… but should trains return to Buchan Both stations were closed to passengers in 1965 The Campaign for North East Rail (CNER) has been fighting to reconnect the “forgotten corner” since 2021 But do locals actually want a railway link I headed north on a sunny Friday to chat to people in Fraserburgh and Peterhead It was a beautiful day to drive from Aberdeen to Peterhead despite getting stuck behind massive lorries for the majority of the route I noticed many other people were taking advantage of the sunny day so I headed to the busy Queen Street Morgan McLean told me she thought bringing trains back would be a “good idea” and that she would probably use the train instead of driving to Aberdeen “It would be safer,” she said while playing with the keyrings on her car key “And it could be useful for kids and families rather than having to get in the car or take the bus it might be easier and quicker to get the train.” Adam Horton also said he would prefer to take the train instead of driving to Aberdeen he laughed and said: “Because I like trains “And parking is terrible and expensive “I don’t think it should have been shut in the first place and I still think there’s a call for trains I popped into Brew Toon and couldn’t help but think to myself how nice it would be to try some of their beers and hop on a train home after Director Shirley Bowden believes reconnecting Peterhead to the railway line would be a “good thing” for the Blue Toon “Peterhead has a lot to offer,” she explained “And it would be good for all the businesses to have more people coming ot the town too.” Shirley drives between Aberdeen and Peterhead every day but she says if taking a train were an option it would be quite nice for her to relax on her commute She added: “I don’t know how the bus service is I hear a lot of people complaining that they can only get a bus at a certain time it might be more flexible for people.” After visiting a few different shops along the street my last stop was Aileen’s gift shop and children’s wear pointed out that other towns like Inverurie benefit from having a train link and thinks it would be “brilliant for Peterhead” “I’ve got a friend who lives in Inverurie,” she explained “And if they decide to go to Aberdeen they can just hop on the train “There’s no worrying about getting home She also thinks reconnecting the railway line could make getting to airports in Glasgow and Edinburgh much easier we can easily do it again,” she added thinks it would “definitely take people to Peterhead” and has her fingers crossed that it could become a reality The pair also mentioned that the buses in the area are unreliable and have just increased in price She added with a chuckle: “I’d take the train over getting a bus.” and it was a much quieter drive between the two Buchan towns and many were still out enjoying the sunny day Natalie Lightle had taken the bus from Peterhead to Fraserburgh with her baby But she believes having more transport links would be useful “My partner’s family all live in Aberdeen and getting to them when he’s at work can be expensive “The ones that go to Aberdeen are all upstairs to the seating but there are two accessible seats at the bottom “But if there’s a disabled person that needs the seat I wouldn’t want to take that spot from someone who needs it.” lives in the Broch and gets free bus travel with her Young Scot card “It’s great,” she said before adding “but the buses still aren’t reliable “And it’s a lot of money for a taxi if the buses don’t come or if you can’t get somewhere “I think it would be a lot better if trains came back.” who owns R&S Dyga with his wife Ainsley thinks bringing trains back to Fraserburgh would be “affa good” The couple don’t drive and while they do find it easy enough to walk around Fraserburgh they do rely on public transport He said: “Fraserburgh is the largest settlement in Scotland the furthest from a train And the way buses are going… need I say mare “I think trains would open up the whole of the north-east Ian said tourists do visit the Broch using buses already, but he thinks rails would open up the area to even more – especially if the new harbour project gets off the ground “There’s an affa lot of plus sides to it,” he finished Eilidh MacKay from St Combs was a little bit more skeptical “I don’t think reconnecting would be a good idea because the existing track goes through fields roads and is pretty close to people’s houses,” she explained “But I suppose if they could find a new line but it probably won’t be in my time.” Jordan Jack, co-founder and spokesman for CNER told the Press & Journal that progress is continuing on the work to bring rail connections back to disconnected communities we have seen rail project after rail project smash their predicted passenger numbers and go on to be a roaring success “The most recent example of this came just this month when the newly reopened Northumberland line carried five times as many passengers as was originally estimated Officials are now looking to install longer trains on the route to meet demand “This is only the freshest example to add to the pile having followed many more familiar projects such as the Borders Railway he explained that a key element of CNER’s campaign is rail freight which could free up the roads making them safer for drivers our roads are some of the most dangerous in Scotland,” he explained “HGVs catch up with each other and ‘platoon’ causing long tailbacks that result in dangerous driving “The railway we propose would connect the industrial heartland of Buchan with the wider rail network Long trains carrying the bounty of Buchan’s produce including Fish CO2 and Aviation fuel will act like a pressure relief value for our roads while simultaneously offering up new economic opportunities and driving investment into the region for a prosperous future.” Has the new X69 bus improved journeys between Peterhead and Fraserburgh? 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To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments Home   Sport   Article The celebration went long into the night in the Jewel of the North Lossiemouth United are the champions of north junior football’s second tier after their nearest rivals faltered on Saturday In only their third season back from a six-year stint of abeyance, United won the Championship crown having recently secured promotion to the Premier Division After defeating New Elgin 1-0 in their final league game Lossie were guaranteed a top two place and a step up in divisions They also held a handsome lead at the top of the table and only Buchan side Longside could catch them if they won all of their remaining games That possibility crashed on Saturday when United manager Scott Campbell’s former club Forres Thistle held Longside to a 1-1 draw making the coast side uncatchable in the title race It kicked off a big celebration in Lossiemouth on Saturday night United are still in two cup competitions and must shake off any hangovers in time for tomorrow night’s trip to face Premier Division side Dyce in the quarter-finals of the Domino’s North Regional Cup Victory would keep Lossie’s treble hopes alive as they also face New Elgin in the semi-finals of the Elginshire Cup sponsored by Alex Lauriston Industrial and Garage Doors Ltd United will also be presented with the Championship trophy that day Casual Sports ReporterPublished: Invalid Date AN SPFL club is saluting one of their finest ever players as he moves on from and fans are saying his number should be retired It's his third spell with the club that's coming to an end with his time all in totalling over 200 goals and 70 assists in more than 400 appearances Rory McAllister started off at Inverness Caledonian Thistle and in his four years there he spent a very brief spell on loan at Peterhead He departed ICT for a fruitful couple of years at Brechin City and despite expressing a desire to return to full-time football opted to return to the Blue Toon The striker said playing part-time and continuing his trade gave him more money and security than a career in just football would have He stayed at Peterhead from 2011 to 2020 where he would write his name into the history books He was also the first player to be awarded SPFL Player of the Month from outside of the top tier He scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Rangers at Ibrox which is fondly remembered by fans and also scored five goals in one Challenge Cup game against Falkirk in a run which saw them get to the final but lose to the Gers in 2015-16 He roamed to Montrose and Cove Rangers before making a re-return to Peterhead in 2023 and keeping up his fine goalscoring form Just last September the 37-year-old joined Ally McCoist in an extremely exclusive club, becoming the third player to hit 250 goals in the Scottish league system since World War 2. The other was Gordon Wallace. It's the third time the forward has won the fourth tier trophy with the north-east side the club's media channels said: "Today we say farewell to our Number 9 Rory joined the club in 2011 and although he had been a prolific striker for his previous team Brechin City I don’t think anyone could have predicted the impact that he would go on to have in a blue shirt for Peterhead Football Club "Legend is a word that can be overused but when it comes to Rory we can safely say that his time at Balmoor has been legendary His incredible goal statistics speak for themselves as only the third player in Scotland to reach 250 goals since the Second World War - an incredible achievement "Whilst there are too many highlights to name the winning goal at Ibrox as well as the five-goal masterclass served up at the Falkirk Stadium will live long in the memory as being two of the most unforgettable for any Blue Toon fan "We may each have our own personal favourite Rory moment but one thing that we can all agree upon is that it has been a privilege to witness the career of one the best lower league strikers ever to grace a football pitch you and your family will always be welcome back as you have well and truly earned the 'keys to Balmoor' "From everyone associated with Peterhead football Club "Please note that there will be “one last dance” as Rory has earned a deserved ten-year testimonial game which will take place in the closed season – details to follow." There is no confirmation that the experienced player is planning to retire with some commenting under the post with speculation that he's heading to Highland League side Formartine United But most of the replies are just well wishes for 'a name that will never ever be forgotten in Scottish football' Another commented: "Thank you for all the memories and what you have done for the club A true peterhead legend," and one added: "Retire the number 9 shirt for a few seasons it won’t look the same on anyone else." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here Rory joined the club in 2011 and although he had been a prolific striker for his previous team Brechin City we don’t think anyone could have predicted the impact that he would go on to have in a blue shirt for Peterhead Football Club Legend is a word that can be overused but when it comes to Rory as only the third player in Scotland to reach 250 goals since the Second World War – a superb achievement Whilst there are too many highlights to name We may each have our own personal favourite Rory moment you and your family will always be welcome back as you have well and truly earned the “Keys to Balmoor” From everyone associated with Peterhead football Club Please note that there will be “one last dance” as Rory has earned a deserved ten-year testimonial game which will take place in the closed season – details to follow The new owners of Peterhead’s Morrisons petrol station have been told they can’t sell alcohol – over fears the town has to many places selling drink already Motor Fuel Group (MFG) bought all 337 of the supermarket’s petrol stations across the UK in a massive £2.5 billion deal last year Bosses wanted permission to sell booze at the Queen Street site to safeguard its future The matter recently went before the Aberdeenshire licensing board MFG took over the Blue Toon unit in November and spent £60,000 renovating it One fridge stocked with alcohol was proposed by the “very experienced operator” MFG agent Andrew Hunter explained the firm was not competing with Morrisons for the business to survive it needs to focus on providing convenience shops and that’s why the majority of its premises across the country are licensed Mr Hunter said: “This is for the customer who is looking for a top-up shop that the convenience store offers perhaps something for their dinner at night and a bottle of wine we’re travelling to go and see somebody its a celebration and we realise we’ve forgotten to buy them a bottle of wine so when we are topping up the car we buy a bottle to give as a gift.” But the board were recommended to refuse the request as Peterhead was found to have a “significant” amount of off-sales premises in the town there are 18 stores selling booze in the surrounding area which officers deemed to be an “overprovision” Members were also told the town was identified by licensing officers as an area subject to “an increased risk of alcohol related harm” The board had to decide if they had enough information to go against policy and grant the licence or deny it Councillor Geoff Crowson didn’t believe it was much of a problem and didn’t think it would encourage more people to buy alcohol “They could just literally go a few yards further and purchase alcohol anyway,” he said But councillor Dawn Black argued the committee should stick to the rulebook She said: “People are not inconvenienced for alcohol purchases.” Despite the application being described as “modest” councillor Jenny Nicol believed the evidence from licensing officers was “overwhelming” She added: “The pursuit of convenience cannot justify the safeguards that exist to prevent harm with our licensing objectives.” The board went on to unanimously refuse the application Home   News   Article Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial planned super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly The permitted exploratory work for the 400kV overhead line involves gathering crucial information needed in preparation for full construction work The project, a key component of the company’s £20 billion Pathway to 2030 investment in upgrades to the transmission network in the north of Scotland, is said to be critical in delivering Scotland and the UK’s energy security and clean power targets It will enable the connection and transportation of ‘clean’ power from the Highlands to other parts of Great Britain Project teams and contractors have been carrying out walkover surveys and ground investigation works for a number of months in order to fully understand the conditions in the area EXPLAINED: Why are Highland communities protesting about super-pylons? cutting through Inverness-shire and Moray to Buchan is one of several onshore 400kV electricity transmission projects proposed by SSEN Transmission Like the Beauly to Spittal proposal, it has attracted mass opposition from individuals and community protest groups concerned at a variety of health and environmental impacts The Pathway to 2030 programme also includes existing overhead line upgrades and new 400kV substations and HVDC converter stations in many north of Scotland in many locations with ground investigation activity being undertaken across all projects It is being carried out using ‘permitted development’ rights and typically involves the drilling of boreholes and digging of trial pits These allow engineers to understand the properties of the soil and rock beneath potential steel tower locations and their ability to support the structures and access tracks Tree felling is also required in some instances allowing safe access for ground investigation to take place with all intrusive activity being kept to a minimum community liaison manager for the Beauly to Peterhead project said in a statement echoed for Beauly top Spittal: “Ground investigations are a necessary step in the development of any new infrastructure and the results will help our teams and contractors to be ready to start construction “As our ground investigation activity continues local community members can expect to see our teams active on the ground “While most of the work is expected to cause very little local disruption we would like to thank the local community for their patience while the work is carried out “Where slightly more intrusive assessments are needed we will work to keep local disruption and environmental impacts to a minimum the SSEN Transmission project team will continue to oversee the work being carried out by various contractors who also employ ecologists and archaeologists in an extra effort to ensure that work doesn’t have an impact on local wildlife or archaeological assets.” Beauly and Peterhead will continue throughout the rest of 2025 and into 2026 Public consultation for the power line and related infrastructure has ended with the project team working on finalising a planning application to be submitted for consideration by Scottish Ministers later this year The same ground investigation work is being carried out for the Beauly to Spittal section This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page A Peterhead nightclub has successfully overturned licensing restrictions after a legal battle at Aberdeen Sheriff Court had faced a reduction in trading hours to 2am and the imposition of a midnight curfew following a review by the Aberdeenshire Licensing Board in October 2024 and advocate Scott Blair of Terra Firma Chambers the licence holders challenged the board’s decision The appeal was heard before Sheriff Principal Pyle meaning the ruling was given immediately rather than reserved for a later date Sheriff Principal Pyle found that the licensing board had acted unlawfully in several key respects He agreed with the arguments advanced by the nightclub’s legal team notably that the board had “run out of intellectual steam” in its reasoning The Sheriff Principal was critical of the board’s failure to seek the views of the licence holder’s agent during discussions about the proposed curfew as a sanction he noted that the board had not explained why it accepted the police’s account of certain alleged incidents over the version presented by the licence holder’s agent The court was also dissatisfied with the board’s lack of explanation as to why the curfew and reduction in hours were considered either appropriate or necessary Sheriff Principal Pyle ordered that the licensing board must rehear the review application de novo meaning the case will be considered afresh A new hearing before the Aberdeenshire Licensing Board will be scheduled in due course giving Caley Bar/Bar 57 another opportunity to contest the restrictions on its licence Privacy Policy The coastguard received reports of a casualty who had fallen from a cliff near Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire. The coastguard received reports of a casualty who had fallen from a cliff near Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire at around 5pm on Saturday. Rescue teams from Peterhead, Cruden Bay and Macduff were called, alongside RNLI Peterhead lifeboat and an HM Coastguard rescue helicopter. Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: “The casualty was extracted by rescue helicopter and taken for onward medical care at hospital.” Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" A Peterhead man feared he would never walk again following a cliff jump gone wrong while on holiday to Aviemore was enjoying a white-water tubing holiday with his family when disaster struck on the River Feshie The optician had attempted a cliff jump into a pool of water but stumbled on the cliff edge and smashed into a jagged rockface on the way down Harris knew he was in trouble as soon as he hit the water. “I fought my way to the surface and shouted – ‘help “I felt my leg break as it smashed off the rock As I plunged headfirst into the deep water instructors and others nearby could only watch on as they heard a “sickening crunch” when Harris made impact with the rocks Harris continued: “People jumped into the water to help support me and pull me to the side of the pool but the sides were too steep to get me out “I was woozy and clammy and just wanted to drift off to sleep but people at my side were urging me to stay awake “I knew that my leg was smashed but could feel no pain.” Those at the side-lines immediately called 999 A multi-service response was quickly on scene involving water rescue experts from the fire service Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) were also scrambled with a specialist doctor-led trauma team Rescue teams entered the water with medics giving Harris pain relief but cutting into his wetsuit revealed a bleeding open fracture Concern then turned to Harris potentially developing an infection He continued: “There seemed to be dozens of emergency service workers all trying to find a way to get me out of the water without causing me serious harm but it felt like I had an extra leg joint halfway down my shin.” The emergency services were presented with steep rocky banks on either side and downstream rapids blocking their route to the hospital This meant Harris had to be floated downstream where others hoisted him onto a stretcher “I was told the air ambulance was coming and I felt a huge sense of relief when SCAA arrived,” he said “I was a bit overwhelmed to be honest – all these people turned out for what was a silly mistake on my part Everyone was absolutely wonderful and the teamwork to rescue me was just exceptional “I had heard the chatter about infection and blood flow and, as I discovered later from the hospital doctors, SCAA’s speed and efficiency probably helped save my leg “I truly believe that without the care everyone showed at every stage – but primarily the doctor and paramedic team with SCAA and the speed of their airlift – I would have faced a very different outcome.” skin grafts and a rod inserted into his tibia – Harris is finally on the mend He is expected to regain full mobility in his leg in the the coming months “But I often think when I’m visited by the night terrors – what if “What if SCAA and her expert crew hadn’t been there that day I really don’t know what I would have done without them.” Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments. © Aberdeen Journals Ltd 2025. All Rights Reserved. The 34-year-old former Aberdeen, MK Dons and Dundee United winger found the roof of the net after being set up by Cammy Smith after 29 minutes. That was enough to secure a win for the side co-managed by Jordan Brown and Ryan Strachan and open up a four-point gap with only one game remaining of what has a season-long dogfight between the two sides. Dick Campbell's visitors are six points ahead of Edinburgh City, secure in second place and will meet either the capital side, who were held to a goalless draw at home to Forfar Athletic, or Elgin City. Elgin sit fourth, one point behind Edinburgh, having secured the other play-off spot after beating visitors Stranraer 3-0 as fifth-top Spartans lost 2-1 away to Bonnyrigg Rose. East Fife host Elgin in their final game, while Edinburgh visit city rivals Spartans. Bonnyrigg, who visit Stranraer in their final game, are two points behind Forfar, who host Stirling Albion, as the two sides look to avoid bottom place and a Pyramid Play-off final against either the Lowland League or Highland League champions. Lowland champions East Kilbride are in pole position after a 4-1 first-leg win at home to Highland counterparts Brora Rangers. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made substituted for Sebastian Ross at 67 minutesNumber 77 substituted for Jack Brown at 85 minutesNumber 10 Shepherd at 80 minutesSubstitutesNumber 20 Slattery Match OfficialsReferee: Colin WhyteAssistant Referee 1: Steven TraynorAssistant Referee 2: Steven SpenceMatch StatsKey Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time Brian Easton (East Fife) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal Cammy Smith (Peterhead) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Andy Munro (East Fife) wins a free kick in the attacking half Michael McKenna (East Fife) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a set piece situation Alan Trouten (East Fife) wins a free kick in the attacking half Seb Ross (Peterhead) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close Delay in match because of an injury Jason Brown (Peterhead) Andy Munro (East Fife) wins a free kick in the defensive half Dylan Forrest (Peterhead) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked Ryan Strachan and Jamie McNee have today signed a new three year contract extension From Vice-Chairman Les Hill: “We’re delighted to have Ryan and Jordon continue their journey with Peterhead FC the pair have brought real energy and direction to the club and their dedication and work ethic have been outstanding After winning promotion to League 1 at the weekend we’re thrilled to keep the momentum going and keep pushing forward with the lads leading the way We’re also thrilled to confirm that our First Team Coach Jamie McNee has been promoted to Assistant Manager and has signed a three-year contract extension Jamie’s been a vital part of our progress and success and this step is a well-deserved recognition of his hard work commitment and the respect he’s earned from both the staff and the players.” A Peterhead driver who caused a serious head-on collision that saw another car roll over and burst into flames has no recollection of how it happened was driving on the A920 Ellon to Pitmedden Road when her grey Land Rover veered into the oncoming lane striking a silver Ford and forcing it off the road The car – driven by another woman – turned over several times before its engine caught fire The other driver suffered multiple serious injuries and was placed on life support for several weeks Fiscal depute Alan Townsend said that at around 1.35pm on November 13 2024 the driver of the silver Ford was on her way to visit her son driving east on the A920 Ellen to Pitmedden Road Bruce was driving in the opposite direction with her husband in the passenger seat was seen by other witnesses moving into the opposing lane into the path of oncoming traffic The woman driving the Ford tried to slow down to avoid a collision The Ford leave the road and rolled over several times before coming to rest in a field Bruce’s Land Rover came to rest on a small embankment and she and her husband managed to get out of their vehicle the other driver suffered serious injuries and the emergency services were called alongside an air ambulance she stated that she didn’t know how the accident had occurred but admitted she had been driving She then provided negative tests for drugs and alcohol The other driver was flown by helicopter to hospital where her injuries were assessed and she was found to have suffered a lacerated spleen pelvic and kidney hematoma and numerous cracked ribs the woman had to spend several weeks on life support Bruce pleaded guilty to one charge of causing serious injury by driving without due care or attention Defence solicitor Stuart Flowerdew said his client “knows this is a truly horrific situation” but added that it was not caused by Bruce attempting to overtake other vehicles “She says she has no idea how this had taken place” claiming Bruce had “no recollection” of what happened “Mrs Bruce has been driving for 32 years without incident – the cause of this is unexplained,” Mr Flowerdew went on “This is being reported as a brief loss of consciousness and she had not slept well the night before Mr Flowerdew added that Bruce had been examined by both a GP and a cardiologist and no health issues were discovered that could explain the incident Sheriff Mark Stewart told Bruce: “This is a serious road traffic accident and it is serious not only because of what happened but it’s serious in relation to what can happen by cars drifting across the road “It’s a clear example of how dangerous roads can be when unexpected things happen “I’m told there are no diagnosed medical reasons for this and I accept that you weren’t trying to drive in a manner that was trying to cause a road traffic accident but I’m left not knowing what caused these two vehicles to collide “It seems to me that the only thing that can explain it is that there was some loss of control of the vehicle.” from driving for 18 months and made her subject to a £1,040 fine For all the latest court cases in Aberdeen as well as crime and breaking incidents, join our Facebook group.  A Peterhead man who lost his temper and left his fleeing neighbour with a permanent scar has been fined The town’s sheriff court heard that Dylan Richards and his neighbour had gotten into several disagreements over stolen mail and loud music before he took the law into his own hands and attacked him in a lane in the port whose address was given as the Caley Building had gone out to confront the other man on December 15 last year before things turned violent Fiscal depute Kirsty Martin told the court the incident happened at about 11.10am when Richards spotted his neighbour walking out of his home “The accused opened the door and began speaking to the complainer,” she said Richards then chased the man into Farmer’s Lane his victim tried to scale a metal-spiked fence “The complainer shouted for help and for the accused to stop,” Ms Martin added But Richards continued to pursue the man and pulled him down leading to his neighbour cutting both hands He suffered a 3cm laceration to his right palm which doctors said would leave a permanent scar Richards’ defence solicitor Marieanne Milligan described the victim in the case as a “nightmare neighbour” and detailed how he would play loud music and steal mail from her client “He has asked him in the past to not take parcels from his front door “He accepts full responsibility in relation to this matter.” She added that although Richards had previous convictions Sheriff Robert McDonald told Richards to pay a £500 fine A new operator is poised to breathe fresh life into Peterhead’s historic Carnegie Building – and the clues suggest it could be the group at work transforming an Aberdeen landmark Aberdeenshire Council started looking for a new group to run the St Peter Street venue last summer it was most recently the home of the library and Arbuthnot Museum But it is set to be transformed into a major new arts and cultural venue as part of the Blue Toon’s ongoing Cultural Quarter project Peterhead library and the museum will be moved to the refurbished and extended Arbuthnot House on Broad Street – freeing up the 19th century site Plans are expected to be submitted to Aberdeenshire Council next month by the unknown operator showing proposed works to the much-loved site But who is the “mystery” group expected to take the reins of the Carnegie Building All signs suggest it could be Scot-Art the Edinburgh-based charity behind plans to reopen the historic St Nicholas Kirk in the heart of Aberdeen city centre The urban regeneration group was recently given the go-ahead to turn the A-listed West Kirk there into a multi-purpose venue will be used to host various entertainment events and provide support to those in need charity boss Iain Sneddon revealed the organisation had plans for a second venue in the north-east – only this time in Peterhead the tight-lipped head was careful not to say too much – hinting that such an added operation would help fund the Aberdeen work He explained that the charity had agreed terms for a 20-year lease of a building in the town Mr Sneddon also said the organisation was pushing towards the lease being “tightened up” in the next six weeks It came at roughly the same time as Buchan councillors were given an update on the major Peterhead project They were told that the preferred operator would use the Carnegie Building as a studio space and meeting area for “creative workers and community organisations” This could mean the historic site would open its doors to various groups Council papers revealed the Carnegie Building will become a “hub for cultural They also stated that a “diverse” programmes of workshops exhibitions and events would be held in the venue from 9am to 9pm An application for funding to repair the building has been submitted to Historic Environment Scotland and is expected to be confirmed in the summer The B&Q store in Peterhead is set to close later this year will shut on August 9 when its lease expires B&Q has advised its 40 staff at the store of the impending closure Bosses told The Press and Journal the brand is “continuing to look for an alternative store location in the area.” It’s understood that the landlord intends to occupy the unit themselves said: “Our team of 40 B&Q colleagues have been serving the Peterhead community helping them to improve and enjoy their homes “They would very much like to continue to serve the local residents and we are continuing to look for an alternative store location in the area it is with regret that we propose to close the store on August 9 this year “In the meantime, we look forward to continuing to welcome our Peterhead customers to our store and I would like to thank our colleagues for their ongoing hard work and commitment.” Peterhead head to New Douglas Park this Saturday for the final game of the William Hill League Two 2024/25 season Clyde currently sit eighth in the league table although safe from the relegation zone but unable to secure a play-off place they will still be aiming to finish the season with all three points The Blue Toon have already been crowned League Champions but will also want to maintain the recent form that saw them beat second placed East Fife 1-0 last weekend Frpm Jordon Brown: “Well what is there to say that hasn’t already been covered this week it has been an incredible week since the final whistle went last Saturday and certainly a quicker week than the previous one There are a couple of targets to still put right and we are also aware we have yet to beat Clyde this season.We will review the squad today to see where everyone is at and it is likely there will be a number of changes to ensure the guys who have been short of minutes get the exposure their attitude and application has deserved Whether this is some players last game for the club or they are looking to stake a claim for a more regular starting place we are looking forward and focused on going out on a high.” It has been quite the week for Peterhead after they were crowned League Two champions so we felt it only right we speak to co-manager Ryan Strachan who helped lead the club to the title for this week’s Starting XI The Blue Toon player co-manager took time out from the celebrations which no doubt will continue after their final game of the season at Clyde on Saturday to look back on the big moments from his career in our Q&A feature It was for Peterhead in July 2009 in a Challenge Cup tie We were playing Cowdenbeath who won 2-1 at Balmoor and I remember starting the game but little else physical and I struggled to catch a breath I wondered what the hell was going on basically It was a far cry from what I was used to in youth and reserve football Well, I’ve got to put one as a manager haven’t I? Winning League Two last weekend with Peterhead was amazing I’m lucky to have some great memories from playing I’ve got a few at Peterhead too but the one that really stands out is winning promotion from the Highland League with Cove Rangers in 2019 It’s special for me because I feel like I was one of the first players to come out from the league to help them go up It felt like I had a massive sway in pushing them getting into the leagues and attracting better players This is difficult because people are so different but I think the most accomplished player I’ve played with is Fraser Fyvie But I feel as if I have to give an honourable mention here for Rory McAllister I remember when I was a younger player at Peterhead that I never liked starting a game if Rory wasn’t playing I remember some really tough days as a young player coming up against Dado Prso Rory was really tough too when I was really young Jon Daly was another really tough customer But in the lower leagues I would have to say David Goodwillie He was a handful for any defender to play against We had good success against his teams because he was never always in the best team the next generation lads like Kieran Shanks and Blessing Oluyemi All the guys in their early 20s seem to go for the skater punk look I would like to think I have good leadership qualities I’ve got an intense side but at the same time I can be immature too I take a long time to work people out but once I do and they work me out they are in my circle and that’s it The best players do the simple things well all the time and consistently I try to apply it in my own game and in the football team I’ve played at Ibrox so many times and had success there it’s been brilliant every time I’ve been there It’s a good grass pitch and a good atmosphere I felt like I always had a good time going there I’ve scored quite a few belters in my time but I’m not going to pick one of my own because I can’t think of a significant one Maybe my goals came in games which didn’t mean much That’s why I’m picking Peter Pawlett’s goal which won us the championship against East Fife on Saturday Being on the other side of things as a manager the overriding feeling of relief and the significance of the whole thing is hard to put into words It was the first time we’ve ever won the league as a management team so I’ll never forget that I’m taking two again – my pals Rory and Jason Brown for sure I can’t split them because we’re just too alike Getting that time away from yourself and not think about things is what I enjoy doing But I enjoy family walks and enjoy seeing my kids happy That certainly helps relieve any stress in my mind We use cookies to collect information about how you use the Police Scotland website We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve our services Detectives have issued a new facial reconstruction of human remains found off the coast of Peterhead police were called to a report of a human 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workforce Read about our 2030 vision and three-year plan Worried that your partner or the partner of someone you know might have an abusive past we'd appreciate your feedback on the service we provided Police Scotland has been working to make its websites more accessible - read our accessibility statement Plans have been submitted for the new multi-million pound Museum of Aberdeenshire and Peterhead Library.  The project will see the listed Arbuthnot House at the lower end of Broad Street sensitively restored and extended to house both the town’s library and a new museum showcasing Aberdeenshire’s extensive heritage collections and artwork.  It forms part of the ambitious “Cultural Tides: North Sea Connections in Aberdeenshire” bid being supported with £20million from the UK Government alongside the renovation and extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium The new museum will provide many opportunities for local communities to learn about the heritage of their area as well as providing visitors with the full breadth and richness of the region’s stories and past the new museum is being designed to accommodate temporary and national touring exhibitions bringing not only an economic boost for Peterhead and the wider region but also enriching the experience for both local communities and visitors from far and wide They will also act as a functions space for individual and corporate events The purpose-built galleries will enable many more objects to be displayed supported by creative interpretation including music Aberdeenshire Council’s Museums Service will be able to change the displays on a regular basis and will work with community groups to co-curate displays and exhibitions The plans prepared by Collective Architecture show the museum galleries starting on the ground floor of the refurbished Arbuthnot House moving into the upper floors of the new extension This will allow significantly more material from the council collections to be put on display There will also be a specific gallery to focus on the coastal town of Peterhead with other spaces showcasing objects and material from across Aberdeenshire Multi-purpose and workshop spaces will support participation and learning while outdoors there will be a new outdoor space created in the walled garden with a focus on biodiversity The new Peterhead Library will be situated on the ground floor of the new extension alongside Arbuthnot House with access to a sunken seating area in the garden for readings and events.  there will also be a new ground floor café offering somewhere for a quick coffee or a leisurely lunch with family and friends with seating spilling out onto a garden terrace.  the top floor restaurant will be more of a destination – a place to dine on the best regional produce while taking in the incredible views towards the harbour The existing Carnegie Building which has housed the existing Arbuthnot Museum and Library Peterhead’s St Peter Street for decades will be restored and refurbished It is to be sensitively restored and upgraded and brought back into use as a modern accessible cultural space under an external operator Aberdeenshire Council Leader Cllr Gillian Owen said: “I am really impressed by the designs for the Museum of Aberdeenshire and new Peterhead Library This truly will be a museum for the whole region sensational stories and amazing artefacts that make the north-east unique This is a major infrastructure project and while I do acknowledge that the design process has taken us slightly longer than we would have hoped owing to the complexities and restrictive nature of the site I am delighted to see it progressing and I look forward to works commencing in due course.”  Depute Leader Cllr Anne Stirling added: “This innovative and very ambitious project in the very heart of Peterhead town centre will support the north-east economy through the enhancement of the tourism offering across Aberdeenshire and provide opportunities for businesses which are to be greatly welcomed I am very impressed with the engagement which has been undertaken with our communities and businesses and the important discussions with our partners and funders which will all help towards establishing this new attraction as centre of excellent in which to display our rich heritage.” said: “Arbuthnot House is a listed building of great historical significance to Peterhead and Aberdeenshire The works will restore this fantastic building to meaningful public use while its walled garden will be reimagined as a vital Our extension design aims to create a landmark that will draw both locals and visitors to Peterhead celebrating the unique identity and heritage of Aberdeenshire This will be achieved with sensitivity to the remarkable pink granite townscape of Peterhead providing stimulus for further regeneration these elements will establish a family-friendly inclusive place for everyone to come together.” A Peterhead man who was unhappy with his career took out his frustrations on three men on two different occasions Graham Bremner appeared at Peterhead Sheriff Court earlier this week to face sentencing after earlier lodging his guilty pleas to three assaults All of the attacks took place in the Harbour Lights bar in the town and while Bremner The first of his attacks happened at around 4pm on November 26 2023 when Bremner and his victim were both within the Longate pub Fiscal depute Anne Mann said a disagreement happened between the pair at about 4pm and Bremner turned violent He did not require medical treatment,” she added The second incident took place just six months later while Bremner Ms Mann said: “At some point this evening the accused has approached [the complainer] – who was sitting on a bench – and punched him multiple times.” When a second man tried to split the pair up Bremner also punched him on the head and broke his tooth as a result said his client was in a better place today than during the dates of the assaults he was very under the influence,” he said One was a degree of unhappiness in his workplace “He is now in employment where he is considerably more settled.” The other cause of frustration in Bremner’s life at that time was the recent birth of a new child Mr Flowerdew said Bremner was in a position to pay a monetary penalty or hours of unpaid work a restriction of liberty order would be difficult to complete 135 hours of unpaid work over the next 12 months “The alternative sentence could be a custodial sentence,” he warned him Bremner will also be under the supervision of the social work department during this period To see the stunning Peterhead home he transformed with his late wife Julie on Scotland’s Home of the Year will be an emotional moment for Roy Lyon and his family who sadly died in February 2023 after being diagnosed with multiple brain tumours Roy put their amazing art-deco inspired home forward for the popular BBC Scotland TV show And he was shocked when producers got in touch to say the Victorian former farmhouse they lovingly renovated together will star in the show on Monday April 28 “Julie was a big fan of Scotland’s Home of the Year she loved the show and we watched it together,” says Roy “She wanted to enter our property after it was renovated but sadly she didn’t get the chance “At first I got cold feet but my daughter Victoria said she’d do it with me shares their heartfelt renovation journey and the comfort he gets from the extraordinary house they created together who has been a decorator for the past 46 years who was a teacher at Inverallochy School near Fraserburgh stumbled across Richmond House back in 2019 “Doing up rundown houses was a bit of a hobby for us and it probably bordered on an obsession,” laughs Roy we would put it on the market and then we would move onto the next one “We thought we had found our forever home in Peterhead until Julie went out walking with a friend one day and spotted this old farmhouse in the middle of a new housing estate “Julie came home all excited and asked if we could go for it.” who have three grown up daughters and nine grandchildren arranged a viewing of Richmond House for the following day “The property needed a lot of work done but it was a stunning house and the potential was amazing so we went for it,” says Roy As soon as the couple moved into their new home in October 2021 they instantly threw themselves into their renovation “We decided it would take two years to renovate the home so we started the work immediately,” says Roy the idea was that we wanted people to be wowed when they open every door the dining room is inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh the living room/parlour is art deco and the basement which is my grandchildren’s favourite space the ground floor features a large vestibule and hallway as well as a lounge Equally as impressive is the basement area complete with a large entertaining space together with a kitchen and a bedroom on the first floor there is a dressing room It was in the middle of their two-year renovation project when Julie became unwell “She was diagnosed on January 2 with multiple brain tumours.” Sadly Julie died six weeks later on February 12 2023 leaving Roy and his family devastated “Julie is written all over this house which is comforting,” says Roy “She never saw the kitchen but it was designed to her exact specifications with everything she wanted including a window seat a particular oven and a peninsula design so everything was done for her The couple’s lifelong love of art deco also shines through in their home “We’ve loved it for over 30 years,” says Roy “It’s just lovely to look at and we’ve got a lifetime collection of items we’ve bought from places like auction Suffice to say that Roy’s favourite room in the property is the parlour/art decor room “There’s no TV in it so it’s just a nice quiet space,” says Roy “I love sitting just looking out at the garden Roy has planned a special screening with his three daughters Teri “They’re all really excited about it,” says Roy “If Julie was here she would be walking on air just now and she would be boasting to everyone about it You can see Roy’s property on Scotland’s Home of the Year on Monday April 28 on BBC One Scotland at 8.30pm or catch up on the BBC iPlayer ‘Mull is an amazing community’: TV star Banjo Beale on why he fell in love with the island A 63-year-old Peterhead man travelled 130 miles to Kirkcaldy to meet his 14-year-old “girlfriend” – but when he got off the bus he was confronted by paedophile hunters Allan Cruickshank had planned to spend the night having sex at a guest house with the girl had been sending sexual messages telling the girl he would be her “first BF” Cruickshank returned to Fife for an appearance in the dock at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court he communicated with someone he believed to be a young girl He asked her to be his girlfriend and described numerous sex acts he wanted to do with her He made arrangements to travel from Peterhead with the intention of meeting the “girl” to engage in unlawful sexual activity with her he did not realise two groups of paedophile hunters were involved and another attended the bus station for the sting Depute fiscal Rachel Hill said Cruickshank started an online conversation with the decoy “Hi beautiful” and was quickly told the girl was 14 he asked if he could be her boyfriend before engaging in graphic sexual instructions He arranged to meet the girl in Kirkcaldy and said he had booked a B&B in Leven for them to spend the night together He told her to say she was his daughter when they got to the accommodation Cruickshank got on an early morning bus from Peterhead and was posting regular updates and photos from his journey he was seen looking for someone but was confronted on camera by the paedophile hunters Sheriff Robert More called for reports and Cruickshank will return to court for sentencing on May 29 He has been put on the sex offenders register in the meantime Morrisons in Peterhead has been closed this morning following a fire in the store’s plant room The fire had been extinguished before firefighters arrived at around 4am this morning It is understood that the store plans to reopen shortly A Morrisons spokesperson said: “There was a small fire in the store’s plant room and the store has been temporarily closed to customers “We anticipate the store reopening shortly.” A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We attended the store at 4am this morning “The fire was extinguished prior to us arriving.” McDonald at 86 minutesSubstituteshome team substituted for Jack Brown at 46 minutesNumber 21 Walker Match OfficialsReferee: Graham GraingerAssistant Referee 1: James McCluskeyAssistant Referee 2: Michael MacDermidMatch StatsKey Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time Oliver Colloty (Peterhead) wins a free kick in the attacking half Jason Brown (Peterhead) wins a free kick in the defensive half Cieran Dunne went off injured after Peterhead had used all subs Delay in match because of an injury Cieran Dunne (Peterhead) Dylan Gavin (Elgin City) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner Peter Pawlett (Peterhead) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Mark Gallagher (Elgin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half Dylan Gavin (Elgin City) wins a free kick on the right wing Peterhead were crowned William Hill League 2 champions this afternoon thanks to a 1-0 home win against title rivals East Fife Peter Pawlett scored the all-important goal after 29 minutes as Jordon Brown and Ryan Strachan's men got the job done in front of 1,979 fans at Balmoor The Blue Toon can now look forward to life in League 1 next season while East Fife will join Edinburgh City and Elgin City in the promotion play-offs All materials on this website © The Scottish Professional Football League 2025 The Scottish Professional Football League is not responsible for the content of external 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. substituted for Jack Brown at 66 minutesNumber 17 Yellow Card at 45 minutes plus 3Sebastian Ross 46' substituted for Sebastian Ross at 46 minutesNumber 77 Sargent Match OfficialsReferee: Joel KennedyAssistant Referee 1: Paul O'NeillAssistant Referee 2: Alex RossMatch StatsKey Cieran Dunne (Peterhead) wins a free kick on the left wing Dajon Golding (Elgin City) wins a free kick on the right wing Lyall Booth (Elgin City) wins a free kick in the attacking half Delay in match because of an injury Kyle Girvan (Elgin City) Seb Ross (Peterhead) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal Yellow Card at 90 minutesSubstituteshome team Yellow Card at 90 minutesSubstitutesNumber 12 Yellow Card at 64 minutesJason Brown 68' substituted for Jason Brown at 68 minutesNumber 10 Strachan Match OfficialsReferee: Jordan CurranAssistant Referee 1: Elliot Husband PowtonAssistant Referee 2: Scott LeslieMatch StatsKey Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time Lyall Booth (Elgin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half Lewis Hyde (Elgin City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Max Barry (Peterhead) wins a free kick in the attacking half Jack Brown (Peterhead) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high Jason Brown (Peterhead) is shown the yellow card Dylan Gavin (Elgin City) is shown the yellow card Dajon Golding (Elgin City) wins a free kick on the left wing Olly McDonald (Elgin City) right footed shot from outside the box is close Dajon Golding (Elgin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half Dylan Gavin (Elgin City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked East Fife are the visitors to Balmoor on Saturday in William Hill League Two with a 3pm KO East Fife cut the deficit to one point on the league leaders last Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Stirling Albion but it’s still all to play for in this first v second clash A home win will crown the Blue Toon as champions however an East Fife win will take the league decider to the last game of the season From First Team Coach Jamie Mcnee: “I don’t think I have to say much in regard to the importance of tomorrow’s game 1st vs 2nd title decider at the end of the season is an extremely exciting position to be in We’ve had a great 2025 leading to this point and it’s important we remember what got us to this position We have lots of strong options all over the pitch and a bench equally as strong to impact if called upon There’s a real buzz at the club as we come to the season’s close and I’m sure Balmoor will be packed with support!” Adam Carnwath didn’t even need to look at his ankle to know the damage was devastating Dundee United’s U/18 side were roundly hammering Hearts 7-2 at Foundation Park last March when Carnwath – seeking to add a little more defensive graft to his game – sought to snap into a challenge The teenager’s studs got caught in the surface Not that he realised it at the time, but Carnwath had just sustained a clean double-fracture of his fibia and tibia Paramedics were called and the game was immediately postponed; rendered immediately irrelevant But it would prove to be the start of a gruelling journey that culminated with him becoming a league champion “I always blame Brian Grant (United’s head of player pathway and loans) because he’s always telling me that I don’t track back enough,” joked Carnwath “I didn’t even need to look down to realise something was badly wrong “Lying there felt like two minutes but was more like an hour They (the paramedics) got me on the gas and air – and I’ve been told I was some laugh on that!” With the severity of the damage assessed and Carnwath referred for surgery the following day concrete reassurance regarding the likelihood of him playing football again was scarce – a terrifying prospect for any youngster “It was a really hard time, especially in the hospital straight after the game when I didn’t know whether I’d be able to play again,” he told Courier Sport. “I was asking the doctors and surgeons whether I’d be able to play football again but I’m not sure whether they are even allowed to give me a straight answer “But as I was going in for surgery – still asking the same question and panicking a wee bit – one of the nurses just gave me a wee nod of the head Surgery was a success and, despite the mammoth rehabilitation facing Carnwath, Dundee United offered the teenager a one-year extension to his deal, allowing the wide forward to embark on his recovery with the benefit of full-time care. He was back in action by mid-September – taking part in the SPFL Reserve Cup derby against Dundee – before joining Cumbernauld Colts on loan but I benefitted from being full-time at Dundee United and I’m grateful to the club for helping to get me better,” he continued because it’s only natural to be a little nervous on it (the ankle) Carnwath is also benefitting from his first taste of senior SPFL football And what an unforgettable stint with the Blue Toon is has been – with the Balmoor men crowned League Two champions courtesy of a 1-0 win over East Fife last weekend Ex-Tannadice star Peter Pawlett notched the winner “To win my first league title and get a medal is an amazing feeling – I’ve loved every minute of my time here,” beamed Carnwath who has made nine appearances and scored his maiden senior goal against Bonnyrigg Rose last month “It’s a really good team at Peterhead and it’s been a challenge to break into the side, but you’ve got to embrace that. There’s a lot of experience in the group and learning from guys like Peter Pawlett “The two managers (Jordon Brown and Ryan Strachan) and the coaching staff have been brand new especially with me being a younger boy coming in on my own.” Expanding upon the influence of Pawlett, who represented United 111 times You think you’ve got a minute on the ball and then “You can tell he’s played at a different level and is always there to give you any advice he steps up when it matters and scores the goal to win us the title.” Carnwath can now look forward to a pressure-free finale to his time at Peterhead when they travel to face Clyde on Saturday “It’s great to go into that last game knowing we are champions and able to just enjoy the day,” he continued I can get my first start and maybe even sign off with a couple of goals!” Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. 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Shepherd at 71 minutesSubstituteshome team Shepherd at 71 minutesSubstitutesNumber 20 substituted for Jack Brown at 72 minutesNumber 19 substituted for Sebastian Ross at 72 minutesSubstitutesNumber 12 Wilson Match OfficialsReferee: Graham GraingerAssistant Referee 1: Colin DrummondAssistant Referee 2: Michael MacDermidMatch StatsKey Scott Ross (Peterhead) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Adam Laaref (East Fife) wins a free kick on the left wing Michael McKenna (East Fife) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a set piece situation Adam Carnwath replaces Peter Pawlett because of an injury Delay in match because of an injury Peter Pawlett (Peterhead) Kallum Higginbotham (East Fife) wins a free kick on the right wing Andy Munro (East Fife) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Seb Ross (Peterhead) wins a free kick in the defensive half Scott Shepherd (East Fife) wins a free kick in the attacking half Andy McCarthy (Peterhead) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high A disqualified driver has been banned again after he sped away from police when they approached his vehicle in Peterhead Edvin Korzov was sitting in the driver’s seat of a black Vauxhall Mokka near the Harbour Lights bar in January last year when he came to the attention of officers Fiscal depute Stephanie Cardo told Peterhead Sheriff Court that Korzov “started the engine and accelerated away” as soon as the officers made themselves known “The accused ignored the request to stop,” she added was not the registered keeper of the vehicle at the time The 47-year-old last came to the attention of the courts in 2022 when he was banned from driving for more than a year Korzov’s vehicle was “barely fit to be driven” and had a host of issues including faulty breaks and threadbare tyres he drove at 104mph on the A90 near Foveran Defence solicitor Marianne Milligan said Korzov had originally denied responsibility for being in charge of the car in his latest conviction before submitting a late guilty plea as the case progressed She said he had claimed a friend was in charge of the car and had given his details to officers when they were eventually collared “He read the charge,” Mrs Milligan added “He is accepting full responsibility.” Sheriff Annella Cowan told Korzov he would not be given any discount in his punishment because of how long he waited to admit to the charges For failing to comply with police instructions Sheriff Cowan ordered Korzov to pay £500 and handed him a fresh driving ban of 15 months “There will be fines in each of these charges with no reduction because you left the plea to the very last minute,” she said “Do not in any circumstance drive a motor vehicle.” Peterhead Prison Museum will see investment from an English heritage tourism expert which will “breathe new life” into the site Cove Attractions has a history in heritage tourism as well as “revitalising” historic sites including Shrewsbury Prison and Shepton Mallet Prison It will also add support and expertise to the Aberdeenshire prison as it looks to grow visitor numbers The Shrewsbury firm said it will safeguard the future of the historic site through the new deal. which “heralds a new chapter” for the attraction Cove Attractions said it has become clear additional expertise and resources were needed to “take Peterhead Prison to the next level” is keen to make sure the community sees the benefits of the partnership long-term The company sees hundreds of thousands of visitors annually It believes its expertise means it is “uniquely positioned to ensure Peterhead Prison Museum becomes a major cultural and tourism hub for Scotland’s north-east” Mr Campbell said: “This partnership is not just about preserving a site of historical significance “It’s about creating a sustainable future for Peterhead Prison Museum “It supports tourism in the region and keeps the story of this remarkable place alive for generations to come.” As part of the strategic partnership, Peterhead Prison Museum chairman Conrad Ritchie will join the charitable board of Cove Group He will bring his “extensive experience in leadership and a deep understanding of the local community” to the table Mr Ritchie added: “The team at Peterhead Prison Museum have done a remarkable job since it opened in 2016 of preserving and sharing the history of this extraordinary site “We’re honoured and excited to have Cove Attractions bring their experience and expertise to this partnership we aim to continue our equal passion to position Peterhead Prison as a key attraction in Scotland’s tourism landscape.” Cove Attractions said it has stepped in to provide essential support “breathing new life” into the museum and its vision The firm will provide financial investment and infrastructural support to Peterhead Prison Museum Plans are also under way to enhance visitor experiences with immersive exhibitions VisitAberdeenshire chief executive Chris Foy welcomed the investment He said: “Peterhead Prison Museum has established itself as a must-see attraction for visitors to the north-east “Every visitor attraction in the land needs to evolve to attract new and returning audiences “It is encouraging to see this exciting new chapter opening for the museum.” VisitScotland regional director David Jackson added: “Investment like this will help ensure the museum’s long-term viability and sustainable growth.” A leisure complex near Peterhead featuring a massive soft play centre and outdoor football pitch has been put up for sale The property comprises a large brick and metal building located on Station Avenue in Boddam The business has been listed with a guide price of £2.1 million It is split into two main areas – Infinity Gym and Loopty Lou’s Soft Play Centre. It is also signed up to an affiliation with HYROX a very popular sporting event that has taken the UK by storm with the new area now known as the “Leg Room” while a separate mezzanine area gives the gym a light and airy feel Loopty Lou’s is a purpose-built soft play centre for children up to 12 years old located on the ground floor of the building It is the largest soft play centre in Aberdeenshire and was designed by SPI Global Play Ltd There is an additional baby and toddler zone for smaller kids to play in The café serves hot food such as baked potatoes There is also a separate room dedicated to children’s parties and other related events there is a five-a-side AstroTurf pitch outside the building towards the rear There are also various outdoor climbing frames within the grounds of the complex There are 52 car parking spaces onsite and two additional disabled spaces Both businesses are owned by Jason Stephens who said: “Having initially opened the soft play eight years ago we have continuously expanded and built the business into the success it is today “Although both businesses still have the potential for significant growth we feel that after eight years of dedication it is now time for fresh ideas and new creative owners to take over and we believe it is the right time for us to move on.” The guide price is £2.1 million. Energy giant SSE has been ‘shamed’ into doing a new assessment of the climate harm for its plans for a controversial new gas burning power station in Peterhead The company revealed the news in a letter to charities and grassroots groups (15/1/25) who signed an open letter to the Scottish Government in December demanding a new Environmental Impact Assessment of the fossil fuel project Expert research published in October 2024 demonstrated how climate pollution from the project could be 5 times higher than the company had stated in official planning application documents submitted to the Scottish Government The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report is a legal obligation for major developments MSPs and members of the public have been demanding that the company was made to come clean about the full scale of the climate pollution from its plan to burn gas for the next 35 years whilst using dubious technology to try and capture some of the carbon produced Despite the glaring omissions identified by the research the Scottish Government had refused to use its power as the planning authority to force the company to redo this assessment Ministers had refused to engage with MSPs or media asking questions about the project This news likely means a big delay to the project and another round of consultations with stakeholders Climate campaigners believe that if SSE conduct a thorough and honest assessment of the fossil fuel project it will be found ‘incompatible’ with Scotland’s climate commitments Friends of the Earth Scotland just transition campaigner Rosie Hampton commented “Despite the cowardly Scottish Government refusing to demand answers from SSE it seems like public pressure has shamed the company into redoing its climate harm assessment Research last year exposed gaping holes in how SSE had failed to count pollution from the gas to be burned onsite and hugely overestimated the effectiveness of carbon capture.“If this analysis is conducted thoroughly and honestly it will expose how new fossil fuels are incompatible with Scotland’s climate commitments In their attempts to lock in expensive fossil fuel burning for another 35 years these greedy energy companies were caught red handed making claims about carbon capture that do not stand up to the slightest scrutiny.“The Scottish Government must properly interrogate the climate claims in this new assessment and be willing to stand up to these polluters the Scottish public will be left to bear the cost of this carbon capture project’s inevitable failure “Ministers should recognise that the mounting evidence of climate breakdown whether that is devastating storms in Scotland or fires in Los Angeles means that burning fossil fuels cannot be our future  Ministers must instead prioritise greater investment in energy storage energy efficiency and powering our lives with affordable renewable energy that is run in the public interest.”   Key points from the research by Carbon Tracker published in October 2024: SSE letter with Peterhead gas updates (15/1/25)  
https://foe.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PeterheadCC-SSE-letter.pdf  29 environmental and fuel poverty organisations wrote to the First Minister to demand the Scottish Government instruct the developers to conduct a new environmental impact assessment report from the new gas power plant in Aberdeenshire. (18 December 2024) 
https://foe.scot/press-release/ministers-must-demand-climate-truth-of-peterhead-gas-carbon-capture-plans/ Extinction Rebellion Scotland activists locked themselves on to the Scottish Parliament in November 2024 in protest at the SSE fossilfuel plans for Peterhead.  
https://x.com/XRUK_Actions/status/1854541467860992454 
  The North Sea Knitters staged a protest ‘knit in’ at the SSE offices in Perth in December 2024. 
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDxHfPqIILd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   Photos of these and other protests against the Peterhead plans available in this google folder 
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You can unsubscribe at any time Friends of the Earth Scotland is a registered Scottish charity On a sunny day during the Easter holidays you may expect to find one of Peterhead’s most popular tourist attractions filled with families Peterhead Prison Museum played host to HRH Princess Royal on Tuesday as she began two days of engagements in the north-east The last time Princess Anne visited the site it was still operating as a prison so this was her first opportunity to see how the building and its history have been preserved The sound of cheers and applause from the street let those within the prison walls know the Royal had arrived for the special visit Pupils from nearby Burnhaven Primary School waved Union Jack Flags as Princess Anne was welcomed to the museum with a guard of honour from local Sea Cadets she took the time to greet the children and ask the cadets when they got involved in the youth charity chairman of the Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust – and one of the driving forces behind the museum’s creation – guided Princess Anne on the tour Walking in the footsteps of past prisoners as well as the main halls which were brought to life by actors playing inmates One of the prison guards also shared the story of the late Jackie Stuart a warden who was taken hostage during the infamous Peterhead Prison siege of 1987 “This visit will give us a boost,” Mr Ritchie said “It’s really important for the team and it’s really important for the local area “We’re a five-star visitor attraction in the north-east coming into high season so this is a really good time for Princess Anne to visit “There are lots of different things happening at the moment and in the future “I hope she has gained a greater understanding of what we’ve achieved and what we’re hoping to achieve with the facility.” All of the guests gathered to watch Princess Anne unveil a granite plaque “It will take pride of place in the reception,” Mr Ritchie said After cracking a joke about returning to prison, Princess Anne said she was “delighted” to see the efforts being put into keeping the museum going The Royal asked if the granite had been sourced from the quarry in Peterhead and was shocked to discover it was actually a Balmoral Red Granite The stone is deeper in colour than the local granite and is produced more than 2,000 miles away in Finland “Are there many Balmorals in Finland?,” she quipped before signing the museum’s guest book Princess Anne, a loyal supporter of the RNLI, also stopped by the Lifeboat Museum on the site which houses the iconic Julia Park Barry of Glasgow Here she spoke to representatives from the charity before heading out to listen to the Fraserburgh RBL Pipe Band perform Princess Anne met members of the museum team who has worked as a finance administrator for more than two years was the first face Princess Anne saw when she stepped inside the prison building “We’ve known she was coming for a while but had to keep it quiet,” she said “It was a lot of work to get everything prepared but everyone has done a sterling job “It’s such a lovely day for it.” Last year, heritage experts Cove Attractions came on board to “take Peterhead Prison to the next level” Chief executive Joel Campbell said it was “great” to receive recognition through the Royal visit “It was an opportunity to showcase all the things that happen here,” he said “All the work that goes in behind the scenes by the the volunteers “This will really help to drive awareness of the local area where there’s so much to see and do – with Peterhead Prison Museum one of the key attractions.” Princess Anne met a host of community groups at Aden Country Park in Mintlaw As well as being given an overview of the Book of Deer Project she heard about the Doric language from local historian Gordon Hay and enjoyed a pipe performance from Mintlaw Academy pupil Kyle Elrick Princess Anne commemorated her visit by planting a Prunus ‘Royal Burgundy’ tree Dundee United can confirm Academy graduate Adam Carnwath has joined William Hill League Two side Peterhead on loan for the rest of the season After recovering from a serious ankle injury sustained on Young Terrors duty the talented midfielder spent the opening months of 2024/25 with Cumbernauld Colts making 13 appearances across all competitions.  He returned to Tannadice enriched with almost 1,000 minutes of senior experience The Blue Toon are going blow-for-blow with East Fife at the top of the table for the League Two title with just two points separating the sides after 20 matches.  Jordon Brown’s men host Stirling Albion tomorrow afternoon offering Carnwath the opportunity to make an instant impact at Balmoor Everyone at Dundee United wishes Adam and Peterhead the best of luck for the remainder of the campaign Fire crews were called to a blaze at an industrial shed on the outskirts of Peterhead The fire broke out after 8.30pm on Tuesday, March 25, at an equipment shed near Blackhill, west of Peterhead Images show bright orange flames against the dark sky The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 8.46pm and mobilised four appliances to the area from Peterhead They battled the blaze for nearly six hours Crews battled the fire for nearly six hours The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they will open an investigation into the cause of the fire A spokesperson said: “The last appliance left the scene at 2:41am “We don’t know the cause of the fire yet We have a meeting later today regarding an investigation into the cause of the fire.” Peterhead head North on Saturday to face Elgin City at Borough Briggs in William Hill League 2 with a 3pm KO Elgin come into this fixture on the back of two defeats and have had mixed form since the start of the year however with a play-off place still in their hands they will be looking to get one over on their Northern neighbours and keep both Stirling Albion and the Spartans at bay as they also chase fourth spot Alan Hale’s team have had the better of the Blue Toon in two out of three encounters this season but with Peterhead in a good run of form they will want to protect their position at the top of the League two table going into the last two games of the campaign From Ryan Strachan: After another positive weekend The players are in good spirits and rightfully so they’ve been so consistent recently and are seeing the rewards Spartans always present a difficult challenge and they did that again last Saturday but what was particularly satisfying was what we limited them to That’s been a pattern recently where proven good teams are struggling to break us down We put a lot of work into the team’s shape during the week and it’s great to see the team continue to develop We haven’t won there under our management and each game has been a difficult experience the support are on top of you and the pitch can be tricky with slope and dryness this time of year It’s key we overcome these hurdles like we have been recently when challenges are out in front of us Elgin have some excellent players and have had a slight drop off recently but we’re well aware of the threat they possess and qualities they bring to the table Both teams are fighting equally hard for their own positions within this league so it has the makings of a really competitive game for both sets of supporters We hear our supporters are travelling in big numbers yet again so we hope this time we can perform for them A few times we’ve let ourselves down a little Forfar springs to mind where we never gave ourselves the best chance from the outset Jamie Walker and Rory Mcallister are struggling with ankle and knee niggles respectively Caleb Goldie has recovered from a damaged ankle we feared was worse than initially reported Kieran Shanks has a timely return from suspension A Peterhead barber who spread fear and alarm at Wetherspoons has been fined for squaring up to a group of men with butterknives Haydar Yaman asked staff at the Cross Keys pub in Peterhead where they kept their steak knives before running outside wielding a pair of butterknives and challenging three men to a fight At the town’s sheriff court on Friday had burst into the bar at about 8.40pm on July 5 last year and made for the utensils tray “He’s described as being in a frantic manner,” she added “He then asked the bar staff something along the lines of ‘where are the steak knives?’ “The accused was then heard to say ‘I’m away to stab these guys’.” he told them: “There’s one man on 50.” The 23-year-old would go on to run back outside with his cutlery Yaman was eventually convinced to drop the blades by a member of staff and ran away again before police could arrive “The police could not exactly establish why the accused acted in this way.” said her client had been out drinking earlier in the evening with his cousin before encountering the three men She said the hairdresser exchanged words with the men outside a shop and then ran away to the Wetherspoon bar when things turned sour “He’s in a bit of a panic,” she said “My client actually advises one of the guys actually removed his shirt and is squaring up to him He would apologise to all concerned.” Sheriff Phillip Mann said the “intention” was there for Yaman to brandish a blade of some kind during the incident Yaman must complete 75 hours of unpaid work within the community For the second week in a row the Blue Toon were on their travels this time taking a trip to Station Park to face Forfar Athletic Peterhead started the weekend top of the league following last week’s away win against Stirling Albion and looked to leave Forfar in the same position Their opposition had a huge away victory of their own the week prior lifting themselves off the foot of the table with a 1-0 win in Stranraer moving up to 9th above Bonnyrigg Rose.  Peterhead decided to stick with last week’s winning formula going with the same lineup that started at Forthbank last Saturday.  The last time the two sides met at Station Park was in December and ended in a 1-1 draw with Peterhead playing the second half with 10 men after Andy McCarthy was sent off just before half time The Blue Toon found themselves down to 10 men against Forfar once again with Kieran Shanks being shown two yellow cards for similar challenges on 3 and 11 minutes giving the hosts a man advantage for the best part of 80 minutes Both bookings came as a result of Shanks challenging with Allan for a header and was deemed by referee Jordan Curran to have jumped into the header with his elbows out This of course meant Peterhead were without their top scorer or with any striker on the pitch and the hosts had their tails up with their man advantage Forfar started to send more bodies forward to make their momentum count but the Peterhead defence stood firm and Stuart McKenzie had barely a save to make in the first half Jason Brown and Scott Ross put in their fair share of blocks one of which from Brown stopped McLean from getting an effort away at what was near enough an open goal.  Peterhead looked to counter whenever possible with the majority of their good play coming down the right hand side Danny Strachan and Cammy Smith combined well on a number of occasions but without a focal point in attack shots were few and far between Arguably the best Peterhead chance of the game was a shot from Seb Ross in the 25th minute who cut in from the left wing and worked himself a half yard inside the Forfar box before shooting straight down the middle and into the arms of McCallum Max Barry almost managed to catch out McCallum just before half time with a similar chance to Seb Ross but on the opposite flank but the unsighted Forfar goalkeeper managed to get down just in time to parry the shot away.  The second half for the most part was a similar story with Forfar having more attacking opportunities but the Blue Toon back line defending resolutely hoping fresh legs could help them break down the defence The hosts looked to aim for McLean up front putting as many crosses as they could into the Peterhead area but still rarely threatening McKenzie’s goal.  Having seen their opposition make two more changes the Peterhead bench decided on 74 minutes to make two changes of their own seeing Oli Colloty and Jack Brown on for Seb Ross and Andy McCarthy who had who had been playing on a yellow card for the entire second half The choice to send on Colloty showed the Blue Toon hadn’t settled for a draw and that they still felt they could take all three points from the game the subs would have little opportunity to have the attacking impact they would have hoped with Forfar managing to keep them pegged back for the most part Despite playing almost the entire game with an extra player Peterhead have now kept 5 clean sheets in their last 6 games and still returned home again at the top of League Two.