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'Action needed' to tackle C.diff
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:04:31 -0000
Labour calls for "urgent action" to tackle C.difficile in Scottish hospitals, after an outbreak at the Royal Alexandra in Paisley.
Heat on Brown over cost of energy
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:30:54 -0000
The prime minister is accused of letting households "plunge into fuel poverty" by not acting to address rising energy prices.
Poles first in Euro dance contest
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:47:21 -0000
Poland won the second Eurovision Dance Contest, which was held in Glasgow before a television audience of millions.
Tribute to shipwreck brig's crew
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:05:36 -0000
A ceremony marks the anniversary of a shipwreck but also the restoration of its Scots figurehead.
Vein tubes 'fitted needlessly'
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:07:41 -0000
A third of patients have unnecessary tubes inserted into veins when they are in hospital, pharmacists have warned.
Scots wanted for speaking clock
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:09:11 -0000
Scottish hopefuls are being sought to become the voices and faces of a new online video version of the speaking clock.

 

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Orkney - The Anglican diocese for north-east Scotland. Includes details of parishes in this area, as well as Aberdeen cathedral.

Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society - Assisting and promoting genealogy and family history in the area.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Aberdeen & NE Scotland Family History Society ]

Aberdeenshire Community Safety Groups - Advice, information and updates.
Meta Description: [ safety in the aberdeenshire community ]

Aberdeenshire Families - Family genealogy information for the locality. Surnames include Taylor, Ingram, Mann, Garden, Cordiner, Bradford, Birnie, Stewart, Chalmers, Mitchell, Ferguson and Allardyce.

Aberdeenshire Liberal Democrats - Contact details of Lib Dem councillors in Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire Towns Partnership - Promotes sustainable development through community planning and an Aberdeenshire Towns Action Programme. Towns currently involved are Ellon, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and Stonehaven.
Meta Description: [ Aberdeenshire Towns Partnership North East Scotland. Scottish towns currently involved are Ellon, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and Stonehaven ]

Aboyne-Dinnet Church - Church of Scotland parish church for Aboyne and Dinnet, Deeside, Aberdeenshire offering traditional and modern worship; youth groups and fellowship.

Andrewsmith - Personal pages providing a small piece of Portsoy's history and includes a piece on Banff's Duff House.

Archaeolink at Oyne - A fascinating prehistory park visitor experience in the heart of ancient Aberdeenshire
Meta Description: [ Archaeolink is a multi award winning living history park and visitor attraction, with a central focus on education, participation and fun. ]

Banff and Macduff - News, history, sport, genealogy, photographs, contacts, and a forum.
Meta Description: [ Banff and Macduff are two towns situated in the North East of Scotland on the Moray Firth,Banff and Macduff, North East Scotland ]

Cllr Debra Storr - Liberal Democrat councillor for Belhelvie. Includes local issues and news.

Collieston's Century - This project looks at 100 years of the Aberdeenshire village of Collieston, using photographs, movie clips and oral testimony.

Computers and Integration - Voluntary organisation with the primary aim of providing access to computers to all able and disabled persons. Group information, services and contact details included.

Corgarff and Strathdon War Memorials - A site dedicated to the men of this Aberdeenshire glen who lost their lives in the Great War and WWII.
Meta Description: [ A site dedicated to the men of this Aberdeenshire glen who died in the wars. ]

CulterNET - The history, culture and heritage of the Parish of Peterculter, near Aberdeen.

Discover Gardenstown - Information about the coastal villages of Gardenstown and Crovie. Walks, wildlife, heritage, arts, and crafts.
Meta Description: [ Discover Gardenstown and Crovie on the north east coast of Scotland – Magnificent views, heritage, wildlife, arts & crafts, great accommodation ]

Friends of the Clash - Friends of the Clash was formed to protect the beautiful tourist landscape over the Cabrach via Clashindarroch Forest, and the Tap o Noth hillfort, from industrialisation by a huge wind farm

Hatton Of Fintray - Community noticeboard and news site for the village of Hatton Of Fintray near Aberdeen..
Meta Description: [ Community noticeboard and news site for the village of Hatton Of Fintray near Aberdeen in Scotland ]

Karin McVicar - Description of a small village (Muchalls), its castle and ghost, the geology of the cliffs and seahorses.
Meta Description: [ homepage for a number of different topics such as Muchalls,sea horses, small ads and some inspiring phrases ]

Kincardine O'Neil - Containing pictures past and present together with information on the history of the village and it twinning ambitions.
Meta Description: [ Kincardine O'Neil the oldest village in Royal Deeside has a community based website with information on twinning, community association and other groups aswell as the history of the village and lots more ]

Kingseat Hospital Tribute - A tribute to Kingseat Hospital in Newmachar.

Kintore - Kintore information, history, events and community noticeboard.
Meta Description: [ Royal Burgh of Kintore Aberdeenshire, Scotland ]

Laurencekirk.info - Provides information on Laurencekirk covering news, images, food and drink, pubs, and businesses.
Meta Description: [ Laurencekirk is a small town in north east of scotland. ]

Newmachar and Kingseat - General information, the community, photographs, and links.

Pitmedden - Community pages listing clubs and organisations together with places of interest for the locality.
Meta Description: [ Pictures and information on Pitmedden ]

Portsoy and District Services - A free directory of services available in the Portsoy area.

Recumbent Stone Circles - Distinctive type of stone circle found in North East Scotland. Two stones, often the tallest ones, flank a large recumbent stone lying on its side, weighing many tons.

Royal British Legion Oldmeldrum Branch - Details of the various events that take place, such as Saturday night entertainment and dances.
Meta Description: [ Royal British Legion Scotland - Oldmeldrum Branch Social. Situated in Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire in Scotland the social club welcomes all Legion members. Very active social with many activities and eweekly entertainment ]

Speyside Diaries - A community bulletin board which allows people to exchange ideas and information about living on Speyside.
Meta Description: [ Speyside diaries for residents and visitors to Speyside and Strathspey, Scotland. ]

St Mary's and St James' - Features the churches of the parishes of Ellon and Cruden Bay in north-east Scotland. The parishes cover a 35 mile long coastal region between Aberdeen and the port of Peterhead.

The Green Diary - Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland's environmental publication.

The Parish of Kennethmont - War memorial, genealogy, census and family history information. Includes Gartly, Clatt, Wardhouse, Rhynie farm areas.
Meta Description: [ Kinnethmont.co.uk Site dedicated to the Parish of Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire. Includes Census, Genealogy, War Memorial, Family and local history, records, photographs and information.... ]

The Rotary Club of Ellon - Serves Ellon and the surrounding villages. Officers, committees, calendar, inner wheel, links, members, news, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ The Rotary Club of Ellon is based in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, in the North-East of Scotland, United Kingdom We serve Ellon and the surrounding area, which includes Methlick, Authnagatt, Hatton, Cruden Bay, Newburgh, Balmedie, Tarves and Pitmedden ]

The Scalan Trail - News about restoration of an 18th century Roman Catholic Seminary at Scalan, Glenlivet.

Udny and Pitmedden Parish Church - Schedule of services, history, minister's biography and welcome, calendar of events, map and photo galleries.
Meta Description: [ Udny and Pitmedden Parish Church, church service times for Udny Green Church and Pitmedden Church, details on church organisations, events and much more. Udny and Pitmedden Parish Church is a Church of Scotland Congregation. ]

Whiterashes Community Hall - Details of events and contact details for events in the local community of Whiterashes, Newmachar, Udny and Oldmeldrum.