Aligned Independents 7 (support the administration), Alliance Group 2 (aligned with Reform UK), Democratic Independent Group 2 (aligned with the SNP). Most of the Grampian peninsula, including tourist areas of Royal Deeside around Balmoral and the fishing ports of the Buchan coast. There is a rainbow anti-SNP coalition administration.
Alan Buchan (Peterhead North and Rattray) moved from Independent to Reform UK in February 2026. John Cox (Independent, Banff and District) is a Reform UK member but sits as an Independent councillor.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Scotland
Address
Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GB
Phone
08456 081207
Website
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£1532.76