Aberdeenshire

Administration Independents 7, Opposition Independents 5, Reform UK 2. 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.

Robbie Withey (Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford) moved from Conservative to opposition Independent in April 2025. John Cox (Independent, Banff and District) is a Reform UK member but sits as an Independent councillor. At byelections on 7 November, the Conservatives gained seats from the Scottish National Party in Central Buchan, Fraserburgh and District, and in Mearns ward.

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