Aberdeenshire

Geography
Area - Total - % Water	Ranked 4th 6,313 km² ? %
Admin HQ	Aberdeen
ISO 3166-2	GB-ABD
ONS code	00QB
Demographics
Population - Total (April 29, 2001) - Density	Ranked 6th 226,871 36 / km²
Politics
Aberdeenshire Council http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/
Control	No overall control
MPs	Malcolm Bruce Alex Salmond Robert Smith
MSPs	Stewart Stevenson Nora Radcliffe Mike Rumbles

Aberdeenshire (Siorrachd Obar Dheathain in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions (or areas) in Scotland. council area of Scotland File links The following pages link to this file: Aberdeenshire (unitary) Categories: NowCommons | GFDL images ... This article explains the meaning of area as a Physical quantity. ... This is a list of districts of Scotland ordered by area. ... To help compare orders of magnitude of different geographical regions, we list here areas between 1,000 km² and 10,000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Jump to: navigation, search Aberdeens location in Scotland Aberdeen (Obar Dheathain in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands third largest city, with a population of 212,125. ... The ISO 3166-2 codes for the United Kingdom correspond to the nations administrative divisions. ... The Office for National Statistics coding system is a hierarchical code used in the United Kingdom for tabulating census and other statistical data. ... Jump to: navigation, search April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (120th in leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Jump to: navigation, search Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per unit of volume. ... This is a list of districts of Scotland ordered by population. ... Jump to: navigation, search This is a list of MPs elected in the UK general election, 2005 to the House of Commons for the Fifty-Fourth Parliament of the United Kingdom at the United Kingdom general election, 2005, arranged by constituency. ... Malcolm Bruce Malcolm Gray Bruce (born November 17, 1944) is politician in the United Kingdom, and is Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Gordon. ... Alex Salmond MP Alexander Alex Elliot Anderson Salmond, born on Hogmanay, December 31, 1954 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, is the leader (or National Convener) of the Scottish National Party (SNP). ... Sir Robert Smith, 3rd Baronet (born April 15, 1958) is the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, in Scotland. ... Jump to: navigation, search Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) is the title given to any one of the 129 individuals elected to serve in the Scottish Parliament. ... Stewart Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1946 and brought up in Cupar, Fife. ... Nora Radcliffe (born 4 March 1946) is a Scottish Liberal Democrat politician, and Member of the Scottish Parliament for Gordon, first elected in 1999. ... Mike Rumbles (born 10 June 1956) is a Scottish Liberal Democrat politician, and Member of the Scottish Parliament for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. ... Note: This page contains phonetic information presented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) using Unicode. ... A unitary authority is a type of local authority, which has a single-tier and is responsible for all local government functions within its area. ... Timeline of Scottish history Caledonia List of not fully sovereign nations Subdivisions of Scotland National parks (Scotland) Traditional music of Scotland Flower of Scotland Wars of Scottish Independence National Trust for Scotland Historic houses in Scotland Castles in Scotland Museums in Scotland Abbeys and priories in Scotland Gardens in Scotland...

It borders on the areas of Aberdeen City, Angus, Perth and Kinross, Highland, and Moray. Size: 6300 square kilometres. Aberdeenshire Council is the only Scottish council whose headquarters are based outside the council area - at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen. This article is about the Scottish city. ... Jump to: navigation, search Angus (Aonghas in Gaelic) is one of the traditional counties and also one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland and a Lieutenancy area. ... Perth and Kinross (Peairt agus Ceann Rois in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area. ... Highland (a Ghaidhealtachd in Gaelic) is the name of the largest administrative region in Scotland. ... This article is about the region in Scotland. ... To help compare orders of magnitude of different geographical regions, we list here areas between 1,000 km² and 10,000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the Scottish city. ...

Aberdeenshire Council was established in April 1996, replacing three District councils (Banff and Buchan, Gordon and Kincardine and Deeside) and part of the area of Grampian Regional Council. Jump to: navigation, search 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Banff and Buchan was formerly (1975_96) a local government district in the Grampian Region of Scotland. ... Gordon was formerly (1975-96) a local government district in the Grampian Region of Scotland. ... Kincardine and Deeside was formerly (1975-96) a local government district in the Grampian Region of Scotland. ... Grampian was a local government region of Scotland from 1975 to 1996. ...

There are 68 councillors; in 2004 they were 28 Liberal Democrat, 15 SNP, 14 Independent and 11 Conservative. A councillor is a member of a council (such as a city council), particularly in the U.K., Canada, and its former colonies. ... The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a social liberal political party based in the United Kingdom. ... In Scotland, the Scottish National Party (SNP) (Pàrtaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba in Scottish Gaelic) is a centre-left political party which campaigns for Scottish independence. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Conservative Party is the largest political party on the centre-right in the United Kingdom. ...

The Council's net expenditure is £399.1m a year (2003/04).

Education takes the largest share of expenditure (55%), followed by Social Work and Housing (19%), Transportation and Infrastructure (11%), and Joint Services such as Fire and Police (10%). 22% of revenue is raised locally through the Council Tax. Average Band D Council Tax is the eighth lowest in mainland Scotland at £966 (2003/04). Jump to: navigation, search The Council Tax is the main form of local taxation in England, Scotland and Wales. ...

The council area has a population of 226,871, representing 4.5% of Scotland's total, and a 20% increase since 1981, 50% since 1971. Major towns are Peterhead (17,947), Fraserburgh (12,454), Inverurie (10,882), Stonehaven (9,577), Westhill (9,498) and Ellon (8,754). The population has a higher proportion of younger age groups than the rest of Scotland, reflecting employment-driven in-migration in recent decades.

The council has devolved power to six area committees: Many large British councils have a system of area committees, with responsibility for services in particular part of the area covered by the council. ...

• Banff & Buchan,
• Buchan,
• Formartine,
• Garioch,
• Marr,
• Kincardine & Mearns

Banff & Buchan

Population 35,742 (2001 Census) This article needs to be wikified. ... Jump to: navigation, search Buchan comprises a traditional area and earldom of north-eastern Scotland. ... Between 1975 and 1996 Kincardine and Mearns was a local government district within the Grampian region. ...

Fishing and agriculture are important industries, together with associated processing and service activity.

The area is relatively self-contained, and in recent years has seen a small decline in population. It does, however, have tourism assets in its coastline, coastal villages and visitor attractions. Economic dependency, peripherality, and the future of the Common Fisheries/Agricultural Policies, are key issues. The Buchan Local Action Plan will address some of these concerns. The Area qualifies for European Union Objective 2 structural funding. A Visitor attraction is a place that primarily, or as a side-effect of its main purpose, caters for visitors, be they tourists, day-trippers or those on an educational mission. ...

Buchan

Population 39,160 (2001 Census)

Peterhead is the largest town in Aberdeenshire; the principal white fish landing port in Europe; and a major oil industry service centre. Equally important, is the nearby gas terminal at St Fergus. Peterhead is a town in Scotland with a population of approximately 18,000. ...

Attempts are being made to counter the negative effects of several recent key company closures and economic threats. Inland, the area is dependent upon agriculture, and many villages have seen a decline in population and services. Issues affecting Banff and Buchan also apply here, as does the future of the oil and gas industry. Part of Buchan benefits from EU aid coverage. Opportunities exist through the Buchan Local Action Plan to safeguard and enhance the economic future of Peterhead and Buchan.

Formartine

Population 36,478 (2001 Census)

Formartine has experienced rapid population growth, particularly around Ellon and Oldmeldrum, and in the south east where development has spread outwith the city of Aberdeen. By contrast, the area around Turriff retains strong dependency on the traditional agricultural economy. The area's coastline and rural environment offer recreation potential. This article is about a town in France. ... Turriff, town and parish in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ...

Garioch

Population 42,947 (2001 Census)

Centred on Inverurie, a traditional rural market town, Garioch has also experienced rapid growth due to its proximity to the city of Aberdeen. Significant growth in population, services and employment is anticipated in the A96 corridor and in Westhill. The area is largely agricultural, but is strongly affected by the City's economy and the oil and gas sector. Garioch holds growing potential for tourism, in its environment and archaeological heritage. Inverurie is a burgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland approximately 16 miles north east of Aberdeen along the A96 road. ... Westhill is a commuter town in the north east of Scotland, directly west of Aberdeen. ...

Marr

Population 34,038 (2001 Census)

To the west, the mountain environment of the Cairngorms National Park sustains a well developed tourist industry based on heritage and outdoor pursuits. Forestry and livestock farming are key industries, particularly in remoter areas. Part of the area has qualified for EU financial assistance. To the east, Marr has experienced population growth due to its strong commuter links with the city of Aberdeen. Jump to: navigation, search The Cairngorms: Ben Macdhui seen from Carn aMhaim The Cairngorms refers to a mountainous region in the Eastern Scottish Highlands. ... Yosemite National Park in the United States. ...

Kincardine and Mearns

Population 38,506 (2001 Census)

Transport links with Aberdeen have encouraged very rapid population growth, especially to the north of the area. Existing settlements such as Portlethen and Stonehaven have greatly expanded, along with industrial activity. The southern part is more self-contained, with the fertile Mearns area sustaining a strong agricultural economy. Small scale tourism activity exists along its attractive coastline and former fishing villages. Dunnottar Castle Location within the British Isles. ...

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