Aikey Brae stone circle, now 5 stones.
Aikey Brae stone circle
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Marport Opens New Facility in Peterhead
Marport Opens New Facility in Peterhead
Great News – Scotland’s start to easing Covid restrictions on 21 March
Scotland’s start to easing Covid restrictions on 21 March
Peterhead Schools and Scotland COVID-19 rules to be eased
Face coverings in classrooms to be removed in Peterhead Schools and Scotland.
High school pupils and staff will not be required to wear face coverings in classrooms from 28 February, after the schools mid-term break.
Teachers and pupils who wish to continue to wear a face covering in the classroom should be fully supported in doing so.
Face coverings will still be required in communal areas, subject to future review.
Specific mitigations relating to assemblies and transition visits for learners who will start primary or secondary in August 2022, will also be eased as of 28 February.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:
“In recent weeks I have promised to keep Parliament and school communities updated on mitigations within schools – including the use of face coverings within classrooms.
“I have been clear that we do not want to keep these measures in place for any longer than is necessary, but that we must continue to be led by scientific and expert advice.
“On Tuesday our Advisory Subgroup on Education and Children’s Issues met to discuss a number of issues, including the use of face coverings.
“The group reiterated its previous position that the removal of mitigations in schools should follow a phased approach. It also advised that the next phase could begin after the February half-term break, with the removal of face-coverings in classrooms – for both pupils and staff – on 28 February.
“In arriving at their decision, the Advisory Sub-Group pointed to reducing case rates for secondary-aged pupils, falling hospitalisation rates across all age categories, and the fact that the estimated R rate is below 1 and decreasing. In addition, vaccination rates for young people continue to increase.
“This change represents a further step in allowing our children and young people to return to a more normal school experience after many months of sacrifice.
“We currently expect that face coverings will still be worn outside the classroom, in indoor communal areas of schools, after 28 February. This will be kept under regular review. In addition, anyone who wants to continue wearing a face covering in classrooms will, of course, be supported to do so.”
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on reducing the risks in schools will be updated next week.
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International travel restrictions eased from 11 February
International travel restrictions eased the new measures come into effect at 4am on 11 February.
Most people will not need to take a test.
Following agreement at a cross-UK meeting earlier today, testing requirements for fully vaccinated people arriving in Scotland are to be dropped and further work will be done on a new surveillance system to monitor the border.
Testing will no longer be a requirement for all adults who have completed a full course of an approved vaccine, usually at least two doses. Children under the age of 18 continue to be treated as fully vaccinated.
Travellers will still need to fill in passenger locator forms and face coverings will still be required at Scottish airports in line with wider health advice.
Non vaccinated travellers will still be required to take pre-departure tests and a PCR test on or before day two – but the requirement for isolation will end – and they will no longer have to take a day eight test.
The measures were agreed by the Scottish Government following engagement with all four nations and will protect the travel and tourism sectors north of the border.
International travel restrictions
Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport Michael Matheson said:
“These measures will significantly open up international travel and were agreed on a UK wide basis.
“The measures will be extremely welcome for the Scottish tourism and aviation sectors, encouraging travel from our airports.
“While this is a positive step which will be welcomed by many, we believe further surveillance measures will be necessary across all nations – as intelligence will help in terms of variants of concern. It was agreed further work to take this forward will be carried out over the coming weeks.”
Further information on other countries’ requirements is available in UK Government international travel guidance.
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Peterhead Bar was built round about 1770
Most iconic structures Peterhead Bar was built round about 1770
One of Peterhead’s most iconic structures, the building housing what we knew as the Union Bar was built round about 1770 by Alexander Elles.
One of the Baron Baillies, a respectable pillar of the community and solicitor by day, Elles was the most prolific smuggler in North East Scotland by night !
He picked the site of his house carefully so that he could have an uninterrupted view of the sea from his attic and watch out for the ‘Crooked Mary’, the most notorious smuggling lugger on the coast, his cellar was built especially to hide contraband in (mainly brandy & rum), he was even known to hide smuggled goods (tea) in the Town house itself (buried under the floor apparently)
Anyone familiar with the geography surrounding the Union Bar will know that it used to back on to Flying Gig Wynd, home of the Flying Gig Inn, the favourite smuggler’s hangout in Peterhead, just a coincidence ??
Alexander Elles died in 1791 and left an estate of £15000, an absolute fortune for the day, smuggling must have been a profitable business indeed !
The building’s exciting history was added to during WW2 when the Norwegian Secret Service used the basement of the building as a base for their operation in the North Sea.
Credit by Kenny Bruce
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Peterhead Lorry Parade 2021
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Peterhead Weather in Storm Arwen
Peterhead Weather in Storm Arwen means major disruption to services in the north and east of Scotland.
Red weather warning issued for the north and east of Scotland 26/11/2021
Storm Arwen will bring a spell of very strong winds to parts of northeast Scotland Friday 15:00 – Saturday 02:00
High winds associated with Storm Arwen bring damage and travel disruption.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Rare Red weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️⚠️#StormArwen will bring a spell of very strong winds to parts of northeast Scotland and northeast England
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 26, 2021
Friday 1500 – Saturday 0200
Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ #Redwarning pic.twitter.com/BhX3J6bT85
What to expect
- Flying debris resulting in danger to life
- Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
- Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
- Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes
As a result
Various areas across Scotland, Aberdeenshire have been left without power this evening as heavy wind hits the country
Power is out in Mintlaw nowLongside power is outFetterangus power is outCruden Bay power is outHatton power is outMemsie power is outRora power is out Maud power is out Fetterangus power is out and etc.
Peterhead Weather: Around the Peterhead and area, there’s debris flying everywhere. Tiles, drain pipes, sheds and even roofs are coming off.
From Stagecoach: Due to continuing adverse weather conditions, the Buchan services have been cancelled, this is the X60, X63, 61, X67 and X68, also the 66 and Fraserburgh town service. The Peterhead town service will continue as an hourly service.
In town centre, traffic lights are down at Queen Street
A large number of fallen trees blocking the roads around Aberdeenshire and Peterhead, as a result, some residents could not get home!
Roof blown off at the Gask turn-off beside Cruden Bay
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