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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
264,640Wards
19Seats in 2026
70Selected result year
2022Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)No single party majority. A majority of this seat total needs 36 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 20 |
| SNP | 18 |
| Liberal Democrats | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Reform UK | 7 |
| Reported total | 70 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 1995–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 | Conservative 20 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Reform UK 7 · SNP 18 · Other 11 |
| 2025 | 70 | Conservative 25 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Reform UK 2 · SNP 18 · Other 11 |
| 2024 | 70 | Conservative 24 · Liberal Democrats 14 · SNP 20 · Other 12 |
| 2023 | 70 | Conservative 25 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Reform UK 2 · SNP 20 · Other 9 |
| 2022 | 70 | Conservative 25 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Reform UK 2 · SNP 20 · Other 9 |
| 2021 | 70 | Conservative 18 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 13 · Green 1 · SNP 18 · Other 19 |
| 2020 | 70 | Conservative 20 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Green 1 · SNP 21 · Other 13 |
| 2019 | 70 | Conservative 21 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Green 1 · SNP 21 · Other 12 |
| 2018 | 70 | Conservative 22 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Green 1 · SNP 21 · Other 11 |
| 2017 | 70 | Conservative 23 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Green 1 · SNP 21 · Other 10 |
| 2016 | 68 | Conservative 16 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 10 · Green 1 · SNP 25 · Other 14 |
| 2015 | 68 | Conservative 14 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 12 · Other 12 · Nationalist parties 28 |
| 2014 | 68 | Conservative 14 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 12 · Other 12 · Nationalist parties 28 |
| 2013 | 68 | Conservative 14 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 12 · Other 12 · Nationalist parties 28 |
| 2012 | 68 | Conservative 14 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 12 · Other 12 · Nationalist parties 28 |
| 2011 | 68 | Conservative 13 · Liberal Democrats 25 · Other 8 · Nationalist parties 22 |
| 2010 | 68 | Conservative 13 · Liberal Democrats 25 · Other 8 · Nationalist parties 22 |
| 2009 | 68 | Conservative 13 · Liberal Democrats 25 · Other 8 · Nationalist parties 22 |
| 2008 | 68 | Conservative 14 · Liberal Democrats 24 · Other 8 · Nationalist parties 22 |
| 2007 | 68 | Conservative 14 · Liberal Democrats 24 · Other 8 · Nationalist parties 22 |
| 2006 | 68 | Conservative 11 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 11 · Nationalist parties 18 |
| 2005 | 68 | Conservative 11 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 11 · Nationalist parties 18 |
| 2004 | 68 | Conservative 11 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 11 · Nationalist parties 18 |
| 2003 | 68 | Conservative 11 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 11 · Nationalist parties 18 |
| 2002 | 68 | Conservative 8 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 10 · Nationalist parties 22 |
| 2001 | 68 | Conservative 7 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 10 · Nationalist parties 23 |
| 2000 | 68 | Conservative 7 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 10 · Nationalist parties 23 |
| 1999 | 68 | Conservative 7 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 10 · Nationalist parties 23 |
| 1998 | 47 | Conservative 5 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 11 · Nationalist parties 15 |
| 1997 | 47 | Conservative 4 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 13 · Nationalist parties 15 |
| 1996 | 47 | Conservative 4 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 13 · Nationalist parties 15 |
| 1995 | 47 | Conservative 4 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 13 · Nationalist parties 15 |
Aberdeenshire Council and Local Areas
Scottish council in Scotland. Official council code: S12000034. Open a ward to see its map and recorded election results.
Councils in Scotland · Boundary data (GeoJSON)
Browse all 19 mapped areas
- Aboyne, Upper Deeside and DonsideS13002862 · Ward
- Banchory and Mid DeesideS13002863 · Ward
- Banff and DistrictS13002848 · Ward
- Central BuchanS13002851 · Ward
- East GariochS13002859 · Ward
- Ellon and DistrictS13002856 · Ward
- Fraserburgh and DistrictS13002850 · Ward
- Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of AlfordS13002861 · Ward
- Inverurie and DistrictS13002858 · Ward
- MearnsS13002866 · Ward
- Mid FormartineS13002855 · Ward
- North KincardineS13002864 · Ward
- Peterhead North and RattrayS13002852 · Ward
- Peterhead South and CrudenS13002853 · Ward
- Stonehaven and Lower DeesideS13002865 · Ward
- TroupS13002849 · Ward
- Turriff and DistrictS13002854 · Ward
- West GariochS13002857 · Ward
- Westhill and DistrictS13002860 · Ward
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)19 recorded areas in 2022. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
Seats won in the recorded contests
- 26 Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- 21 Scottish National Party
- 14 Scottish Liberal Democrats
- 9 Independent
Declared winners in this source only. This is not a council-wide vote share or a current seat total.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
Ward 1 - Banff and District3 declared winners · 43.6% turnout
Electorate: 9,185. Ballot papers: 4,002. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen David REYNOLDS | Scottish National Party | 1,265 | Elected |
| Stewart ADAMS | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,103 | Elected |
| John Barclay COX | Independent | 787 | Elected |
| Mike ROY | Independent | 285 | Not elected |
| James Andrew LOW | Scottish Labour Party | 200 | Not elected |
| Sandy LESLIE | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 150 | Not elected |
| Neil WOODWARD | Scottish Green Party | 105 | Not elected |
| Iain Ronald McLachlan CAMERON | Alba Party | 73 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 10 - West Garioch3 declared winners · 46.4% turnout
Electorate: 9,227. Ballot papers: 4,281. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moray Charles GRANT | Scottish National Party | 1,247 | Elected |
| Sam PAYNE | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,150 | Elected |
| Hazel Linda SMITH | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 539 | Elected |
| Sheena Margaret LONCHAY | Independent | 451 | Not elected |
| Sasha BRYDON | Scottish Labour Party | 324 | Not elected |
| Sebastian LESLIE | Independent | 273 | Not elected |
| Anne MANSFIELD | Scottish Green Party | 182 | Not elected |
| Elaine Helen Grace MITCHELL | Alba Party | 71 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 11 - Inverurie and District4 declared winners · 41.7% turnout
Electorate: 12,128. Ballot papers: 5,052. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| David KEATING | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,276 | Elected |
| Neil BAILLIE | Scottish National Party | 1,200 | Elected |
| Judy Margaret WHYTE | Independent | 1,120 | Elected |
| Marion Jane Muir EWENSON | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 843 | Elected |
| Archie PEEBLES | Scottish National Party | 343 | Not elected |
| Denise May ROTHNIE | Scottish Green Party | 187 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 12 - East Garioch4 declared winners · 40.7% turnout
Electorate: 10,414. Ballot papers: 4,239. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen REID | Scottish National Party | 1,727 | Elected |
| Dominic LONCHAY | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,156 | Elected |
| Trevor Booth MASON | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 398 | Elected |
| Rosanna DOBBIN | Scottish Labour Party | 323 | Not elected |
| Jim GIFFORD | Independent | 321 | Elected |
| Drew CULLINANE | Independent | 290 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 13 - Westhill and District4 declared winners · 47.9% turnout
Electorate: 12,033. Ballot papers: 5,764. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron MCKAIL | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,655 | Elected |
| Iris Margaret WALKER | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 1,498 | Elected |
| Fatima JOJI | Scottish National Party | 1,430 | Elected |
| Craig MILLER | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 605 | Elected |
| Lesley YOUNG | Scottish Labour Party | 434 | Not elected |
| Colin MCKAY | Alba Party | 48 | Not elected |
| Stephen William CAMERON | Independence for Scotland Party | 36 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 14 - Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford4 declared winners · 47.0% turnout
Electorate: 12,148. Ballot papers: 5,714. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwyneth Elaine PETRIE | Scottish National Party | 1,945 | Elected |
| Lauren KNIGHT | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,491 | Elected |
| Robbie WITHEY | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 788 | Elected |
| Jeff GOODHALL | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 784 | Elected |
| Bryan Scott BEGG | Scottish Labour Party | 441 | Not elected |
| Rosie LEAGAS | Independent | 152 | Not elected |
| Stuart WHITBY | Scottish Libertarian Party | 34 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 15 - Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside3 declared winners · 53.8% turnout
Electorate: 9,066. Ballot papers: 4,881. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geva BLACKETT | Independent | 1,098 | Elected |
| Anouk KLOPPERT | Scottish National Party | 1,049 | Elected |
| Sarah BROWN | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,029 | Elected |
| Peter John ARGYLE | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 846 | Not elected |
| Claudia LEITH | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 640 | Not elected |
| John LAWSON | Scottish Labour Party | 179 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 16 - Banchory and Mid Deeside3 declared winners · 53.5% turnout
Electorate: 9,105. Ballot papers: 4,870. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann ROSS | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,211 | Elected |
| Eileen DURNO | Scottish National Party | 1,158 | Elected |
| Yi-pei CHOU TURVEY | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 1,040 | Elected |
| Harriet CROSS | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 852 | Not elected |
| Andy BROWN | Scottish Labour Party | 536 | Not elected |
| Graeme CRAIB | Scottish Family Party | 35 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 17 - North Kincardine4 declared winners · 44.5% turnout
Electorate: 12,478. Ballot papers: 5,557. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| David AITCHISON | Scottish National Party | 1,182 | Elected |
| Shirley BURNETT | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 855 | Elected |
| Mel SULLIVAN | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 850 | Elected |
| Catherine Mary VICTOR | Scottish National Party | 799 | Elected |
| Jeff HUTCHISON | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 620 | Not elected |
| Colin PIKE | Independent | 527 | Not elected |
| Louise Claire ROSS | Scottish Green Party | 314 | Not elected |
| Alastair BEWS | Independent | 255 | Not elected |
| Elizabeth Wilson LESLIE | Scottish Family Party | 75 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 18 - Stonehaven and Lower Deeside4 declared winners · 49.7% turnout
Electorate: 11,356. Ballot papers: 5,645. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah DICKINSON | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 1,263 | Elected |
| Wendy AGNEW | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,147 | Elected |
| Dawn BLACK | Scottish National Party | 951 | Elected |
| Alan TURNER | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 630 | Elected |
| Dennis ROBERTSON | Scottish National Party | 550 | Not elected |
| Ma SIMPSON | Independent | 462 | Not elected |
| Raymond James CHRISTIE | Scottish Labour Party | 383 | Not elected |
| Rachel Katherine SHANKS | Scottish Green Party | 173 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 19 - Mearns4 declared winners · 47.7% turnout
Electorate: 12,244. Ballot papers: 5,839. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin STELFOX | Scottish National Party | 1,677 | Elected |
| George CARR | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,217 | Elected |
| Alison Elizabeth McBean EVISON | Independent | 623 | Elected |
| Laurie CARNIE | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 619 | Elected |
| Dave STEWART | Independent | 513 | Not elected |
| Shona EWEN | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 377 | Not elected |
| Yvonne ALLAN | Scottish Labour Party | 336 | Not elected |
| Douglas FRASER | Scottish Green Party | 194 | Not elected |
| Leigh WILSON | Alba Party | 99 | Not elected |
| David Allen NEILL | Independent | 75 | Not elected |
| Diane Elizabeth LAURENSON | Scottish Family Party | 52 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 2 - Troup3 declared winners · 40.9% turnout
Electorate: 7,641. Ballot papers: 3,124. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark FINDLATER | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,305 | Elected |
| Ross Alexander CASSIE | Scottish National Party | 1,144 | Elected |
| Ian James BAILEY | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 260 | Not elected |
| Richard MENARD | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 236 | Elected |
| Simon Andrew SCOTT | Scottish Green Party | 125 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 3 - Fraserburgh and District4 declared winners · 40.9% turnout
Electorate: 11,604. Ballot papers: 4,743. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| James ADAMS | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,526 | Elected |
| Doreen Anne Elizabeth MAIR | Independent | 1,509 | Elected |
| Seamus LOGAN | Scottish National Party | 941 | Elected |
| Brian TOPPING | Alba Party | 274 | Not elected |
| Ann BELL | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 228 | Elected |
| Paul GREENALL | Independent | 182 | Not elected |
| John MCCOLL | Scottish Family Party | 43 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 4 - Central Buchan4 declared winners · 42.5% turnout
Electorate: 11,170. Ballot papers: 4,742. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah POWELL | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 871 | Elected |
| David MAIR | Scottish National Party | 744 | Elected |
| Geoff CROWSON | Scottish National Party | 705 | Elected |
| Steve OWEN | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 679 | Not elected |
| Anne Margaret SIMPSON | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 607 | Elected |
| Norman John SMITH | Independent | 527 | Not elected |
| Arif MAHMOOD | Scottish Labour Party | 213 | Not elected |
| Jamie COLE-HAMILTON | Scottish Green Party | 135 | Not elected |
| Charlotte Diana CROSS | Alba Party | 111 | Not elected |
| Joanna MOORE | Scottish Family Party | 65 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 5 - Peterhead North and Rattray4 declared winners · 36.1% turnout
Electorate: 11,821. Ballot papers: 4,268. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeann MCWHINNIE | Scottish National Party | 1,222 | Elected |
| Dianne BEAGRIE | Independent | 974 | Elected |
| Matthew JAMES | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 599 | Elected |
| Alan S. BUCHAN | Independent | 548 | Elected |
| Iain SUTHERLAND | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 523 | Not elected |
| Kevin Robert ANDERSON | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 156 | Not elected |
| Trish MCPHERSON | Alba Party | 99 | Not elected |
| Sharon BRADFORD | Independent | 79 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 6 - Peterhead South and Cruden3 declared winners · 37.8% turnout
Electorate: 9,135. Ballot papers: 3,454. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen William SMITH | Scottish National Party | 1,578 | Elected |
| George HALL | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,105 | Elected |
| Colin Alexander SIMPSON | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 414 | Elected |
| Neil JOHNSTONE | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 298 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 7 - Turriff and District4 declared winners · 44.3% turnout
Electorate: 10,429. Ballot papers: 4,620. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iain Walker TAYLOR | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,075 | Elected |
| Anne STIRLING | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 1,059 | Elected |
| Alastair FORSYTH | Scottish National Party | 792 | Elected |
| Susan DUBOIS | Scottish National Party | 740 | Not elected |
| Gordon LANG | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 690 | Elected |
| Kathryn Louise VINCENT | Scottish Green Party | 159 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 8 - Mid Formartine4 declared winners · 44.2% turnout
Electorate: 11,612. Ballot papers: 5,131. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny NICOL | Scottish National Party | 971 | Elected |
| Paul JOHNSTON | Independent | 916 | Elected |
| Derek RITCHIE | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 876 | Elected |
| Sheila POWELL | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 803 | Not elected |
| Andrew John HASSAN | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 752 | Elected |
| Kenny HUTCHISON | Scottish National Party | 728 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 9 - Ellon and District4 declared winners · 47.0% turnout
Electorate: 11,837. Ballot papers: 5,564. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isobel DAVIDSON | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 1,205 | Elected |
| Louise MCALLISTER | Scottish National Party | 1,139 | Elected |
| John CRAWLEY | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,050 | Elected |
| Gillian OWEN | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 906 | Elected |
| Josh GALL | Scottish National Party | 599 | Not elected |
| Mark LAPPIN | Scottish Labour Party | 348 | Not elected |
| Craig William STEWART | Scottish Green Party | 241 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)70 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
70 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Anouk Kloppert | Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Geva Blackett | Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside | Independent / Other |
| Sarah Brown | Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside | Conservative and Unionist |
| Ann Ross | Banchory and Mid Deeside | Independent / Other |
| Eileen Durno | Banchory and Mid Deeside | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Yi-Pei Chou Turvey | Banchory and Mid Deeside | Liberal Democrats |
| Glen Reynolds | Banff and District | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| John Cox | Banff and District | Reform UK |
| Stewart Adams | Banff and District | Conservative and Unionist |
| Anne Simpson | Central Buchan | Liberal Democrats |
| Geoff Crowson | Central Buchan | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Hannah Powell | Central Buchan | Conservative and Unionist |
| Peter Chapman | Central Buchan | Conservative and Unionist |
| Dominic Lonchay | East Garioch | Reform UK |
| Glen Reid | East Garioch | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Jim Gifford | East Garioch | Independent / Other |
| Trevor Mason | East Garioch | Liberal Democrats |
| Gillian Owen | Ellon and District | Independent / Other |
| Isobel Davidson | Ellon and District | Liberal Democrats |
| John Crawley | Ellon and District | Reform UK |
| Louise McAllister | Ellon and District | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Ann Bell | Fraserburgh and District | Liberal Democrats |
| Doreen Mair | Fraserburgh and District | Independent / Other |
| Iain Sutherland | Fraserburgh and District | Conservative and Unionist |
| James Adams | Fraserburgh and District | Conservative and Unionist |
| Gwyneth Petrie | Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Jeff Goodhall | Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford | Liberal Democrats |
| Lauren Knight | Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford | Reform UK |
| Robbie Withey | Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford | Independent / Other |
| David Keating | Inverurie and District | Conservative and Unionist |
| Judy Whyte | Inverurie and District | Independent / Other |
| Marion Ewenson | Inverurie and District | Liberal Democrats |
| Neil Baillie | Inverurie and District | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Alison Evison | Mearns | Independent / Other |
| George Carr | Mearns | Conservative and Unionist |
| Laurie Carnie | Mearns | Reform UK |
| Tracey Smith | Mearns | Conservative and Unionist |
| Andrew Hassan | Mid Formartine | Liberal Democrats |
| Derek Ritchie | Mid Formartine | Conservative and Unionist |
| Jenny Nicol | Mid Formartine | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Paul Johnston | Mid Formartine | Independent / Other |
| Catherine Victor | North Kincardine | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| David Aitchison | North Kincardine | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Mel Sullivan | North Kincardine | Liberal Democrats |
| Shirley Burnett | North Kincardine | Conservative and Unionist |
| Alan Buchan | Peterhead North and Rattray | Reform UK |
| Dianne Beagrie | Peterhead North and Rattray | Independent / Other |
| Leeann McWhinnie | Peterhead North and Rattray | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Matthew James | Peterhead North and Rattray | Conservative and Unionist |
| Colin Simpson | Peterhead South and Cruden | Liberal Democrats |
| Stephen Smith | Peterhead South and Cruden | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Vacant | Peterhead South and Cruden | Vacant |
| Alan Turner | Stonehaven and Lower Deeside | Conservative and Unionist |
| Dawn Black | Stonehaven and Lower Deeside | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Sarah Dickinson | Stonehaven and Lower Deeside | Liberal Democrats |
| Wendy Agnew | Stonehaven and Lower Deeside | Conservative and Unionist |
| Mark Findlater | Troup | Reform UK |
| Richard Menard | Troup | Conservative and Unionist |
| Ross Cassie | Troup | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Alastair Forsyth | Turriff and District | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Anne Stirling | Turriff and District | Liberal Democrats |
| Gordon Lang | Turriff and District | Conservative and Unionist |
| Iain Taylor | Turriff and District | Conservative and Unionist |
| Hazel Smith | West Garioch | Liberal Democrats |
| Moray Grant | West Garioch | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Sam Payne | West Garioch | Conservative and Unionist |
| Craig Miller | Westhill and District | Conservative and Unionist |
| Fatima Joji | Westhill and District | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Iris Walker | Westhill and District | Liberal Democrats |
| Ron McKail | Westhill and District | Conservative and Unionist |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 264,640 |
| Under 16 | 46,549 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 157,888 |
| Age 65 and over | 60,203 |
Population history2011–2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 253,650 |
| 2012 | 255,750 |
| 2013 | 258,130 |
| 2014 | 261,350 |
| 2015 | 263,250 |
| 2016 | 263,460 |
| 2017 | 262,920 |
| 2018 | 262,220 |
| 2019 | 261,900 |
| 2020 | 261,510 |
| 2021 | 263,140 |
| 2022 | 263,750 |
| 2023 | 264,850 |
| 2024 | 265,110 |
| 2025 | 264,640 |
Census residentsCensus 2022
Unit: people (rounded). Source and definitions.
| Measure | people (rounded) |
|---|---|
| All persons | 263,900 |
| Females | 134,100 |
| Males | 129,800 |
GDP history (archived release)1998–2019
Unit: GBP millions. Source and definitions. Historic economic output at current market prices. This is an old release, not a current local economy estimate.
| Measure | GBP millions |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 3,686 |
| 1999 | 3,694 |
| 2000 | 3,809 |
| 2001 | 4,060 |
| 2002 | 4,261 |
| 2003 | 4,299 |
| 2004 | 4,525 |
| 2005 | 4,824 |
| 2006 | 5,442 |
| 2007 | 5,980 |
| 2008 | 6,436 |
| 2009 | 6,356 |
| 2010 | 6,505 |
| 2011 | 6,804 |
| 2012 | 6,876 |
| 2013 | 7,480 |
| 2014 | 8,140 |
| 2015 | 8,193 |
| 2016 | 7,953 |
| 2017 | 8,053 |
| 2018 | 8,057 |
| 2019 | 7,961 |
About the data
We use ONS boundaries, published election results, Open Council Data seat and member records, and official population, census and local finance statistics. Each table shows its date. Read about the sources, coverage and methods.
