Buchan Observer
Encyclopedia
The Buchan Observer is a local weekly newspaper
based in Peterhead
, which serves Peterhead and surrounding Buchan
.
It has two sister newspapers, namely the Fraserburgh Herald and Ellon Times
.
The editorial team consists of Ken Duncan (Editor), Morag Ledingham (Deputy), and reporters Carla Duthie and Arran Morton. Former reporters include Ruth Thomson, Leona Findlay, Chris lamont, Alan Pirie, Billy Youngson, Ryan Crighton and Gavin Roberts.
Known locally as 'The Buchanie', the Buchan Observer is renowned for its coverage of Peterhead F.C.
, now managed by former Aberdeen
legend Neale Cooper. The newspaper also has a comprehensive farming and fishing section, and includes a special 'Drive' supplement which showcases new and used cars for sale in the local area.
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based in Peterhead
Peterhead
Peterhead is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is Aberdeenshire's biggest settlement , with a population of 17,947 at the 2001 Census and estimated to have fallen to 17,330 by 2006....
, which serves Peterhead and surrounding Buchan
Buchan
Buchan is one of the six committee areas and administrative areas of Aberdeenshire Council, Scotland. These areas were created by the council in 1996, when the Aberdeenshire unitary council area was created under the Local Government etc Act 1994...
.
It has two sister newspapers, namely the Fraserburgh Herald and Ellon Times
Ellon Times
The Ellon Times is a local, weekly newspaper based in Ellon, Aberdeenshire. It is a sister paper of the Buchan Observer, Fraserburgh Herald and Inverurie Herald....
.
The editorial team consists of Ken Duncan (Editor), Morag Ledingham (Deputy), and reporters Carla Duthie and Arran Morton. Former reporters include Ruth Thomson, Leona Findlay, Chris lamont, Alan Pirie, Billy Youngson, Ryan Crighton and Gavin Roberts.
Known locally as 'The Buchanie', the Buchan Observer is renowned for its coverage of Peterhead F.C.
Peterhead F.C.
Peterhead F.C. are a football club based in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. They currently play in the Scottish Football League Third Division, following promotion in the 2004–05 season.Their home ground is Balmoor in Peterhead, with a capacity of 4,000...
, now managed by former Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
legend Neale Cooper. The newspaper also has a comprehensive farming and fishing section, and includes a special 'Drive' supplement which showcases new and used cars for sale in the local area.