New Portal for Processions Launched

Added at 11:02 on 20 March 2026

NOTIFICATION OF PROCESSIONS

Aberdeenshire Council have now created a portal for the purpose of making representations about notifications for processions which is available here: https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/public-procession-representations

A Public Procession is currently registered for Stonehaven on Saturday 27 June 2026, the details of which are shown below:
Commemoration of the Battle of Boyne - Stonehaven
Reference: GCPROC/03002/25
Procession Name: Procession to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne
Organiser: Dunnottar Martyrs Memorial Loyal Orange Lodge Number 1685
Deadline for Representations: 22 April 2026

GENERAL INFORMATION RELATED TO PROCESSIONS:

Organisers of processions are required to give the Police and Aberdeenshire Council at least 28 days’ notice of a procession. There is a presumption that processions can take place – unless there are competent reasons why it would not be appropriate for an event to go ahead.

Most procession notifications will be dealt with under officer delegated powers. Where there are competent representations – this will be considered by the licensing sub-committee. In the event of a significant number of competent representations, your local ward members will be consulted on the notification and their comments considered by the licensing sub-committee.

As a member of the public how do I make a representation?
This can be done via the representation form: https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/public-procession-representations/surveys/public-procession-representation-form

What information do I need to make a representation?
Aberdeenshire Council require the following details:

• Your postcode and the name of the town which you live in.

Aberdeenshire Council require the following details in respect of the procession which you would like to comment on: 

• The name of the procession: Commemoration of the Battle of the Boyne - Stonehaven
• The reference number if known: GCPROC/03002/25
   

Thereafter, you may provide them with your representations on the following grounds:
  ⏺ Public safety
  ⏺ Public order
  ⏺ Risk of damage to property
  ⏺ Disruption of the life of the community (including: local business and traffic)

These represent the legal tests set out in the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. They are unable to take into account any comments which do not fall within these categories.

The SDCC will be also considering the notification in due course on behalf of the community, and will be happy to receive feedback from Stonehaven and District residents using: www.stonehavencc.org.uk/feedback