Residents in Aberdeenshire will be able to benefit from energy saving tips offered by experts in a series of surgeries over the next few months.

The Energy Saving Scotland information sessions will offer advice on the best ways to stop wasting energy and money, and help fight climate change.

Specialists will be on hand to offer advice on energy saving measures for the home from simple tips for saving water and electricity, to detailed information on how to insulate every area of the home, reduce household waste and help source energy efficient applications for the home.

It is also a chance for residents to find out about any financial assistance that may be available to install insulation or new heating systems.

Sessions will be held at:
• Huntly Service Point (Gordon Street) June 25
• Stonehaven (Allardice Street) June 28
• Inverurie (Gordon House) August 20
• Fraserburgh (Mid Street) September 17
• Ellon (Neil Ross Square) September 18
• Peterhead (Arbuthnot House) September 28

All sessions will run from 10am until 1pm.

Energy Saving Scotland sessions are also planned for Banff, Inverbervie and Westhill. Dates for those events will be issued at a later date.

Anyone interested in going one step further and generating their own energy can also get advice from Energy Saving Scotland. Residents can organise free home visits to find out which renewable technologies are suited to their property and the best ways to get them installed.

Chair of the Infrastructure Services Committee, Cllr Peter Argyle, said: “As a local authority we are constantly striving to reduce the amount of energy we use in our office buildings and depots across Aberdeenshire. It is equally important for householders to learn how best to improve energy efficiency in their own homes.

“This is a great opportunity for local people to get free advice on how to save money and also tackle climate change.”