Shore Up The Beach

Aberdonians have been invited to help clean up the city’s beach and protect sea life.

The site has been selected as one of the first locations in the UK to hold a Big Beach Clean-up.


The event has been organised by supermarket giant Marks and Spencer and the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).


Organisers are encouraging people from Aberdeenshire and beyond to sign up to become beach cleaners on Friday, May 11.


The aim is to reduce common items such as fishing nets, ropes and bottles tops polluting our beaches and seas.


MCS chief executive Samantha Fanshawe said: "MCS surveys have shown that beach litter levels are unacceptably high.”


Aberdeen City Council are also in agreement with the plans. Housing and Environment Councillor Martin Greig said: "We are delighted with the clean up. We all share a responsibility to look after our natural environment. It is vital to maintain a clean and healthy environment."

By Danielle O'Donnell