The MBC News is a free, community magazine for the Milltimber, Bieldside and Cults areas of Aberdeen run by a voluntary organisation which has been in existence for over 40 years. The magazine, which is published four times each year in February, May, August and November, is compiled and professionally published by Gazette Magazines. The magazine is entirely funded by advertising, with any excess funds being donated to community projects by committee agreement. The MBC News is distributed by around 135 volunteers to around 5,000 homes and businesses in the MBC area and a copy can be picked up at community hubs too. Get in touch if you'd like to help at mbcnews@cbmcommunity.org.uk.
Thank you for your contributions to MBC News issue 210. The next copy deadline is April 1st, 2026, for inclusion in the May 2026 issue 211. We welcome news from the Community Council, City Councillors, local MSPs, residents, local clubs and organisations, as well as your photos, upcoming events, poems and readers' letters. Contact us at mbcneditorial@cbmcommunity.org.uk for content queries or submissions, and update us on your clubs and activities in the community at mbcnwhatson@cbmcommunity.org.uk.
Thanks to all our delivery volunteers for bringing the magazine to the community in all seasons. We continually have gaps in our delivery volunteer network to replace volunteers who have stepped down or moved away. If you could deliver a few copies of the MBC News, please get in touch with us at mbcndistribution@cbmcommunity.org.uk.
We are very appreciative of the large and small local businesses that support the publication of the MBC News year after year. The magazine is a valuable resource for residents to find local services, whether that may be a painter, an estate agent, a pharmacy or even a good school. If your business is interested in advertising in the MBC News Magazine to reach 5.500 households in the Cults, Bieldside, Milltimber and Countesswells areas, please get in touch at mbcnadvertising@cbmcommunity.org.uk.