A delegation from Stonehaven and North East Scotland Twinning Group have recently returned from France after boosting the town's profile on the international stage.
Queen Elizabeth II made several visits to the region during her 70 years as Queen, with a particular focus on Ottawa. A national commemorative ceremony in the city will honour the long-serving Queen.
The United States' most senior diplomat in Scotland was in Stonehaven on Saturday to lay a wreath in tribute of the Ukrainians killed during the Russian invasion as well as to build stronger Scottish-America town twinning links.