Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Horse rescued from ditch near Banchory Fire crews rescued the horse near Banchory. By Shanay Taylor September 14 2023, 1:55 pm September 14 2023, 1:55 pm Share Horse rescued from ditch near Banchory Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6150991/fire-crews-sent-to-rescue-horse-near-banchory/ Copy Link Fire crews were called to the scene. A horse has been rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in a ditch. The fire service raced to the scene in Drumoak, near Banchory, after receiving a call shortly after 12pm. Crews from North Anderson Drive, Central and Altens worked for around three hours to free the horse. A rescue boat was also sent to the scene. Fire appliances left the scene at around 3.20pm and the horse was left sedated in the care of a vet.