Aberdeen & North East Scotland

Gary Barlow will tour the UK in 2025.

Gary Barlow announces 6 Scottish shows - here's how to get tickets

Revealed: The Scottish roads with the highest death tolls this year

Gordon & MacPhail CEO Phillip White outside the Benromach distillery in Forres. Picture: John Paul Photography

Historic whisky business hit with six-figure bill after ‘very unhelpful’ Budget

As part of his 2025 Evolution tour, classical artist Russell Watson will perform two shows in Scotland.

Classical singer Russell Watson announces two Scottish shows

Two of Scotland's largest airports sold in £1.5 billion deal

Engineering firm Wood Group has seen its shares plummet to a more than 20-year low after launching a review of the business following recent write-downs on projects.

Why shares in Scottish giant Wood Group have plummeted to 20-year low

New pictures have revealed how the northern entrance to Aberdeen will be transformed by a new housing development.

First look at £20m plan to transform 'eyesore' entrance to city

Deeside

Glen Dye, view from The Hay Loft

How this Deeside estate has become Scotland's hippest destination

Ballater Walking Festival committee, and Richard & Jo from Ballater & Crathie Community Council, with Scottish Water's Chief Operating Officer Peter Farrer and Cllr Sarah Brown. (Pic: Michael Traill)

Walk this Way to Scottish Water’s new Top-Up Tap in Ballater

Karen O’Brien, owner of Banchory-based Taffy Tots Clothing.

Award win for Deeside children’s clothing designer

Fraserburgh

Jim and Lesley at Asda Fraserburgh.

From check-out to check-up: Asda Fraserburgh’s Lesley surprises customer in hosp...

Buchanhaven School in Peterhead

Five more Aberdeenshire schools join peak time road closure trial

Russell Borthwick (AGCC), Craig Leuchars (CNER) and Jordan Jack (CNER) (Pic:AGCC)

New rail links would bring 'huge' benefits to Buchan

Stonehaven

Comet spotted flying over Aberdeenshire near Stonehaven

'Comet of the century' spotted 'plain as day' over north east Scotland

The LMP covers Fetteresso, Glenfarquhar and Drumtochty forests.

Views sought on management of Mearns forests

Pictured from left to right are Cllr Sarah Dickinson, Cllr Isobel Davidson (ISC Vice Chair), Cllr Alan Turner, and Cllr Jim Gifford (SC Vice Chair), all supporting the reuse scheme.

Choose to reuse at household recycling centres

Inverurie

Sainsbury's said the expansion of its footprint would lead to the creation of hundreds of supermarket roles.

Scottish Homebase among ten stores to be converted into Sainsbury’s supermarkets

How to take stunning sunset pictures this summer

Top tips for capturing Instagram-worthy sunset shots this summer

Cala Homes' The Grove development in Inverurie

Development masterplan approved for Inverurie Homes

Peterhead

SSEN Transmission workers breaking ground on the project. Picture: SSEN

'Historic' milestone for Scotland's £3.4bn electricity 'superhighway'

Keir Starmer, with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, visited the St Fergus Gas Terminal in November last year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Labour can't shun North East expertise if it's to solve climate riddle Scotsman comment

John Clark Motor Group has announced the addition of Kia to its growing list of franchises.

John Clark Motor Group adds fast-growing car brand after North-east takeover

Mearns

The A2B dial a bus service operates across many communities in Aberdeenshire

Enjoy the benefits of the A2B dial-a-bus service across Aberdeenshire

Over the next 7 to 8 weeks, council road teams will be carrying out essential works.

Aberdeenshire Council begins programme of surface dressing works

Paper, card, and cardboard recycling has improved across Aberdeenshire.

Paper, card, and cardboard recycling of excellent quality thanks to residents

Ellon

Councillors and businesses join forces in Ellon to promote the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – signed by Aberdeenshire Council leader Cllr Gillian Owen on behalf of the local authority

Aberdeenshire Council makes pledge to choose local

New bound surface footpaths have been created as part of phase one.

Users see benefit of Formartine and Buchan Way improvements

'We are honoured to be serving such a diverse global community,' says Daniel Milne. Picture: contributed.

Interview: Daniel Milne, co-founder and managing director of Whisky Hammer

Elgin

Keith Rollison, 58, died of a cardiac arrest following the attack at Elgin bus station in February

'Drunk' teen who assaulted bus driver jailed for more than four years

The 15-year-old was stabbed in an altercation

Teenager stabbed in street altercation

Keith Rollison, 58, died of a cardiac arrest following the attack at Elgin bus station in February

Teenager admits fatal attack on driver after not being allowed on bus

Banchory

Malcolm Appleby with Children First chief executive, Mary Glasgow.

Days left to win ‘magical’ Children First Banchory Bangle

Arguments that Scotland should use its oil riches to build a sovereign wealth fund like that of Norway were rejected in 2014, says reader (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Oh, so suddenly a sovereign wealth fund is a good idea?

The students took part in the site visit with RES.

Banchory students energised by visit to Meikle Carewe Wind Farm

Buchan

Tom Tugendhat has been backed by Harriet Cross.

New Scottish Tory MP backs Tom Tugendhat for leader

Rebecca Birkbeck, Co-op.

Co-op keen to support projects that promote diversity and inclusion

The local Coastal Communities Fund has already provided financial support for a number of projects.

Coastal Communities Fund supports Buchan projects

More Aberdeen and & North East News

The annual Scotsman Green Skills conference is returning this year with a twist, launching a Green Series starting in Aberdeen on the 13th of November to discuss energy transition and skills.

How Scotland can grow an energy transition workforce

The road was closed for around eight and a half hours to allow for an investigation. Picture: John Devlin

Man fighting for life after three-vehicle crash on Scotland road

Bob Drummond, CEO at D2Zero (l) and Iain Pirie, MD at Kelton (r). Picture by Andrew Taylor.

New Scottish energy services giant emerging with latest deal

BrewDog operates more than 120 bars, hotels and venues worldwide, including in the US gambling resort of Las Vegas. Picture: James North

Profit on horizon for maverick BrewDog after eye-watering £59m loss

Chris Ormiston with his mother Elizabeth. Picture: Angela Letts/SWNS

World's porridge making champion crowned - but mother 'not a big fan'

The Scottish Ambulance Service has attended the crash. Picture: John Devlin

Two people taken to hospital after school minibus crash

Bryan Adams will play two shows in Scotland in 2025.

How to get tickets for Bryan Adams' Scottish shows

'Unbearable' stress over compensation for homes with faulty concrete

Major fire at Scottish restaurant praised by Man vs Food star

Arianna Liddle (centre), her brother Oliver (centre right) and their mother, Donna (second right), with Scottish Ambulance Service staff. Picture: Scottish Ambulance Service/SWNS

'They saved my life': 'Young siblings saved mother from cardiac arrest

Fyvie Castle near Turiff.

The 800-year-old Robert the Bruce castle getting £5.6m overhaul

Filming for Frankenstein is taking place outside St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Hollywood film crews take over Edinburgh's Royal Mile

Olly Murs will tour the UK next year with support from boyband Blue.

Olly Murs announces huge Scottish shows - here's how to get tickets

Adeshola Oshunniyi and Chinyere Adeniyi-Alade of Grampian Credit Union which is the first stockist of the Aberdeenshire Loves Local gift card in Aberdeen

Grampian Credit Union lends a helping hand to Aberdeenshire Loves Local Gift Car...

Inverness Airport received a 70 per cent rating

Scotland's best and worst airports, as rated by watchdog Which?

Christianna Logan, SSEN Transmission’s Director of Customers and Stakeholders. (Pic: Stuart Nicol)

North east communities in line for £2 million funding boost

Senior Auctioneer Tim McDonald has been promoted to Manager for Farm Machinery & Agricultural Valuations.

Promotion at Thainstone as part of long-term commitment

Niall Horan made one fan's dream come true by bringing her onstage during a show in Aberdeen.

Watch as Niall Horan brings fan onstage for duet during Aberdeen show

Niall Horan will soon perform in Aberdeen.

What to know about Niall Horan's Aberdeen show from setlist to support

Representatives of Aberdeenshire Council and Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd celebrate their award success for the Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge project on Royal Deeside.

Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge wins Scotland’s Best Infrastructure Project for 2024

The 7th annual Tom’s Cairn 10k, 5k and primary kids races will be held in Finzean on September 8, with stunning views along the route.

Still time to enter Tom’s Cairn Races

Councillor Anne Stirling, vice-chair of the Integrated Joint Board.

A one stop shop for all things dementia in Aberdeenshire

Mike Wilson, Mearns & Gill, present the award for Best Large Trades Business to Ewan Riddoch, Managing Director, WM Donald at Trades Awards 2023.

Finalists for the 2024 Trades Awards announced

The Wowcher Mystery Holiday

The Maldives for £99? The ‘mystery holiday’ craze sweeping Scotland

(L TO R) Ian Booth of Balmoral Game, Carole Short of Down on the Farm, Kevin Dalgleish of Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish, Christian Stolte of The Wee Scottish Cider Company, Chris Foy of VisitAberdeenshire, Loren McBey of The Lobster Shop, Leah Hodder, Provenance Festival Project Manager, Liz Phillips of Cowden Farm Holidays and Christine Mackintosh of Marshall’s Farm Shop. (Photo: Euan Duff/Abermedia)

Provenance Festival to highlight food and drink pioneers

Robert Gordon University

Scottish university faces staff strike amid 220 job cuts

King Charles III unveils the Flow Country World Heritage Site plaque

Best pictures of the Flow Country as King Charles visits

Costa Favolosa berthing at Aberdeen's South Harbour. Picture: Michal Wachucik/Abermedia

In pictures: 900-year-old Scottish port sets record with 13-storey cruise ship

Analysis Why Shell pulling out of North Sea wind farm plans would be nightmare

Stonehaven Leisure Centre

Stonehaven Leisure Centre reopens after major refurbishment

Stats Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co, provides specialist engineering services for the maintenance, integrity and repair of oil, gas and petrochemical installations and infrastructure.

Aberdeenshire pipeline specialist Stats Group cheers record results

Aldi Supermarket Sweep winner, Darren Buckett

Peterhead shopper scoops more than £350 for foodbank

There are plans to build another gas-fired power station next to the existing one at Peterhead. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Calls for overhaul of ministerial engagement reporting in fossil fuel plant row

Exclusive Ministers accused of code breaches over fossil fuel plant plans

How the vast floating wind farm off the east coast of Scotland would look if it gets the go-ahead.

'Significant milestone' for floating wind farm that will power six million homes

Inverclyde has been named as the cheapest council area in Scotland to purchase property.

The 12 cheapest council areas to buy property in Scotland

Police Dog Fergie disappeared near Loch Ness

Search launched as police dog goes missing near Loch Ness

East Lothian is the most expensive council area in Scotland for people to buy property.

The 14 most expensive council areas in Scotland to buy property

Analysis How Douglas Ross's big gamble could rest on a handful of votes

Hazel Nairn's body has been found after she went missing 18 months ago

Body found in river identified as missing grandmother

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (Photo by Ian West/PA Wire)

Tories demand Reform suspends Scottish candidate for 'sickening' Royals insults

L-R Elaine Bisset, Amy McLean, Kerry Berry.

Trio of businesses come together to drive tourism to Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen City emerged as the worst area in Scotland to launch a business, with closures almost twice as common compared to openings in the region.

Start-up hotspots: These are the top places to launch a business in Scotland

IAM RoadSmart policy adviser Neil Greig, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce director of policy Jo Davidson, The Scotsman transport correspondent Alastair Dalton, City of Edinburgh Council transport and environment convener Scott Arthur, and Living Streets Edinburgh volunteer Rachael Revesz at The Scotsman's Low Emission Zone Roundtable at The Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh.

The £1 million prediction made over Edinburgh's low emission zone

The 7th annual Tom’s Cairn 10k, 5k and primary kids races will be held in September with stunning views along the route.

Entries open for Tom’s Cairn 10k and 5k races

Antony Daffurn (left) accepts historic medal from Scott Fraser (right)-

Historic medal awarded at North East Highland games

Spanish artist Slim Safont’s striking mural was created for Nuart Aberdeen 2022.

27 of the best murals from Nuart Aberdeen across the years

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