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There is a drive to reskill North Sea oil and gas workers to undertake renewables work.

The tax that North Sea business leaders are demanding is scrapped

Shannon Pearl at Sunderland Shorts Film Festival

North East-based musician Shannon Pearl picks up prestigious award for new music...

Small businesses are the backbone of Scotland's business community (Picture; Adobe)

Investment in smaller businesses is good for all

Each pupil was given a defined role in the project

Fraserburgh school pupils become floating offshore wind farm engineers

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Scotland’s hidden toilet tax revealed: How much your bathroom breaks are worth (...

The 800-year-old Scottish mill running again thanks to £2.4m donation

Nicola Fisher

'Vibrant' businesswoman dies after weight loss surgery complications

The Young'uns

Award-winning North East folk legends The Young'uns will celebrate band's 20th a...

Nikki Hempseed

Historic Scottish brand returns to Aberdeen

Brittle nails, bloated belly and flaky skin: Shocking images of sleep deprivatio...

An estate agent's "sold" board stands outside a residential building.

Watch: Map shows the areas where house prices are rising the fastest

A man walks a dog in the snow in Carluke, in South Lanarkshire

The surprise town where the highest percentage of houses rose in value

Scotland named as home to some of the best gift-givers in the UK

Sophie Randles is a director at executive search company Livingston James (Picture: Nick Mailer)

Actions will speak louder than words on energy transition - Sophie Randles

Former Beechgrove Garden presenter Jim McColl. Picture: BBC

Beechgrove Garden presenter Jim McColl dies aged 89

A piper plays outside after the coffin of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond arrives at a funeral parlour in Fraserburgh. PIC: PA.

Alex Salmond's family 'feel the love' as homecoming unfolds

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

A Guillermo Del Toro classic and a fantasy sci-fi that shot the Mexican director in super stardom

Why Frankenstein director had to leave 'haunted’ hotel room

Two oil platforms in the Cromarty Firth near Invergordon. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Exclusive SNP could roll back on oil and gas opposition by reviving Tory plan

The dark skies around Kielder Observatory are ideal for spotting meteors

Perseids promise a powerful meteor display

Ad Feature Scottish business: John Clark Motor Group marks 50 years

Grangemouth petrochemical plant in Grangemouth. Picture: Jane Barlow

How a North East pipeline could prolong Grangemouth’s life despite funding row

The gamble by John Swinney and SNP ministers on carbon capture technology

North Sea oil and gas reserves are dwindling (Picture: STF/AFP via Getty Images)

New row over North Sea oil licences misses the most important point Scotsman comment

John Swinney, the SNP leader and First Minister. (Picture by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP’s attack on Labour’s energy plans dealt huge blow as election day looms

Fresh plans have been submitted for more works at Kildrummy estate in Aberdeenshire

New plans show millionaire couple's remake of former shooting estate

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

Scottish trio partner up to boost tourism

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

Historic medal awarded at North East Highland games

The 2024 edition of Nuart Aberdeen has seen several new additions to the city's walls - and streets.

Every work from Nuart Aberdeen 2024 including fake signs

Analysis Forbes enjoys shot in the hot seat as she tore into Douglas Ross

Patrick Jackson owner and baker at Hame Bakery

Peterhead bakery creates new ‘healthier’ buttery

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater

Lorna Slater accused of 'throwing toys out the pram' over A96 dualling

Homeowner Rachel outside Quiney Cottage, in Banchory.

Scotland's Home of the Year 2024: Tour the North East winning cottage

Scottish Home of the Year judges Danny Campbell, Anna Campbell Jones and Banjo Beale.

Scottish Home of the Year 2024: The three shortlisted North East homes

Quiney Cottage near Banchory is owned by Rachel

Take a look inside the first contenders on Scotland's Home of the Year

Aberdeen Airport

SNP-Green ministers warned aviation 'supertax' plans will 'hammer' Aberdeen

Architectural Technology student, Tehillah Sihlabela's new vision for Peterhead.

RGU supports project to regenerate coastal towns across the North East

The Calcutta Cup makes its way to Lathallan School this weekend.

Calcutta Cup coming to Aberdeenshire for Lathallan Rugby 7s Tournament

Scottish Green Party co-leader Patrick Harvie speaks to the media ahead of the Scottish Green Party conference, at the Water of Leith visitor centre in Edinburgh. Picture date: Friday April 5, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Greens. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Patrick Harvie has hit out at his government partners for failed climate action

Connor Graham became the youngest-ever Walker Cup player when he represented GB&I in last year's match at St Andrews. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Connor Graham set for return after recovering from stress fracture in hand

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Rain and snow to hit parts of Scotland as Met Office issue warning

Stephen Mulhern; Louise Stalker, AEG; Mark Strachan, Creative Director; Claire McKay, Director; Darren Walker, Managing Director

Laings scoops national award to become UK’s Kitchen Retailer of the Year
Inverurie-based, luxury kitchen, bathroom and bedroom retailer, Laings was named the UK’s Kitchen Retailer of the Year at the national kbbreview Retail & Design...

Peter Argyle's first novel, The Artist's Apprentice, is out now.

Former deputy leader of Aberdeenshire Council publishes first novel

First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: John Devlin

Yousaf's speech in full on North Sea oil and gas and SNP energy priorities

David Duguid MP has welcomed the news

Women Veterans Strategy hailed as ‘significant milestone’

Mr Duguid has hailed the announcement ‘transformational’.

New 3G artificial grass football pitches and changing facilities to be built in ...

The most competitive UK regions revealed

Bruce Irvine, the Banff and Buchan Monitor Farmer.

Find out how small changes make big impacts at latest Banff and Buchan Monitor F...

Mr Lumsden questioned the First Minister on if the project.

Fears R100 broadband scheme will be delayed even further

David Duguid MP is urging fishermen to take part.

Banff and Buchan MP urges North East fishermen to take part in industry-wide con...

David Duguid MP wants tougher punishments.

Call for tougher penalties as 3,200 fly-tipping incidents recorded in North East...

Sunderland host Newcastle at the Stadium of Light in an FA Cup third round Tyne-Wear derby. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

What TV channel is Sunderland v Newcastle? How to watch FA Cup third round tie

Figures reveal there is a ‘strong commitment’ at HMP & YOI Grampian, despite prison estate woes.

‘Strong commitment’ at HMP & YOI Grampian despite prison estate woes

Tess Whyte MSP has raised concerns.

Deep alarm as almost 20 more drug deaths recorded in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and...

Liam Kerr urged support for NHS Grampian.

SNP Government urged to support NHS Grampian

David Duguid is calling for concessions to be made for both sectors.

MP calls for concessions to be made for fishing and seafood processing on new vi...

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