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Farming Union calls for farmer-friendly forestry grants

Farming Union calls for farmer-friendly forestry grants

Farming Union calls for farmer-friendly forestry grants

18 May 2023

Greenwashing remains a huge concern for farmers who believe food production should be the priority for the agriculture budget.


Nicky Marr: Do civil partnerships fit couples better than marriage?

Nicky Marr: Do civil partnerships fit couples better than marriage?

Nicky Marr: Do civil partnerships fit couples better than marriage?

17 May 2023

We’re taking time to focus on what works for us, and what doesn’t.


Aberdeen International Airport launches Campus Watch to prevent disruptive behaviour

Aberdeen International Airport launches Campus Watch to prevent disruptive behaviour

Aberdeen International Airport launches Campus Watch to prevent disruptive behaviour

17 May 2023

Aberdeen International Airport’s disruptive passenger campaign has been launched ahead of the 2023 summer season.


Reminder: Still lots on for the Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival

Reminder: Still lots on for the Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival

Reminder: Still lots on for the Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival

17 May 2023

The Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival brings together communities through activities that promote and support good mental health and wellbeing.


Macduff trial finds woolly warriors effective against giant hogweed

Macduff trial finds woolly warriors effective against giant hogweed

Macduff trial finds woolly warriors effective against giant hogweed

17 May 2023

A four-year trial in Macduff has found that sheep grazing effectively reduces the spread of giant hogweed, a highly invasive non-native plant.


OBITUARY - Robbie Minty, Leading north-east stockman

OBITUARY - Robbie Minty, Leading north-east stockman

OBITUARY - Robbie Minty, Leading north-east stockman

17 May 2023

One of Scotland’s leading stockmen, Robbie Minty, with a string of championship successes during a 51 year career has died at the age of 91.


Aberdeenshire residents urged to engage with Local Transport Strategy consultation

Aberdeenshire residents urged to engage with Local Transport Strategy consultation

Aberdeenshire residents urged to engage with Local Transport Strategy consultation

17 May 2023

MSP Gillian Martin has encouraged people to contribute to Aberdeenshire Council’s public engagement on the region’s Local Transport Strategy.


Aberdeenshire baker signs new supplier deal with Aldi Scotland

Aberdeenshire baker signs new supplier deal with Aldi Scotland

Aberdeenshire baker signs new supplier deal with Aldi Scotland

17 May 2023

Murdoch Allan, based in Hatton, has been appointed as a new bread roll supplier for retailer Aldi in Scotland.


Local Hero actress Sandra Voe added to Banff event that will celebrate movie's 40th anniversary

Local Hero actress Sandra Voe added to Banff event that will celebrate movie's 40th anniversary

Local Hero actress Sandra Voe added to Banff event that will celebrate movie's 40th anniversary

17 May 2023

Actress Sandra Voe will be reliving her Local Hero experience when she makes a return trip to the north-east for the 40th anniversary of the film.


Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance set to mark 10th anniversary

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance set to mark 10th anniversary

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance set to mark 10th anniversary

17 May 2023

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance is set to mark 10 years since it launched its life-saving service.


Historic vessel will return to Portsoy boat festival following extensive restoration

Historic vessel will return to Portsoy boat festival following extensive restoration

Historic vessel will return to Portsoy boat festival following extensive restoration

16 May 2023

Reaper will make her maiden voyage following an extensive restoration to return to the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy.


PM's support to boost domestic food production and new investment in technologies

PM's support to boost domestic food production and new investment in technologies

PM's support to boost domestic food production and new investment in technologies

16 May 2023

The first UK Farm to Fork Summit to place today to identify ways to boost growth, drive innovation and improve sustainability of food production.


Stagecoach cut Buchan bus services after Council cash budget is slashed

Stagecoach cut Buchan bus services after Council cash budget is slashed

Stagecoach cut Buchan bus services after Council cash budget is slashed

16 May 2023

Bus operator Stagecoach has announced that there will be timetable changes to some Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire services from Monday June 12.


Prime Minister publishes open letter to UK Farmers

Prime Minister publishes open letter to UK Farmers

Prime Minister publishes open letter to UK Farmers

16 May 2023

Rishi Sunak has written to UK farmers as he hosts the first ever Farm to Fork Summit in Downing Street.


Macduff RNLI thanks Gardenstown community for support

Macduff RNLI thanks Gardenstown community for support

Macduff RNLI thanks Gardenstown community for support

16 May 2023

Macduff's RNLI crew visited Gardenstown to change out collection boxes and thank local businesses and people for their support.


Opportunity to try sailing with Banff club

Opportunity to try sailing with Banff club

Opportunity to try sailing with Banff club

16 May 2023

Banff Sailing Club is taking part in the Royal Yachting Association's Discover Sailing event.


Challenging conditions for karters at Boyndie Drome

Challenging conditions for karters at Boyndie Drome

Challenging conditions for karters at Boyndie Drome

16 May 2023

Drivers in the second round of the Grampian Kart Club Championships had to deal with mixed conditions.


£1.4 million of new investment for nine Aberdeenshire community projects

£1.4 million of new investment for nine Aberdeenshire community projects

£1.4 million of new investment for nine Aberdeenshire community projects

16 May 2023

Projects include accessibility work at The Haughs in Turriff and the first phases of bringing Strichen and Kintore Town Houses back into community use


Doric film makers go for a final take

Doric film makers go for a final take

Doric film makers go for a final take

16 May 2023

North-east film makers are putting the finishing touches to their contributions to a unique event which showcases Doric language and culture.


WATCH: Vintage and classic vehicles showcased at Turriff

WATCH: Vintage and classic vehicles showcased at Turriff

WATCH: Vintage and classic vehicles showcased at Turriff

15 May 2023

Rain did not deter vintage vehicle enthusiasts on Sunday who descended on The Haughs at Turriff.


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