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Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

Nicky Marr: What is taking us so long with a tourist tax?

23 August 2023

Did you head abroad this summer? Chances are you’ll have paid an extra few Euros in tourist tax.


Politics: Challenging times for Scotland's wild bird populations

Politics: Challenging times for Scotland's wild bird populations

Politics: Challenging times for Scotland's wild bird populations

15 August 2023

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin examines the continued effects of avian flu in the north-east.


Politics: A reflection on Robbie Shepherd's legacy

Politics: A reflection on Robbie Shepherd's legacy

Politics: A reflection on Robbie Shepherd's legacy

15 August 2023

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson looks back at the legacy of broadcaster Robbie Shepherd and his support for the Doric language.


Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

14 August 2023

In his latest column, MP David Duguid looks at the announcements made during Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to the area.


Eddie Gillanders: Top livestock and serious discussions are features of shows this summer

Eddie Gillanders: Top livestock and serious discussions are features of shows this summer

Eddie Gillanders: Top livestock and serious discussions are features of shows this summer

06 August 2023

THE show season is in full swing.


Merlin: Avian flu sweeping through sea bird and other breeds

Merlin: Avian flu sweeping through sea bird and other breeds

Merlin: Avian flu sweeping through sea bird and other breeds

06 August 2023

IT appears people who wanted breeding herring gulls culled in Elgin and other towns have had their wish come true – in the form of avian flu.


Politics: Making the most of the coast this summer

Politics: Making the most of the coast this summer

Politics: Making the most of the coast this summer

06 August 2023

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam puts the spotlight on the coastal communities she represents.


Douglas Ross: Save our Surgeries campaign one of many local issues

Douglas Ross: Save our Surgeries campaign one of many local issues

Douglas Ross: Save our Surgeries campaign one of many local issues

05 August 2023

THE last week has seen my team and I working through the many cases that came up during the first part of my summer surgery tour.


Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

02 August 2023

Stuck in Thursday’s Belladrum queues we managed to stay cheerful for the first four-and-a-half hours.


Politics: People have a right to be able to access their own cash

Politics: People have a right to be able to access their own cash

Politics: People have a right to be able to access their own cash

01 August 2023

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson looks at the closure of local bank branches.


Eddie Gillanders: Pressures of modern farming impact on mental health

Eddie Gillanders: Pressures of modern farming impact on mental health

Eddie Gillanders: Pressures of modern farming impact on mental health

30 July 2023

HELP is there for those in farming community suffering from poor mental health.


Campus Conversation: Intelligence comes in all forms, not just artificial

Campus Conversation: Intelligence comes in all forms, not just artificial

Campus Conversation: Intelligence comes in all forms, not just artificial

29 July 2023

DAVID Patterson ponders on artificial intelligence.


Nicky Marr: Remote or among people, switching off can be great

Nicky Marr: Remote or among people, switching off can be great

Nicky Marr: Remote or among people, switching off can be great

26 July 2023

Work-life balance. It can be an elusive thing, especially when we’re plugged into our tech all the time.


Politics: Reflecting on a busy time of parliamentary work

Politics: Reflecting on a busy time of parliamentary work

Politics: Reflecting on a busy time of parliamentary work

23 July 2023

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam looks back on her work done in the Scottish Parliament during the first half of the year.


Politics: Getting that real grassroots view in the north-east

Politics: Getting that real grassroots view in the north-east

Politics: Getting that real grassroots view in the north-east

18 July 2023

MP Richard Thomson discusses the importance for Parliamentarians of hearing the local perspective across a range of issues in his latest column.


Nicky Marr: Reliable transport links are vital for the North

Nicky Marr: Reliable transport links are vital for the North

Nicky Marr: Reliable transport links are vital for the North

12 July 2023

We cannot properly achieve our regional potential without regular, reliable, affordable transport links.


Eddie Gillanders: Don’t be sheepish when it comes to standing up for lamb

Eddie Gillanders: Don’t be sheepish when it comes to standing up for lamb

Eddie Gillanders: Don’t be sheepish when it comes to standing up for lamb

08 July 2023

Why do so many people in Scotland turn up their noses when it comes to eating lamb?


Douglas Ross: Delighted to be part of Royal Week in Scotland

Douglas Ross: Delighted to be part of Royal Week in Scotland

Douglas Ross: Delighted to be part of Royal Week in Scotland

07 July 2023

ROYAL Week in Scotland.


Nicky Marr: Are we heading to ‘rich v poor’ health system again?

Nicky Marr: Are we heading to ‘rich v poor’ health system again?

Nicky Marr: Are we heading to ‘rich v poor’ health system again?

05 July 2023

The closure of rural GP practices for lack of staff means many rural communities find themselves without medical cover.


POLITICS: Summer recess means show time in the north-east

POLITICS: Summer recess means show time in the north-east

POLITICS: Summer recess means show time in the north-east

04 July 2023

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin looks ahead to the upcoming New Deer and Turriff shows.


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