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Watch: The Kilted Chef shares his Love of Aberdeenshire in new six part series

Watch: The Kilted Chef shares his Love of Aberdeenshire in new six part series

Watch: The Kilted Chef shares his Love of Aberdeenshire in new six part series

19 February 2024

Scotland Food & Drink Ambassador for the north-east Craig Wilson shares his passion for local food producers in a new six-part series.


All your north-east winners from the Scottish Café & Bakery Awards

All your north-east winners from the Scottish Café & Bakery Awards

All your north-east winners from the Scottish Café & Bakery Awards

19 February 2024

A total of 17 cafe awards were presented to north-east establishments including Nooks and Crannies, Delgatie Castle and Trafford's.


Cultercullen Primary school celebrates landmark 150th anniversary

Cultercullen Primary school celebrates landmark 150th anniversary

Cultercullen Primary school celebrates landmark 150th anniversary

18 February 2024

Primary schools including Cultercullen, Keithhall and Fordyce are set to mark landmark dates this year and are reaching out to former pupils.


A90 near Lonmay set for two weeks of resurfacing work

A90 near Lonmay set for two weeks of resurfacing work

A90 near Lonmay set for two weeks of resurfacing work

18 February 2024

Two road surface improvement schemes will take place back-to-back near Lonmay with overnight road closures from February 25.


Culture cash will target north-east heritage

Culture cash will target north-east heritage

Culture cash will target north-east heritage

17 February 2024

Cuminestown, Rothienorman Fettercairn, New Deer and Strathdon based cultural events are being supported by new funding from Live Life Aberdeenshire.


PET OF THE WEEK: Happy chappy Rodney hoping to ferret out forever home

PET OF THE WEEK: Happy chappy Rodney hoping to ferret out forever home

PET OF THE WEEK: Happy chappy Rodney hoping to ferret out forever home

17 February 2024

RODNEY is a handsome ferret ready to find his forever home.


Marine funding supports repair work for Port Erroll Harbour

Marine funding supports repair work for Port Erroll Harbour

Marine funding supports repair work for Port Erroll Harbour

16 February 2024

MSP Gillian Martin has backed the Port Erroll Harbour Trust in its efforts to secure funding to repair the harbour at Cruden Bay.


Public update event to be held in Ellon on historical River Ythan pollution incident

Public update event to be held in Ellon on historical River Ythan pollution incident

Public update event to be held in Ellon on historical River Ythan pollution incident

16 February 2024

Scottish Water will speak about the extensive operation after a large quantity of plastic biofilters escaped into the River Ythan.


Is McDonald's in Ellon back on the menu?

Is McDonald's in Ellon back on the menu?

Is McDonald's in Ellon back on the menu?

16 February 2024

Global fast food giant McDonald’s plans for a new drive-thru in Ellon have been resubmitted after a redesign to improve parking on site.


Top Scottish singers to celebrate songwriting giant Burt Bacharach

Top Scottish singers to celebrate songwriting giant Burt Bacharach

Top Scottish singers to celebrate songwriting giant Burt Bacharach

16 February 2024

A stellar line-up of Scottish singers and musicians will celebrate the legendary songwriter and pianist Burt Bacharach in a new show.


Bulb planting efforts by Aberdeenshire community groups support biodiversity

Bulb planting efforts by Aberdeenshire community groups support biodiversity

Bulb planting efforts by Aberdeenshire community groups support biodiversity

15 February 2024

Aberdeenshire Council’s greenspace officers worked with more than 100 community groups across 68 settlements to plant over 300,000 bulbs.


North-east residents and business urged to use cost of living advice hub

North-east residents and business urged to use cost of living advice hub

North-east residents and business urged to use cost of living advice hub

15 February 2024

MP Richard Thomson has urged residents and businesses to use a Scottish Government online portal designed to collate support.


Aberdeenshire Council unveils budget cuts to tackle £35.45 million financial black hole

Aberdeenshire Council unveils budget cuts to tackle £35.45 million financial black hole

Aberdeenshire Council unveils budget cuts to tackle £35.45 million financial black hole

15 February 2024

School crossing patrollers could be axed and free parking removed as Aberdeenshire Council looks to save millions over the next year.


Debt problems among young people have doubled, warn Citizens' Advice

Debt problems among young people have doubled, warn Citizens' Advice

Debt problems among young people have doubled, warn Citizens' Advice

15 February 2024

THE number of young people needing help with managing money has doubled since 2019, charity Citizens' Advice has reported.


Politics: Council move to end out-of-school care exasperating

Politics: Council move to end out-of-school care exasperating

Politics: Council move to end out-of-school care exasperating

15 February 2024

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson has shared his worries over the decision to end out-of-school care in Aberdeenshire.


Festive seal of approval for Aberdeen Christmas Village

Festive seal of approval for Aberdeen Christmas Village

Festive seal of approval for Aberdeen Christmas Village

15 February 2024

The Aberdeen Christmas Village was a hit with visitors with almost 90 per cent rating the latest festive attraction as excellent or good.


NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

14 February 2024

Comparing the opportunities that a tiny 28-pupil school can provide with what can be offered in a city school, isn’t comparing like with like.


Review into A90 accident blackspot yet to commence

Review into A90 accident blackspot yet to commence

Review into A90 accident blackspot yet to commence

14 February 2024

The Scottish Government probe into a north-east accident blackspot is taking “longer than first anticipated” according to transport chiefs.


Road outside Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital set to close for three months

Road outside Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital set to close for three months

Road outside Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital set to close for three months

14 February 2024

A section of the road outside Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital is to close for three months.


Aberdeenshire youngsters can enter RNLI 200th anniversary competition

Aberdeenshire youngsters can enter RNLI 200th anniversary competition

Aberdeenshire youngsters can enter RNLI 200th anniversary competition

14 February 2024

Scotmid and RNLI are inviting young artists across Aberdeenshire to let their imaginations set sail ahead of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary.


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