Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Design image of what Castlegate in Aberdeen will look like — Design images showcase the new Castlegate. Image: Aberdeen City Council.

New images reveal how Castlegate will be transformed – with work to begin after Tall Ships Races

Works to revamp the historic Castlegate remain on schedule.

By Ross Hempseed

Aye Eat to reopen with ‘cheaper’ menu as bosses invite influencer back to Inverness for free meal

The owners said they have taken criticism on board and undertaken a benchmarking exercise on pricing.

By Alberto Lejarraga

The group gathers in Broad Street to make their voices heard. Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Disabled People Against Cuts have their say outside Aberdeen’s Marischal College

One protestor told the Press and Journal that people 'can't afford to eat'.

By Jamie Sinclair

1 King Street, Kirkwall: An ‘eyesore’ or a ‘thing of beauty’?

Permission has been given for work on Kirkwall's 'eyesore' building – but the original structure will remain standing.

By Andrew Stewart, Local Democracy Reporter

Pair admit dealing after drugs worth £30,000 found

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Jordan Hughes and Darren Stewart each admitted being concerned in the supplying of cannabis and cocaine at Inverness Sheriff Court.

By Jenni Gee

Cillian Sheridan claims the ball after scoring for Brechin City against Strathspey Thistle.

Highland League: Brechin City survive early Strathspey Thistle scare, as title-rivals Brora Rangers also win

While Highland League leaders Brora were at Huntly, chasers Brechin were playing in Grantown.

By Andy Skinner

Bar Ninety-Nine will reopen later this week. Image: Graham and Sibbald.

Aberdeen’s Bar Ninety-Nine makes shock comeback just two weeks after closing ‘permanently’

The bar on Back Wynd will reopen its doors this week.

By Ross Hempseed

A flamingo shot in the woods near Ellon in 1931. The wings from tip to tip were 4ft 10in and the colour pale pink with red wing tips. Image: DC Thomson

Odd archive tales: Outrage when a Flamingo was shot near Ellon

Now and again, our archives reveal bizarre and mysterious tales from the past. It doesn't get much more unusual than the discovery of a wild flamingo near Ellon in 1931. This is the story as it was reported at the time.

By Kirstie Waterston

Drone image showing the Aberdeen beach revamp.

Update on Aberdeen’s multi-million-pound beach revamp amid hopes project ‘will be complete by next summer’

Senior council officers have broken down what progress has been made - and what is still to be done - on the transformation of the waterfront as they confirm the works are on track.

By Denny Andonova