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We travelled over 3,700 miles to be at the Braemar Gathering – it was everything I imagined it would be and more
The Press and Journal attended the famous Braemar Gathering today to sample some of the atmosphere.
Stars spotted at Braemar Gathering
British comedy legend Stephen Fry was spotted taking in the action, alongside another famous face.
Big Belmont Bash brings historic Aberdeen quarter to life with ‘absolutely buzzing’ festival
We spoke to traders and visitors at the city centre celebration.
Ron Yeats, the Aberdeen slaughterhouse worker who became Liverpool colossus, dies at 86
The footballer was one of the most important figures in the breakthrough of Liverpool as a major force in the game.
The Flying Pigs: GB News headquarters would bring X Factor to Aberdeen
Struan Metcalfe returns to the political arena with – shock, horror – the news that the boy Starmer has made a decision he actually agrees with.
Should smoking be banned in pub beer gardens? Fierce Beer boss and P&J readers have their say
The majority of readers reacted with anger as leaked UK government plans to ban smoking in outdoor spaces were revealed.
What happened when I tried to use ‘Uber-style’ m.connect bus to get to my Elgin hospital appointment
The on-demand bus service promises services where and when you need them, but how easy are they to get?
Caley Thistle face £70,000 demand from former chief executive Scot Gardiner
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Consultant and former chairman Alan Savage said sheriff officers visited the club today to collect money the former CEO says he is due.
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Police cordon around Crown Bar in Wick after ‘break-in’ overnight
Pregnant Karen Gillan reveals baby bump at Toronto Film Festival
Ghost hunting in Oban and Hebrides? Four spooky spots as hunt begins TV series
Former site of condemned Inverness care home could be brought back as nursery
Island-hopping Callum Simpson counts northern lights among best farming memories
New Pictish ring discovery at Burghead explains why Aberdeen’s Gordon Noble is so passionate about archaeology in our part of Scotland
Jail for man who assaulted partner then stole her car while drunk
A90 at Stonehaven re-opens after collision
Latest features, opinion, and obituaries
Ghost hunting in Oban and Hebrides? Four spooky spots as hunt begins TV series
‘We turned a derelict building into a modern family home’: Lisa and Phil put their all into their Monymusk property makeover
Marvellous Milltimber home with its own ‘sitooterie’ on the market for £625,000
Robbie Shepherd’s son and siblings share stories of what life was like as family of legendary broadcaster
Restaurant review: It’s time we started shouting about McBain’s By The River
Iconic river-facing house next to Ness Islands on the market for £600,000
Talented Aberdeen runner on the brink of elite success… despite never competing on the Sabbath
Roast’d Oven and Grill: How 19 Crepes and Coffee owners are expanding business to the road
Sport
Duk returns to Aberdeen and says sorry to club and fans for going AWOL
Highland League: EVERY Saturday game previewed as Brora Rangers’ Jordan MacRae readies himself for Fraserburgh test
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin praises Topi Keskinen for rapidly embracing his football philosophy
Banks o’ Dee co-boss Josh Winton pleased to overcome Deveronvale
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