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Workers return the statue of Edward VII as part of the refurbishment of Union Terrace Gardens. Picture by Paul Glendell.

Landmark statue returned to pedestal as £28m Union Terrace Gardens works near completion

A landmark statue has been returned to its rightful place on Aberdeen's Granite Mile during the refurbishment of Union Terrace Gardens.

By Lauren Taylor

Boris Johnson refuses to defend ‘lightweight’ Douglas Ross as Tory split deepens

Boris Johnson dodged a question on whether Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross is a "lightweight" figure as a split at the heart of the party continues to grow.

By Derek Healey

James Wilson and Leigh-Anne Mowat caused a scene at the Great Western Hotel in Aberdeen.

’Twas the fight before Christmas: Bar bust-up lands Aberdeen couple in court

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A couple's festive night out ended with hurled threats and thrown punches after they were ordered to leave an Aberdeen bar on Christmas Eve.

By Kathryn Wylie

Donald Trump hailed the Menie course as the best in the world when it opened in 2012

Fraud inquiry probes value of Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf resort

A US prosecutor probing former President Donald Trump's business practices is focusing on allegedly "fraudulent" valuations of his luxury golf resort in Aberdeenshire.

By Bryan Rutherford

A starling murmuration photographed at sunset. Photo credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Where and when to see spectacular starling murmurations

Time is running out to see one of Scotland's most "incredible natural spectacles" — the winter aerial acrobatics of starling flocks.

By Kieran Beattie

Crianlarich is on the market with Aberdein Considine for price over £850,000.

Grand Banchory home flooded with natural light on the market for offers over £850,000

If lots of natural light is high on your property shopping list, then Crianlarich, on Corsee Road, Banchory, will be especially appealing.

By Jacqueline Wake Young

There’s Something About Orkney: Another island chef is onto a winner

There is definitely something about those Orkney school chefs.

By Garrett Stell

John Fowlie MBE: Buckie guidance teacher and former Banff Vice Lord Lieutenant, 85

Buckie teacher and former Vice Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire, John Fowlie MBE, has died aged 85.

By Lindsay Bruce

Aberdeen shoot down rumours of damage to Rangers dressing room

Aberdeen have dismissed rumours the away dressing room at Pittodrie was damaged after last night’s 1-1 draw with Rangers.

By Paul Third

The cast of channel 4 series Screw, partially set in Peterhead Prison

‘Eerie and bleak’ Peterhead Prison haunts star of new Channel 4 drama Screw

When actor Laura Checkley arrived at Peterhead Prison to film Screw – Channel 4’s major new series – the former most notorious jail in Scotland left a lasting impression on her.

By Scott Begbie