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The Press and Journal has been the trusted voice of the north and north-east of Scotland for generations, serving our extraordinary part of the world now for more than 275 years.

That makes us one of the world’s oldest newspapers. But don’t let age deceive you: The P&J is far from being only a traditional print newspaper.

The Press and Journal’s digital transformation

To future-proof our work on behalf of all the communities we serve, we have transformed our newsroom and the way we tell the stories that matter to you.

While we continue to focus on local news and views, we bring them to life in new ways such as inspirational documentaries, award-winning, engaging podcasts and interactive in-depth explorations of the issues most relevant to readers’ day-to-day lives.

We face the future in excellent shape with a rapidly expanding audience of digital subscribers.

We are proud of those achievements but never rest on our laurels.

The Press and Journal: honest and reliable

In 1748, The P&J pledged its loyalty to the people and communities of our regions and promised to tell their stories fairly and accurately – a promise we stand by today

Our reputation is founded in our honesty and reliability, a trust built over centuries that what we publish can be relied on without the need for fact-checking. It is a position of privilege and responsibility that you should know we carefully guard and never take lightly.

On this page you will find full details about who we are and how we define our mission, the standards we set ourselves and much else besides – because we cannot demand openness, honesty and accountability from others without being committed to it ourselves.

"275 years as your voice" campaign poster featuring photos of locals from across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Inverness, and Highlands and Islands.

Read The Press and Journal’s first edition

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