Calum Petrie writes features about schools, education, and family matters. He has been a journalist with the Press & Journal since 2018. A father of three, Calum is very much in the children 'bubble', and with kids at secondary, primary and nursery, has all bases covered when it comes to the education system in Scotland. Email calum.petrie@pressandjournal.co.uk to get in touch
Quick-thinking Scout honoured for saving family home from burning to the ground
December 18, 2020
Aberdeen Covid-19 Emergency Appeal raises half a million pounds in six months, helping thousands
December 14, 2020
‘Increased risk of infection’ at Covid-hit care home criticised for dirty bath and poor mask-wearing
December 14, 2020
Cult US actress who found worldwide fame in Australia dies aged 81
November 30, 2020
Aberdeen schoolboy’s artwork paying tribute to NHS heroes to feature on buses across country
November 25, 2020
Tributes paid to Aberdeen guesthouse owner whose rich life included stint in the Royal Navy
November 25, 2020
Blind and deaf people to get help in navigating new benefits system
November 24, 2020
Ancient Aberdeen cathedral receives £10,000 after topping popularity contest
November 23, 2020
Aberdeen foodbank raises more than £11,000 through £2 a day eating challenge
November 23, 2020
North-east man ‘sickened’ by conviction after rifle found in his home following fire
November 18, 2020
Beano launches first ever comic for grown-ups in effort to keep spirits up after tough year
November 18, 2020
Auction for railway enthusiasts raises more than £40,000 for suicide prevention charity
November 17, 2020
Hutton Institute responds to ecological impact of Covid-19 by developing environmentally friendly PPE
November 11, 2020
Aberdeenshire Council pledges to get tough on fly-tippers after Garioch upsurge
November 9, 2020
Emergency funding package secures immediate future of independent cinemas
November 3, 2020
Aberdeen FC players and fans pay tribute to ‘the ultimate gentleman’
October 27, 2020
Five-figure cash boost for north-east sports clubs
October 27, 2020
North-east school demolition plans progress as council seeks contractor for work
October 27, 2020
Ellon pensioners’ unhappy with flu jab service, branding it a ‘shambles’
October 20, 2020
Actress who could play every role dies aged 90
September 16, 2020
Tributes paid to Aberdeen surgeon who became global leader in ear, nose and throat medicine following death aged 101
September 15, 2020
Seal disturbances ‘getting out of hand’ at Ythan Estuary amid calls for action
September 15, 2020
Charity boss steps down after 27 years as chairman
September 15, 2020
Burgeoning twin town friendship between Aberdeenshire and Alabama
September 11, 2020