Aberdeen University Graduations 2018: Inseparable pals who met at college celebrate graduation together
A pair of inseparable pals who first met at college have celebrated graduating from Aberdeen University together.
Woman who waged war on African hunger receives honorary degree from Aberdeen University
A leading nutrition and food science expert, who spent decades working to reduce poverty and hunger in Africa, was recognised with an honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Aberdeen University yesterday.
Inverness graduate hopes to use biochemistry degree to brew up a storm in the Highlands
An Inverness graduate is hoping to use new his degree to brew up a storm in the Highlands.
Aberdeen University Graduations 2018: Famed Highland Games compere receives honorary doctorate
The son of a Fraserburgh farmer who sang the national anthem at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and comperes for the Royal Family was given a special accolade from Aberdeen University yesterday for his services to north-east culture.
Alternative vision for Rubislaw Quarry receives backing from award-winning architect
An architect’s alternative vision for Rubislaw Quarry has received backing from an award-winning and internationally renowned designer.
Campaigners meet council chiefs over Victoria Road School’s future
Campaigners fighting to save an historic Aberdeen school have met with senior council bosses to state their case.
Architect pitches alternative vision for Rubislaw Quarry
An architect has revealed an alternative vision for Rubislaw Quarry in Aberdeen - combining the region’s “history of granite with its more modern history of oil and gas”.
A90 closures announced for AWPR works this weekend
The A90 Aberdeen to Stonehaven road will be closed briefly in the early hours of this Saturday morning to allow for Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route utility works.
Several Aberdeen food outlets ordered to clean up by inspectors
A number of eating places around Aberdeen have been ordered to improve their hygiene standards by inspectors from the city council.
Coastguard teams sent to ‘mayday’ incident in Moray Firth
The emergency services have been made aware of a "mayday" situation in the Moray Firth.
Motorcyclist charity event revs up cash for sick children
Motorcycling fans from across the north-east will be able to rev up some cash for sick children this summer at a special fundraising event featuring a world champion.
Pregnant woman and three others unharmed after car goes down Loch Ness embankment
A car has rolled down an embankment at Loch Ness this evening.
Gray’s Degree Show opens in Aberdeen for 2018
One of the most important events in the north-east’s cultural calendar commenced yesterday with the launch of the Gray’s School of Art Degree Show.
£71million Peterhead Community Campus moves forward
Two potential sites have been earmarked for a new multimillion community campus in Peterhead.
Three bikers charged for alleged illegal activities in Aberdeenshire woods
Three motorcyclists have been charged in relation to the alleged illegal use of motor vehicles within a number of forests across Aberdeenshire.
Rocker’s swagger perfectly emulated
Some Guys Have All the Luck, a tribute to Sir Rod Stewart, hit the stage at HM Theatre last night.
Aberdeen City Council gives almost £85,000 to youth groups and projects for Year of Young People
Youth groups and projects from across the city have been granted almost £85,000 from an Aberdeen City Council initiative set up in place of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF).
Masterplan to help Aberdeen’s beachfront rival the likes of Barcelona, Nice and Helsinki unveiled
A detailed masterplan for the future of Aberdeen’s beachfront could help the Granite City turn the tide and rival the likes of Barcelona, Helsinki and Nice, according to the boss of one of the region’s most popular attractions.
RAF Lossiemouth staff take on 250-mile cycle challenge for charity
A team from RAF Lossiemouth have swapped fighter jets for push bikes for a charity challenge that will take them around some of the most scenic parts of the north-east.
North-east friends climbing 10 mountains for children’s charity
A group of five friends are strapping on their hiking boots this summer to climb 10 of Scotland’s highest mountains to raise cash for a north-east children’s charity.
Car rolls down steep embankment at Slains Castle
A car rolled more than 160ft down an embankment before stopping just short of a sea cliff at an historic Aberdeenshire beauty spot last night.
Sheepdog and duck showman falls ill at Elgin car show
A sheepdog and duck showman required emergency medical treatment yesterday afternoon after he fell ill suddenly at an Elgin car show.
Car rolls down steep embankment at Aberdeenshire castle
Police were called to Slains Castle close to Cruden Bay this afternoon after a car was reported to have gone around 50ft down an embankment.
Nobody fined for disturbing Ythan seals in first 10 months of new law
Nobody has been charged for disturbing seals at an Aberdeenshire reserve since special protection was afforded to the wildlife creatures 10 months ago.
Heavy traffic on busy Aberdeen road after crash
Police have urged motorists to avoid a road in Aberdeen following a two car crash this afternoon.
Flood alerts issued across mainland Scotland
Amber flood alerts have been issued for every part of mainland Scotland this afternoon.
Scotland’s summer weather set to end
Scotland’s stretch of summery weather may come to an abrupt end today with torrential rain and flood risks forecast for much of the country.
Aberdeen school scoops up prestigious award
An Aberdeen secondary school has become the first in the UK to receive a special UN award.
Weather warnings issued across Scotland
Sunbathers across Scotland will need to put their tops back on tomorrow due to a yellow weather warning for flooding and heavy rain across the country.
Car smashes through window of Aberdeenshire home
A car smashed through the front window of an Aberdeenshire bungalow yesterday afternoon.
Aberdeen mum fundraising for life-changing treatment
A special fundraising day of live vintage music, tea, cake and dancing will be held this weekend to help a Westhill mum battling MS.
Drones banned at Aberdeenshire seabird colony
Drones have been banned at an Aberdeenshire seabird colony after reports the devices have knocked eggs nestled on cliff faces.