Women’s Land Army played a vital part in the Second World War
They were a pivotal part of the Second World War and proved instrumental in the campaign to keep Britain digging for victory.
The Women’s Land Army had a strong presence in Ballater
The Women's Land Army was re-established in June 1939, under the command of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and given an honorary head, Lady Denman.
Cannon fires shots at Cricket World Cup and says all teams should have to qualify in the future
The chief executive of Cricket Scotland has responded to criticism of the current World Cup by saying that every team should have to qualify for the finals of the event in the future.
Coezter and Cross lead T20 crusade to Canada by Scotland’s leading stars
Six of Scotland's leading cricketers, including Aberdonians, Kyle Coetzer and Matt Cross, have been picked to play T20 in Canada next month.
New book charts Alexander Brodie’s far-travelled life from Peterhead to Ontario
Scots have travelled all over the world and made their mark throughout the Commonwealth.
Doric Film Festival gears up for celebration of talent at the Belmont Filmhouse
Organisers of a new Doric competition are preparing to reveal the winners at a special awards ceremony next month.
Dementia Dog initiative launches urgent campaign to raise £30,000
An innovative project which uses specially-trained dogs to help people living with dementia has launched an urgent fundraising drive to save it from closure.
Pupils celebrate Generation Change at Youth Philanthropy Initiative gathering
The biggest annual gathering of pupils from across Scotland has addressed issues such as mental health, isolation, LGBTQ+ and period poverty.
New exhibition highlights links between Russia, royalty, the Romanovs – and the Jacobites
Portraits, sculptures and artefacts telling the story of the relationship between Britain, Russia and their royals have gone on display in a new exhibition.
New book highlights the loss and the qualities of former Press and Journal writer Clive Dennier
Mike Cawthorne has always been used to going where the wild things are in Scotland's rugged mountain terrain.
Cricket left in a rainy daze
No sport has a monopoly on stupidity, but cricket too often punches above its weight when it comes to creating unbridled farce.
World Cup descends into farce as weather rains on tournament’s parade
No sport has a monopoly on stupidity, but cricket too often punches above its weight when it comes to creating unbridled farce.
‘Absolute beast’ of a manhood stone weighs in at 456lbs
A recently-discovered "manhood stone" in Deeside has been called an "absolute beast" after weighing in at 456lbs.
Poignant silhouettes commemorate Armed Forces Day at Aberdeen’s Mither Kirk
One of Aberdeen's oldest buildings has organised a poignant memorial to those who fell in wars in the 20th century and those who continue to carry out military service in the 21st.
Kim Neill throws her heart and soul into new Cricket4All initiative in Moray and the Highlands
A north of Scotland cricket stalwart has launched a new initiative designed to give everybody from youngsters with disabilities to people in care homes the chance to enjoy the game.
Mine host at Dalmore distillery serves up new exhibition highlighting wartime spirit
A new exhibition will shed light on the little-known story of a Scottish distillery that was taken over by the US Navy during the First World War.
Keith Cowe is helping with the Red Run to boost Friends of Anchor
Keith Cowe has a very personal reason for getting involved in the Red Run to raise funds for Friends of Anchor.
North-east artist Alison Chandler paints her Way Through her treatment for tumours
Some people are daunted by adversity and wither in its glare; others take the attitude that setbacks exist to be negotiated.
Renowned artist Jolomo brings a Tapestry of Colour to Aberdeenshire
One of Scotland's most popular artists is bringing an explosion of colour to the north-east this weekend as he opens his new exhibition.
Gordon Highlanders and north east politicians back new VJ Day petition
Many of the veterans and their families regard it as the Forgotten War - the conflict in Japan between 1941 and 1945 which led to the deaths of hundreds of troops.
Meg and Joan are inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame
They are from very different parts of the country and have been involved in contrasting career paths.
New memory to WW1 nurses who served on floating hospitals opens in Edinburgh
A garden, dedicated to the memory of First World War heroes who served on floating hospitals, has been officially opened in Edinburgh.
Aberdeenshire stars discuss how best to tackle Scottish cricket’s 18-25 gap years
Aberdeenshire’s overseas players have called for the creation of new competitions to encourage youngsters to pursue the game after they have left school.
Neil Drysdale: Critics line up to skewer BBC over decision to scrap free TV licences for most over-75s
Political consensus has been thin on the ground in Britain of late.
North-east charity volunteers win prestigious rail award for restoring Ferryhill turntable
A group of volunteers who brought steam trains back to Aberdeen have been awarded for their efforts.
A year on from Scotland’s greatest triumph, cricket still needs ICC’s support – and better weather
A year ago this morning, Scottish cricket was basking in glory and celebrating banner headlines after the national side’s dramatic ODI triumph over England in Edinburgh.
Stunning new video shows how Pictish settlement could have looked in Aberdeenshire
A new video, based on Aberdeen University research, has revealed the existence of a Pictish fort close to Dunnottar Castle.
As his Big Bucket Trail fascinates Scots, meet the man who drew the original Oor Wullie
His Big Bucket Trail is attracting attention from people all across Scotland.
Inverness woman Jenny Graham’s global exploits recognised by Guinness World Record officials
It's almost exactly a year since Jenny Graham launched her bid to cycle round the world faster than any other woman.
When crosswords led to MI5’s involvement in the build-up to D-Day
Britain's defence chiefs were on heightened alert in the build-up to D-Day.
Worrying lack of players making impact on north-east cricket
These are troubling times for cricket fans and officials in the north-east of Scotland, on and off the pitch.
Gordon Highlanders were at the centre of the action on D-Day
It was one of the pivotal campaigns in military history: an offensive which didn't end the Second World War, but sparked the beginning of the demise of the Nazis' domination in Europe.