VIDEO: Check out this time-lapse of the construction so far on Aberdeen’s new £50m stadium
The early stages of construction of Aberdeen FC's new £50 million stadium at Kingsford have been shown by a new time-lapse video.
Woman, 50, dies after being swept into the sea at a north beauty spot
A 50-year-old holidaymaker died after being swept into the sea by a wave at a Outer Hebrides beauty spot.
Wood hails ‘significant progress’ in 2018 as revenues climb to £8.3bn
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services giant Wood saw its total revenues climb to £8.3billion in 2018 amid a “significant year of progress” for the firm.
Siccar Point kicks off 2019 drilling campaign with Blackrock
Siccar Point Energy has kicked off its 2019 drilling campaign with the spudding of an exploration well at the Blackrock prospect west of Shetland (WoS).
Hurricane Energy achieves hook-up of FPSO at Lancaster field
After months of setbacks, Hurricane Energy has successfully hooked up its production vessel to its huge Lancaster field west of Shetland.
Scottish baby names: Moana, Birdie, Sandor — here are some of the most unusual names we chose for babies in 2018
The most popular — and the most unusual — names given to babies in Scotland in 2018 have been revealed.
Plan for ‘ground-breaking’ joint licensing round between UK and Faroes
Plans are in place for a joint licensing round to be launched between the Faroe Islands and the UK North Sea.
Drone company boss determined to rebuild his life after a drugs conviction
An Aberdeen man who spent nine months in prison after getting mixed up with drug dealers is determined to make his second chance count.
New EI chief slams lack of diversity in oil and gas
The incoming president of the Energy Institute (EI) has condemned the “appalling” record of oil and gas on gender and ethnic diversity.
Police appeal after north-east accident leaves 28-year-old man with serious injuries
Police have appealed to the public for information after a serious accident in the north-east yesterday.
Police issue warning after arresting 53-year-old north-east man for suspected drinking driving
Police have issued a warning to motorists in the north-east after a 53-year-old man was arrested for alleging driving while under the influence.
Cove Rangers and Formartine United set up Highland League Cup final date
Formartine United have booked their place in the Highland League Cup final with an impressive win at Brora Rangers.
North-east road closed after ‘serious’ two vehicle accident
A serious two vehicle accident has closed a north-east road this afternoon.
Man, 53, dies following house fire in Aberdeen
A 53-year-old man has died following a house fire in Aberdeen.
Two cars stolen from north-east village and taken to Aberdeen
Police in the north-east are appealing for information after two cars were stolen.
£58 million lottery couple’s gift to north-east
A north-east couple who scooped almost £58 million in the lottery have revealed plans to set up their own charitable trust, focusing on local causes.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after accident in Caithness
A 36-year-old man has been transferred to hospital in Aberdeen after suffering serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in the Highlands last night.
Investigation underway after man dies in Moray house fire
A man has died after a fire in Keith.
Union boss lays into Shell over ‘outrageous’ CEO pay
A trade union boss has slammed Shell for awarding its boss an “outrageous and undeserved” pay package in 2018.
Leaking roof and rotting window frames: Highland youngsters’ video reveals shocking state of school
Highland pupils from three schools have teamed up to highlight the poor state of their learning environments.
Clueless frontline staff hurt suppliers’ chances of winning orders
Oilfield service firms’ failure to properly train front desk staff is damaging their chances of securing contracts, a new report said.
Orkney tidal firm’s success swells staff numbers
An Orkney-based tidal firm has attributed increased staff numbers to a growing reputation as a Highlands and Islands success story.
Shell chief exec pockets nearly £18m in 2018
Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden took home nearly £18 million in pay last year as a reward for spearheading the energy giant’s “transformation”.
Police called to two vehicle crash at north-east roundabout
A north-east roundabout is blocked this morning after a two-vehicle crash.
Tech start-ups selected for OGTC’s pioneer programme
The Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) has unveiled a new cohort for its TechX Pioneer programme.
SPONSORED: Timeless recipes to enjoy with top quality Scotch Beef
When we think of a meal-time treat, roast beef with all the trimmings, or a tender, juicy steak would be high on the list for many Scots.
Police investigate after window is smashed and handbag is stolen from a car in Forres
Police in Forres are investigating after a window was smashed and a handbag was stolen from a parked car.
Cairn posts losses of almost £1bn amid India, Kraken troubles
Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy vowed to go after “material” exploration targets this year despite suffering losses of almost £1 billion in 2018.
Loss of 999 telephone service in the Western Isles
Police are warning of a loss of 999 service on the isle of Lewis.
Crew down tools on Total platforms, production continues
Oil workers downed tools on three of Total’s North Sea platforms yesterday in a bitter row over rotas.
Lorry carrying parts of new McDonald’s drive-thru rescued by cranes at north-east retail park
Cranes had to be sent out to help a lorry delivering sections of a new McDonald’s drive-thru after it became stuck in a north-east retail park.
Striking workers ‘determined’ and in ‘good spirits’, union boss says
Workers engaged in North Sea strike action were in “good spirits” yesterday and remained “determined to see the dispute through to the end”, a union boss said.