Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Aberdeen Jack MacKenzie was left with a head wound after the incident at Tannadice. Image: Pete Summers/Shutterstock

Man in court accused of disfiguring Aberdeen player Jack MacKenzie with chair

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David Gowans made no plea to a single charge of culpable and reckless conduct when he appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court today.

By Ewan Cameron

Jimmy Thelin's first season at Aberdeen FC has come to an end. How do you think he got on? Let us know in our comments section.

Debate: Has Jimmy Thelin had a successful first season at Aberdeen FC?

As the 2024/25 season ends we want to know, has Dons boss Jimmy Thelin had a successful first season at the club? Let us know your thoughts in our comments section.

By Ryan Cryle 13

A lifeboat was launched at Stonehaven Harbour. Image: Kami Thomson/ DC Thomson

Lifeboat launched at Stonehaven Harbour after ‘police matter’ at town’s seafront

A lifeboat was in use at the Aberdeenshire town's harbour on Wednesday evening.

By Graham Fleming

Grandholm Court. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

47-year-old in court after armed police called to reports of knifeman in Tillydrone

Damien Dyer faced three separate charges at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.

By Graham Fleming

The A87 has reopened. Image: Google Maps

A87 reopens after two-car crash north of Portree

Two fire appliances were sent to the scene.

By Ena Saracevic

The whole Highlands, not just Inverness, was part of the "City of Sanctuary" award. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Plan to make Highlands ‘City of Sanctuary’ for refugees thrown out amidst concerns of virtue signalling

Councillors praised the "tremendous" work to resettle refugees in the Highlands but chose not to move ahead with the award.

By Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter

The Horn owner Kenny Farquharson holds a bacon roll and plastic pig outside the diner

The Horn Milk Bar ready for bacon roll rush ahead of Scottish Cup final

The Horn Milk Bar, well known for serving the world's best bacon buttie, will be filled with Aberdeen fans heading to Hamden Park this weekend.

By Joanna Bremner

Kiesha Donaghy, who was murdered at her home in Elgin.

Elgin murder accused told housemate he tattooed alleged victim

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Owen Grant is alleged to have assaulted and murdered Lucretia Donaghy, known as Kiesha, at her home in Elgin.

By Dave Finlay

Alison Forsyth is one of the Ragamuffins volunteers helping to stage their latest Aberdeen Arts Centre production.

Behind the scenes with Ragamuffins as tearful members open up about Aberdeen Arts Centre’s fight for survival

I join the cast and volunteers of Ragamuffins backstage ahead of their 30th anniversary spectacular this week, as the beloved venue fights for survival.

By Sophie Farquharson