Former Aberdeenshire church outbuilding built in 19th century to be turned into workshop
A former church building which has fallen into a “dangerous" condition over the last century could be partially demolished and transformed into a house.
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BBC wildlife presenter to come to Aboyne
One of the UK’s best-known wildlife presenters is to visit the north-east.
North-east community project unearths rare ‘Vinegar Bible’ from Barbados
It was the version of the King James Bible which provided the derivation of the word "basketcase".
Spirit school hopes to distil knowledge
North-east craft distiller Lost Loch Spirits is celebrating another milestone after launching a school for would-be rivals.
Plans for new skate park in Aboyne ramp up
Fresh plans for a new skate park in Deeside have been wheeled out by a community group.
Appeal for information after elderly cyclist seriously injured
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 78-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a crash this morning.
Highland Games legend Bill Anderson dies, aged 82
Bill Anderson MBE was a “true highland games heavyweight legend” whose name was known in strongman circles around the world.
Maintenance on historic Aberdeenshire bridges to cause disruption
Specialist equipment is being brought to the north-east to ensure some of the region’s oldest bridges are safe and not in any urgent need of repair.
Musicians from as far as Japan shine during Aboyne Cello Festival
Musicians from across the world showed off their skills and passed on tips to aspiring players during the Aboyne Cello Festival.
Aboyne kicks off the Deeside Highland Games season with sun-soaked day of family fun
Visitors from across the globe travelled in their thousands to sun-drenched Aboyne this weekend for the start of the Highland Games season in Royal Deeside.
Thousands expected to turn out for Aboyne Highland Games
Heavyweights will be showing off their skills today as they delight the crowd at Aboyne Highland Games.
Aboyne Youth Highland Games to be held this evening
A special highland games, designed to encourage the next generation of caber tossers, highland flingers and bagpipers, will be held this evening in Deeside.
French town honours Deeside residents for twinning efforts
Three members of the Aboyne Twinning Association have received a prestigious award from the French town of Martignas.
Descendant of Aboyne Highland Games founder to cross Atlantic to attend for very first time
The descendants of one of the founding fathers of a historic Highland Games gathering will travel more than 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to attend the event for the first time.
First ever woman to teach at Peterhead Prison witnessed Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream speech’
The first ever woman to teach at the now-closed Peterhead Prison, who witnessed Martin Luther King's seismic "I have a dream" speech, has died.
Three minor injury units in north-east to have opening hours slashed
Three minor injury units in Aberdeenshire have had their opening hours slashed by health bosses after more than a year of talks.
Retired charity boss to walk 180 miles from Shire to Shore
A recently retired charity boss has set off on a 180-mile trek as a parting gift to the organisation.
Takeaway plans in Aboyne thrown out following noise, traffic and smell fears
A businesswoman's hopes of opening a Chinese takeaway in an Aberdeenshire village have been dashed amid concerns it could stink up silk scarves at a nearby shop, among other worries.
Rush hour delays following crash on busy Aberdeenshire road
Motorists are experiencing rush hour delays on a north-east trunk route after a two-vehicle crash.
Plans to turn clothes shop into takeaway in Aboyne heat up
Plans for a hot food takeaway have cooked up a storm of controversy in an Aberdeenshire village.
Illuminator run returns to Aberdeenshire this October
A spectacular night-time run through ancient Caledonian forests in the Cairngorms National Park will return for its fifth year this October.
The perfect rural dream can be found in Deeside
William and Margaret Ashcroft dreamed of moving out to the countryside and making the most of the great outdoors when they decided to retire.
19-year-old charged after two-vehicle crash on north-east road
A 19-year-old has been charged in connection with a north-east crash.
Sports honours for north-east tennis aces
Two Moray locals scooped national accolades at the Tennis Scotland Awards 2018.
Caber carriers reach Munro summit in charity challenge
A hardy team has completed the difficult challenge of carrying a hefty caber up a munro to raise money and improve the life of a young woman.
North-east group prepare for two-day trek to raise money for Alzheimer’s charities
A group of men are poised to embark on a gruelling challenge to raise money for Alzheimer's charities.
VIDEO: Triple joy! Meet this Aboyne farm’s new arrivals
A set of triplet calves was recently born on Hamish Farquhar’s Kinaldie Farm in Logie Coldstone, Aboyne.
Aberdeenshire man to take on caber challenge for disabled sister
An Aberdeenshire man will embark on a unique fundraising adventure to improve the life of his younger sister.
Archaeologists dig deep into Deeside prehistory
A group of archaeologists, volunteers and students got their hands dirty digging deep into Deeside’s prehistoric past at the weekend.
Record breaking day for Aberdeenshire town as February temperatures soar
A record temperature set in Aberdeen 122 years ago has been broken in Aboyne today.
Drugs seized from property in Aboyne
Drugs worth more than £1,000 have been seized from a property in Aboyne.
Aboyne Academy evacuated after pupils and staff are assailed by bad smell
An Aberdeenshire school was evacuated yesterday as emergency services investigated reports of a chemical leak.