North-east bus service given ‘stay of execution’ by council bosses
An under-threat bus service has been given a "stay of execution" by transport chiefs.
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Prince Charles becomes patron of north-east golf club
A north-east golf club has hit a hole in one after being given the royal seal of approval.
Ballater flood defence proposals could damage village, group claims
A group set up in the wake of the devastating Ballater floods has called for a re-think on proposals designed to safeguard the village for future generations.
Restoration of north-east church expected to resume next month
The restoration of a centuries-old north-east church, which has fallen into disrepair, will resume next month.
Ballater Royal Station and Stonehaven restoration project shortlisted for building awards
A renowned royal landmark, once at threat of disappearing forever, has been shortlisted for a prestigious building prize.
Young salmon stocks in upper River Dee at highest since Storm Frank
Young salmon stocks in the upper River Dee are at their highest since Storm Frank wreaked havoc across the north-east four years ago.
Ballater residents kept in the loop about new housing development
Residents of a north-east town are being given the opportunity to find out more about a forthcoming housing development.
Duke of Rothesay’s whisky raises funds for Ballater
The final 20 bottles of the Duke of Rothesay’s own whisky will be auctioned off to raise money for a Deeside community.
Window repair and maintenance course at Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle will host a two-day workshop on repairing and maintaining traditional windows.
Call for snow gates as cars continue to ignore warning signs and fall foul of treacherous Aberdeenshire road
A call has been made for snow gates to be installed on an Aberdeenshire road which is regularly blocked during winter weather.
Future of Ballater Highland Games in ‘jeopardy’ as national park tables plans for 250 homes
One of the north-east's most popular attractions has been put under threat from a new housing development.
Burnt remains of Glenshee Hotel to be resurrected in tourism development
The former Spittal of Glenshee Hotel is to get a new lease of life after it suffered from a devastating fire in 2014.
McLeish joins the cast in extra time for acclaimed new Laurel and Hardy movie
It sounds like a trick question: “What’s the connection between Scottish football and Laurel & Hardy?”
Aberdeen is Britain’s only entry on New York Times global list of 52 must-see places in 2019
A prestigious new American list of must-see global destinations in 2019 has included just one location in Britain.
Project to help special children feel less lonely donates 2,000th stoma bear
A project which makes special teddy bears for children who have undergone complex surgery has donated its 2,000th cuddly toy.
Flood-hit communities in north-east being left ‘high and dry’ in Scottish Government’s budget
Flood-hit communities in the north-east have been left "high and dry" by the Scottish Government's draft budget.
Walkers celebrate after repairs of iconic bridge in Ballater
A popular walking route in the Cairngorms National Park near Ballater has been made accessible after repairs to an historic bridge.
Ballater’s popular Seven Bridges Walk to reopen
A popular walking route on the outskirts of Ballater will once again be open to locals and visitors next week due to the repairs of an historic bridge being completed.
Hunt is on for Ballater’s games history as organisers appeal for artefacts
An international search is underway for souvenirs and memorabilia from one of Royal Deeside’s oldest highland games.
Police launch major search for missing Aberdeenshire man Andrew Gregory, 35
A major search has been launched for a missing Aberdeenshire man.
Police issue urgent appeal as huge search launched for missing man near Ballater
Police have launched a huge search for a missing man suspected to be in the Ballater area.
Deeside raises a glass to Prince Charles on his 70th birthday
It was a week like no other in recent memory for the people of Ballater.
Ballater tearoom offers free prosecco to celebrate Prince Charles’ 70th birthday
A tearoom with a royal connection will raise a glass of fizz to mark the Duke of Rothesay's birthday tomorrow.
Royal Deeside community angered as housing association wins planning on appeal
The managers of a housing association have been branded “arrogant” after winning an appeal to build affordable houses on the site of a Victorian school in a Royal Deeside community.
North-east man dies in hospital following A93 crash
Police have a named a north-east teenager who died in a crash in Perthshire last week.
Human remains discovered in Ballater woodland identified after nearly six months
Human remains which were found in woodland on the outskirts of Ballater have been formally identified after nearly six months of investigation.
North-east landmark returned to former glory three years after being devastated by Storm Frank
A north-east landmark has been returned to its former glory, three years after it was devastated by Storm Frank.
Two men charged in connection with alleged theft of high-value electric bikes in Ballater
Two men have been charged in connection with the alleged theft of a number of high-value electric bikes from a shop in Aberdeenshire.
Eight high-value electric bikes stolen from Ballater shop
Eight high-value electric bikes have been stolen from a shop in Ballater at the weekend.
Ballater’s Old Royal Station reopens to the public – three years after devastating fire left it in ruins
A renowned royal landmark once feared to have disappeared forever officially reopened to the public yesterday with a triumphant ceremony.
Finishing touches added with Ballater tourist attraction reveal just days away
Ballater’s Old Royal Station has risen from the ashes of a devastating 2015 fire and will officially reopen next week.
Royal recording raises thousands for Storm Frank victims
A charity album backed by Prince Charles has raised thousands of pounds for the Ballater victims of Storm Frank.