Victory for villagers as Deeside bus route is granted stay of execution
A Sunday bus service between two Deeside communities has been granted a stay of execution after thousands of people protested against plans to axe the service.
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Danish bus company apologises after using planks to cross historic Aberdeenshire bridge
A Danish bus company has apologised after footage emerged of its staff using planks to manoeuvre a coach over an Aberdeenshire bridge where extremely heavy vehicles are prohibited.
Ballater Highland Games celebrate 100th birthday of beloved war hero chieftain
Visitors at the Highland Games in Ballater had two very special reasons to celebrate the occasion.
IN PICTURES: Duke of Rothesay enjoys a whisky as he opens Ballater Highland Games
Prince Charles enjoyed his favourite dram as he opened the Ballater Highland Games this morning.
Explore the outdoors: Cycling from Ballater to Balmoral
Ballater has become a bit of a cycling hub with two bicycle shops (both hiring bikes), some good routes radiating out of it and some great coffee shops.
Clint Eastwood among stars rumoured to be flying in for north-east wedding
A Deeside community is making plans for the expected arrival of some major Hollywood names for a wedding.
Outrage at proposals to ban alcohol from Highland Games gatherings
The organisers of Highland Games gatherings have raised fears that the events could be killed off by a possible alcohol ban.
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.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Ballater mother made MBE for charity work
A prolific fundraiser and founder of a north-east charity has been made an MBE.
As a dozen giant rubber ducks prepare to race down the River Dee, here’s everything you need to know about the Ballater Duck Festival
England has a Yorkshire Pudding boat race, Wales has an Elvis carnival and Scotland has… a Duck Festival? Philippa Gerrard found out more about one of the more unusual events taking place in the north-east this summer.
Housing association wins planning approval for 24 affordable homes in Ballater on old school site
A disused Victorian school site in Royal Deeside will be converted into 24 affordable homes.
Review into Ballater Station overspend finds delays and money were ‘justified’ by its stunning resurrection
Councillors have praised the stunning restoration of the historic Ballater Station but accepted that lessons must to be learned from the project.
Aberdeen firm fined £24,000 after pensioners plummet down hatch left open by workmen
A pensioner was left housebound for three months after she fell through a hatch left open by workmen - which also caught out her brother-in-law.
Community prepares to celebrate 100th birthday of Scotland’s oldest clan chief
Preparations are underway to celebrate the 100th birthday of a war hero believed to be the oldest Scottish clan chieftain.
Braemar residents all aboard campaign for Sunday bus service
The Braemar Tourism Group has launched a “use it or lose it” campaign to support a Sunday bus service in Deeside.
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.
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.