Bottle smashing and vandalism mar Rosemarkie youth beach party
Police broke up a rowdy teenage beach party in Rosemarkie at the weekend.
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Aberdeen beach tragedy: Authorities trying to trace families of women who died after ‘underestimating’ treacherous conditions
An extensive investigation is under way following the deaths of two women in a tragic midnight swimming accident off Aberdeen beach.
Rusting beach rails to be inspected ‘ASAP’ as city prepares for summer
Rusting handrails along Aberdeen’s beachfront will be inspected “as soon as possible” ahead of the busy summer season, a city councillor has vowed.
Tourism drive to improve Thurso’s appeal to holiday makers
The drive to improve Thurso’s appeal as a holiday hub continues next week with the launch of an initiative to create a cadre of tourism ambassadors.
Police name Outer Hebrides tourist who died after being swept out to sea
Police have confirmed the identity of the woman who died in an incident at Nisabost beach on the Isle of Harris.
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.
Hunt continues for missing Inverness street trader after faking his own death in America
US marshals are continuing the hunt for an Inverness busker and street trader who was reported missing off the California coast.
Remembering the fire that shaped Aberdeen’s esplanade five years on
It's five years to the day that flames tore through Jimmy Chung's restaurant on Aberdeen's beach esplanade.
Team of stoat sniffer dogs to be recruited on Orkney
A team of specially-trained detection dogs – the first of their kind in the country – are to be tasked to sniff out stoats on Orkney.
Coastal erosion could spell the end for a popular Moray beach – and the village that shelters behind it
Stark warnings have been issued about the potential loss of an entire Moray village to coastal erosion.
Minke whale dies after washing up on Highland beach
A 20ft minke whale has died on a Highland beach despite the desperate efforts of rescuers.
New mosque in Aberdeen takes major step forward
For almost two decades Aberdeen’s Muslim community has dreamed of creating a new place of worship in the city.
Volunteers help clear Spey Bay beach as part of national campaign
Volunteers braved the rain and harsh winds to help clear litter from a Moray beach as part of a national campaign.
Watch this amazing sunrise as autumn sets in across the north-east
The beautiful sunrise was filmed this morning from Balmedie beach.
Inverness girl makes dress out of beached litter in a bid to inspire change
A young girl from Inverness who created a truly rubbish dress out of marine litter said she hopes to inspire a sea change in public attitudes towards pollution.
Lossiemouth group launch fundraising campaign to save ageing bridge
A Lossiemouth group has launched a campaign to raise £10,000 to save an ageing bridge.
Moray tourist hotspot introduces voluntary parking charge
A popular Moray summer hotspot has introduced a new parking scheme to help cover the upkeep costs.
Crisis in fight against plastic pollution on Aberdeenshire beaches
Beaches in Aberdeenshire are becoming a “hot spot” for plastic pollution, an environmental charity has warned.
Highland cow refuses to moo-ve out of the way
The Isle of Harris isn't known for traffic jams but Mangela Coia was caught up in one when a Highland cow refused to move off the road.
VIDEO: Kite surfers get air on Aberdeenshire beach
Watch these kite surfers get some serious air whilst at Balmedie beach last weekend.
Plastic problem on Highland beaches being tackled
Visitors to local beaches should be encouraged to pick up three pieces of litter, according to a number of Highland councillors.
Seaside rescue as Aberdeen lifeboat saves stranded beach goers
Three men were rescued by a lifeboat crew after getting stranded on rocks off the Aberdeen coastline yesterday.
Isle of Harris Beach voted one of the UK’s top ten
With its white sands and deep blue waters, it is obviously a special place.
North-east surf club in beach battle with windfarm developers
A north-east surfing club is preparing to fight windfarm developers over fears the project could destroy the “jewel in the crown” of their sport.
OAP’s concern for beach over stolen trolleys
A woman has raised her concerns about pollution at a north-east beach with a major supermarket.
VIDEO: Watch brave residents take on fiery challenge on Lossiemouth beach
More than 40 hardy Lossiemouth residents braved a fiery charity challenge by hot-footing it across a trail of burning embers last night.
New forms of lifesaver by Lossiemouth beaches
A coastal Moray town is braced against the dangers that the sea can pose now that lifesaving defibrillators have been installed by its two beaches.
Life-size replicas of whales used in Aberdeen stranding training exercise
Wildlife enthusiasts sharpened their skills at saving the lives of stranded sea creatures during a training exercise in Aberdeen at the weekend.
Police search beach and cemetery as concerns grow for missing Nusrat
Police searching for a missing Aberdeen woman have combed the city’s beach, Seaton Park and even a cemetery as they look for clues.
Water danger highlighted by community safety minister after mother and son drowned at Aberdeen beach
New signs have been installed at Aberdeen beach in a bid to help people stay safe as the summer sun draws people to the seaside.
Road closed after suspected ordnance device found at Orkney beach
Navy bomb disposal experts are being sent to deal with a suspected wartime landmine found on an Orkney beach.
The moment a pick-up truck started sinking on picturesque island beach
Villagers battled for hours to rescue a pickup vehicle sinking on a picturesque beach in the Western Isles.