Former north-east toilet block is reopened as sailing clubhouse
A new north-east boating clubhouse has officially been opened, but only after five years of work and a £100,000 investment.
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Pride and joy as Buckie teenagers unveil new Cullen skiff
The sound of pipes filled the Cullen air yesterday as the Artemis set out on her maiden voyage in the harbour.
World-class long distance swimmers to train at Cullen Sea School
A group of international endurance swimmers are heading to Moray later this month to train in the open water.
North-east man forgoes blueprint to build boat from design entirely in his head
A north-east man has completed an unusual feat by building what is believed to be his community's first ever fishing boat constructed without any advance planning.
Kayak team attempt dramatic rescue of minke whale entangled in rope in Outer Hebrides
The death of a minke whale after a dramatic rescue attempt sparked a row about “ghost” fishing gear yesterday.
Boat beached at Moray harbour as users hit out at council over its ‘awful state’
Users of a Moray harbour have hit out at the local authority for its "shocking" condition after a boat became beached on a sandbank.
No more cabins for Northlink ferries due to safety regulations
No additional cabins can be built on NorthLink’s ferries due to safety regulations - but four extra berths will be installed in the coming months.
Wooden boat lifted back to the surface by crane at Moray harbour
A wooden boat has been raised from the seabed in a Moray harbour.
Buchanhaven boat shed opens
A new aquarium opened at the weekend as part of a project to keep the north-east’s fishing heritage alive.
Fishermen rack up huge legal bill in turf war
Fishermen embroiled in a battle with a landowner at a historic harbour who is stopping them parking their boats have run up a legal bill into tens of thousands of pounds.
Floating paper suit sparks north-east lifeboat call-out
A north-east lifeboat was called to check on a drifting buoy nine miles out at sea this morning.
Moray boat builder anticipates boom with world-first vessel
A Moray boat-building firm is expected to treble its takings in the next three years as it constructs a vessel with the potential to make waves all over the world
Firefighters called to vessel in north-east port
Firefighters were called to Aberdeen Harbour today following a fire scare on board a ship.
Norwegain yacht left stranded in Moray Firth after engine fails
A Norwegian vessel is stranded in the Moray Firth.
Mearns villagers honoured for role in repairing historic north-east fishing boat
Big-hearted villagers who helped a team of volunteers get a historic fishing boat back in the water have been honoured for their efforts.
Fire crews called back to north-east boat as flames reignite
Firefighters have been called back to a blaze at a north-east port.
PICTURES: Look at damage to historic north-east ship as voyage south approaches
These images show the scale of the damage suffered to a historic north-east fishing boat after a blast of wind toppled it in a Mearns port.
Historic north-east fishing boat to remain in situ after becoming “completely flooded”
A historic north-east fishing boat that was almost "completely flooded" after toppling in a Mearns port will remain in situ until temporary repairs have been carried out.
Massive salvage operation to right historic north-east fishing boat
A massive salvage operation has been launched to save a historic north-east fishing boat that capsized at a bustling harbour festival.
Mega-yacht sparks hopes for economic boost in Highlands
A huge cruise yacht was anchored off Kyle yesterday, raising hopes that increased marine tourism could provide a much-needed economic boost for the area.
No movement at Cove Harbour one month after council ordered boulder removal
A plastic surgeon has failed to comply with a council order to clear a "farcical" blockade from one of the north-east's oldest docks.
Coastguard teams aiding stricken vessel in Highland loch
Coastguards teams have been called to the aid of a boat hit by windy weather whilst sailing in a Highland loch.
Veteran Aberdeenshire boatbuilder’s vessel embarks on maiden voyage
What may be the last fishing vessel of its kind built in Scotland has been launched at a north-east harbour by a team of veteran boatbuilders.
Veteran north-east boat builders construct last of its kind vessel
A trio of veteran north-east shipbuilders have completed a seven-year labour of love to construct what may be the last fishing vessel of its kind.
Family reunited 100 years since sinking of north-east ship by notorious German U-boat
Exactly 100 years ago today a north-east ship with 15 crew members on-board was torpedoed, killing all on board, in the final attack by a German U-boat during World War I.
Peterhead to house North Sea maritime firefighting team
Fire brigade chiefs want to base a specialist maritime unit at a top fishing port.
Stricken cargo ship off Highland coast “re-floats itself”
A cargo vessel grounded on the west Highland coast has re-floated off its own accord.
North-east designer crafts £750,000 Bond villian-esque “sea suites”
They may look like something a Bond villain might live in, but these innovative plans by a north-east designer could soon be on the market.
Largest cruise ship in the world docks in Southampton
The largest cruise ship in the world docked in a UK port for the first time yesterday.
Boat carrying radioactive waste anchored near Inverness
A ship which sparked the evacuation of a North Sea oil platform last night is currently anchored near Inverness.
Shetland gunman: Shots reportedly fired at police by man in inflatable boat
Police are currently dealing with a "firearms incident" said to involve a man on board an inflatable boat off the Shetland coast.
Captain of super yacht in Aberdeen discusses life on the seas
It was the super yacht that caused a stir when it docked amid the rabble of offshore vessels in Aberdeen Harbour.