Councillors agree on reduced speed limit at Crathes
A notorious stretch of an Aberdeenshire road where eight accidents took place over a seven year period will be reduced to 40mph to help improve safety.
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Raise the roof! New book celebrates Crathes Castle’s ceilings
Fairytale-like turrets, intricate designed gargoyles and Robert the Bruce's ancient Horn of Leys are just a few of the treasures within Crathes Castle.
History of Crathes Public Hall to be preserved
Aberdeenshire Council has granted planning permission for a replacement community hall.
Fears golden eagle spotted flying with trap stuck to leg could suffer ‘lingering death’
Nature experts fear a rare bird of prey could suffer a "lingering death" after it was spotted struggling through the air with a trap attached to its leg.
Stonehaven to Crathes Slug Road reopened four weeks early
Extensive roadworks to repair important bridges on the A957 Stonehaven to Crathes Slug Road have been completed four weeks ahead of schedule.
Planning application submitted for new north-east village hall
A Deeside community could soon have a new village hall.
16 pictures from this year’s Crathes Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally
The heavens might have opened but that didn’t stop car enthusiasts making the pilgrimage to Crathes in Aberdeenshire on Sunday.
Residents urged to be prepared after flood warning issued for north of Scotland
A flood warning was issued for the north of Scotland this morning as rain continued to pour on plans for a sunny bank holiday.
Lengthy diversion to be put in place on Slug Road due to rolling closures
Motorists travelling between Stonehaven and Crathes will face a lengthy diversion over the summer months due to essential bridge repair works on the Slug Road.
Body discovered in Aberdeenshire woods confirmed as missing teenager Liam Smith
Police have confirmed the body discovered in the woods south of Banchory on Friday afternoon was missing teenager Liam Smith.
Unusual video of badger climbing a tree becomes internet sensation
With their short legs and squat bodies, badgers are well known for digging and burrowing.
Archaeologists unearth ‘interesting’ finds on Deeside dig
Archaeologists at a site in Crathes have unearthed some “really pleasing” items in their search for Deeside’s most ancient settlers.
Archaeologists re-visit Crathes site in hope to find more evidence of Deeside’s ancient settlers
Archaeologists will return to a site in Crathes this weekend to search for further evidence of Deeside’s ancient settlers.
Major search for missing Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith to be scaled back as family thank public for ‘overwhelming’ response
Police are to scale back the search for missing Aberdeen schoolboy Liam Smith in the next few days.
Mum of missing Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith tells of difficult Christmas without son
The mum of missing teenager Liam Smith has told of how difficult Christmas will be this year without her son.
Helicopter footage released as Liam Smith search continues
Police have released helicopter footage of the area where they have been searching for missing teenager Liam Smith.
Police search for missing Aberdeen teenager
Police in Aberdeen are appealing for information to help trace Lealani Slessor, who has been reported missing from the Hazlehead area of the city.
Police continue search for missing Aberdeen schoolboy Liam Smith two weeks since last sighting
It is now two weeks since anyone has seen missing Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith.
Police continue extensive searches for Liam Smith around Crathes area
Extensive ground searches have continued for missing Aberdeen teen Liam Smith but police say they have ruled-out scores of reported sightings from concerned members of the public.
Searches continue in Crathes to trace missing teenager Liam Smith
Officers are continuing to carry out extensive searches in the Crathes area for teenager Liam Smith as it approaches two weeks since he was reported missing.
Car accident on B9077 Aberdeen to Banchory road
Emergency services were called to a car accident on the B9077 Aberdeen to Banchory road.
North-east bus services could be axed due to lack of demand
Communities in Aberdeenshire face are facing having their public transport axed due to lack of people using the service.
Historic Deeside village hall to be knocked down and replaced
A Deeside village hall will be knocked down and replaced with a new building.
Clip on for some high adventure at Go Ape
Picturesque forest walks are great.
WATCH: Aberdeen South Harbour quays named after Scottish castles
The new quays at Aberdeen’s £350million South Harbour will be named after some of the most iconic castles in Scotland.
VIDEO: Historic “old lady” returns to Royal Deeside Railway
An historic “old lady” returned to Royal Deeside yesterday with the homecoming of the Bon Accord steam locomotive.
VIDEO: ‘When Scotland is flourishing, the UK is flourishing’… Theresa May visits north-east during election campaign
Theresa May has said she will work to ensure that Scotland and the UK “flourish together” as she made her first trip of the General Election campaign north of the border.
“Emotional” fundraiser for north-east charity boss surpasses £61,000 in just three weeks
An "emotional" fundraising drive for a north-east charity chief left paralysed by a mystery illness has raised more than £61,000 in under three weeks.
EnQuest announces first oil from Scolty/Crathes
EnQuest has announced that first oil from the North Sea Scolty/Crathes development was today achieved under budget and ahead of schedule.
Children of paralysed north-east charity boss raised almost £40k in six days to buy him a custom car
The children of a north-east charity boss, who was left paralysed by a mystery illness, have raised more than £39,000 to give their dad a new lease on life - in just six days.
PICTURES: Deeside castle’s infamous ghostly figure caught on camera following bumper Halloween weekend
For almost three centuries, there have been sightings of a ghostly figure seen staring from the windows of a historic Deeside castle.
13 spooky events worth checking out this Halloween in the north of Scotland
As Halloween approaches, we look at some of the spine-tingling attractions and events taking place in Aberdeen and the north-east.