Cruden Bay author honoured with lifetime membership of Dracula Society
An author who detailed Bram Stoker’s links with the north-east has been honoured with a lifetime membership of a group named after the Irishman’s greatest creation.
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Dracula author descendant visits north-east towns on anniversary of Bram Stoker’s death
The great-grand nephew of Dracula author Bram Stoker has visited a number of locations made famous by his relative.
Descendant of Dracula author Bram Stoker to return to the north-east
A descendant of Dracula author Bram Stoker will return to the north-east later this month to give a series of talks.
New exhibition shows how Cruden Bay attracted everybody from Churchill to Colman’s Mustard mogul
For a while at least, the north-east resort of Cruden Bay was almost as famous as Baden Baden, Bordeaux or Cannes.
North-east head teacher defends decision to return to classroom despite poor inspection
A north-east head teacher who put her job on hold to go back into the classroom due to staffing shortages has said she would do the same again - despite a poor inspection report.
North-east woman publishes her first novel to highlight region’s coastal treasures
A north-east writer has published her first novel and based it around the stunning and rugged Buchan and Aberdeen coastlines.
Slains Castle provides inspiration for ‘dark but exciting’ orchestral composition
A historic Aberdeenshire castle has provided the inspiration for a local composer’s new piece of orchestral music.
Plaque commemorating Bram Stoker’s links with north-east hotel unveiled
A plaque has been installed at the north-east hotel where Bram Stoker began writing his most famous work.
Coastguard issue warning after dog dies at beauty spot
A coastguard has urged walkers to keep their pets on leads while out near cliff edges after another dog sadly died at the historic Slains Castle.
Christmas tree in Cruden Bay ransacked by ‘mindless hooligans’
A Christmas tree in a north-east community has been ransacked by vandals who tore the festive lights from its branches.
Police called to two-car crash on A90
Police are at the scene of a two-car crash on a major north-east road. The collision happened on the A90 Aberdeen to Peterhead road, at Cruden Bay, a short time ago. Officers have confirmed the vehicles are reportedly in a ditch, however no one has been injured. It is understood the road is passable.
Two-vehicle collision on major Aberdeenshire road
Police are currently in attendance at a collision on the A90.
SSE apologise for recent north-east power cuts
A Scottish energy company has apologised to residents of two north-east villages after a series of recent power cuts.
Aberdeen restaurant boss subjected female colleague to brutal, ‘prolonged’ assault after being challenged for smoking
A former restaurant boss has been ordered to pay £5,000 in compensation to a female employee who he brutally assaulted after being challenged for smoking indoors.
Police appeal after sheep worrying incident in Cruden Bay
Police are appealing for information following a sheep worrying incident on a farm near Cruden Bay that left one animal with horrific injuries.
North-east public gather to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday
Hundreds of north-east residents attended commemorative services to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War yesterday.
Hotel where Bram Stoker started writing Dracula to be awarded plaque
The hotel where Bram Stoker began writing Dracula is to be recognised with a special plaque celebrating the link.
Iconic Slains Castle to keep its listed status
An iconic north-east castle with links to author Bram Stoker is to keep its B-listed status.
New book details Bram Stoker’s links to the north-east
A new book will offer a fresh insight into the links between Dracula author Bram Stoker and a north-east village.
North-east woman ordered to pay compensation after her dogs killed sheep
A woman was yesterday ordered to pay a farmer compensation after her dogs mauled a sheep.
North-east dog owner admits sheep worrying offences
A man has admitted being in charge of two dogs which chased, attacked and killed a sheep.
Successful RNLI rescue leads to warnings about dog walking at north-east castle
Visitors to Slains Castle are being urged not to underestimate the dangers posed by the beauty spot and the sheer cliffs on which the ruin stands.
Decision on Slains Castle listed status appeal delayed
A decision on listed building status for the north-east castle that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula has been delayed.
Cruden Bay vandals destroy a dozen floral displays
Vandals targeted dozens of planters in a Buchan village in a rampage that could damage its In Bloom hopes.
Slains Castle could lose listed status
A historic north-east castle which famously inspired Bram Stoker's novel Dracula could have its listed status revoked.
A captivating country house in Cruden Bay – on the market for around £300,000
From the moment you walk up the garden path to Auchiries Farm-house in Cruden Bay, you will be captivated by this charming country pad.
Cruden Bay care home attempts to rebuild reputation after negative report
A north-east care home is trying to rebuild its reputation after residents were said to be treated “more like objects than people”.
Car rolls down steep embankment at Slains Castle
A car rolled more than 160ft down an embankment before stopping just short of a sea cliff at an historic Aberdeenshire beauty spot last night.
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.
Teen motorist left fighting for his life in hospital after north-east crash
A teenage motorist was last night in hospital fighting for his life following a north-east road crash.
Teenager taken to hospital after serious Aberdeenshire crash
A teenager had to be rushed to hospital last night following a serious crash in Aberdeenshire.
Teams scramble to save dog after fall from Slains Castle cliff
Rescue teams had to scramble down the side of a rocky cliff face to save an injured dog after it tumbled from cliffs in Aberdeenshire.