Fallen north and north-east heroes of WWI given voice in new book
One Saturday night during the Great War, a youngster called Jimmy Scott and a friend bought some bottles of “porter ale” in the Aberdeenshire village of Methlick.
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Major international military operation to focus on north of Scotland
Major military operations are to hone in on the north west as an extensive training exercise involving 13 countries is to take place over a two-week period.
New RAF submarine hunter facility on schedule for completion
The future home of the RAF Lossiemouth's new fleet of submarine hunting planes is on target for completion.
End of an era as iconic RAF plane flies by Lossiemouth for the final time
For more than a decade they were a dramatic sight in the skies over the north of Scotland.
Britain’s first female three-star commander ‘awestruck’ but ready to get started
The first female three-star commander in Britain’s armed forces has said she is “delighted” with her appointment and is “looking forward to the challenge”.
Badger on brink of death rescued after falling into gun trench outside Aberdeen
A badger has been rescued from a military fox hole after falling into the pit and spending hours trying to claw itself out.
New research reveals the true scale of the pressures faced by the armed forces at Christmas
New research has revealed the true scale of the emotional difficulties faced by armed force workers at Christmas time.
Stars praise ‘amazing job’ of Armed Forces at awards ceremony
Celebrities have joined members of the Armed Forces at a red carpet awards ceremony recognising the contributions of the military.
Force for Good: Ex-Navy mine expert ‘eternally grateful’ for help during his transition to civilian life
Life after the armed forces can provide a huge shock to the system for many former personnel.
10,000 square foot peace sign appears across from Army barracks
A Highland businessman has created a 10,000 square foot peace sign directly opposite a military base in a protest against escalating global conflict.
Armed Forces veterans pass on their skills to teach Moray schoolchildren
The specialised skills and expertise of Armed Forces veterans are being used to teach Moray schoolchildren how to be their "best selves"
More opportunities for women in the RAF than ever before according to Forres-born RAF officer
A RAF officer who began her career as a business management student has praised the air force for offering more opportunities to women.
Aberdeen victim of First World War receives full military burial in France
An Aberdeen sailor killed during the First World War has received a full military burial service in France more than a century after his death.
Police appeal after military-style bayonet found in Kirkwall garden
A military-style bayonet has been found in a garden in Kirkwall.
Emily Thornberry says Russian cyber attack a greater threat than Russian submarines
Russian cyber attacks are a greater threat than Russian submarines, according to Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry.
Part of Nato fleet tasked with keeping shipping lanes open docks at Aberdeen
The spectre of the First and Second World Wars still loom large for many today, but for one Nato fleet, clearing up their explosive aftermath remains a matter of life and death.
Fears over deterrent to Russians in north
SNP leader Ian Blackford has queried whether the UK Government has done enough to protect the Far North from Russian incursion.
RAF first to lift ban on women
The long-standing ban on women serving in close-combat fighting roles in the Armed Forces has been lifted first by the RAF Regiment.
North-east man accused of terrorism offences had thousands of documents detailing military techniques
A man accused of committing terrorism offences had thousands of documents downloaded from the internet detailing military techniques on computer equipment, a court heard yesterday.
VIDEO: Hundreds line streets to welcome heroes home
Hundreds of soldiers have been given a heroes welcome after returning to Aberdeen from tours of Iraq and Ukraine.
Bid to save the Gordon Highlanders Museum reaches halfway point
A campaign to save a cash-strapped Aberdeen museum from closure is already approaching the halfway mark.
Plea for reconsideration of Fort George closure plans
“Brutal cuts” to Scottish military bases, including Fort George, should be reconsidered, according to Veterans Minister Keith Brown.
Gordon Highlanders museum aims to build World War I trench
The Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen has lodged plans to create a replica World War I trench in an effort to lure more visitors.
Health chiefs join armed forces in objection to £150million north-east development
North-east health chiefs have joined the armed forces in objecting to a huge 550-home development amid noise concerns.
Moray war widow plans parliament protest
A Moray war widow will march on parliament to demand that "unfair" rules governing pension payments are overturned.
Day to honour Moray’s armed forces
Hundreds of people are expected to line the streets of Keith this month for Armed Forces Day.
Kirk ministers urged to become military chaplains
Church of Scotland ministers have been urged to consider becoming military chaplains because demand for their services remains as “high as ever”.
Charlie’s diverse motoring collection
Charlie Munro tells Cheryl Livingstone about his collection of vehicles that are all a little bit different.
Businessman joins drive to help charity
A north-east businessman is revving up his involvement in a charity which aims to empower sick and wounded military veterans through motorsport.
War-zone medics make move offshore
In the past few weeks, BBC1 has been showing a new drama, Our Girl, which tells the story of a young army medic working in war-torn Afghanistan.
Highland man appointed veterans’ champion
A Highland man has been appointed Scotland's first veterans commissioner.
Subsea industry calls in military
An event aiming to encourage more service leavers into the subsea industry is being held in Aberdeen next week.