Strong wind rips oil platform from Shetland pier as heavy rain batters the rest of the country
Stormy weather battered the north and north-east over the weekend, with strong wind ripping an oil platform from a pier in Shetland.
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Flood warning issued for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire as heavy rain set to continue
Motorists and homeowners are being urged to "be prepared" as heavy rain continues to hit the north-east.
Aberdeenshire knackery owners will address concerns
The owners of a controversial rendering plant have pledged to work with local residents to alleviate concerns about their activities.
Residents raise fears over return of the Kintore pong
A controversial Aberdeenshire knackery could be close to re-opening.
GALLERY: Pollution fears at Aberdeen park
Environmental officers are investigating the suspected contamination of a stream in an Aberdeen park.
VIDEO & GALLERY: Chaos for drivers and householders as flooding hits the north-east
Commuters ground to a halt last night as heavy rain battered the region - with more expected today.
Flooding closes Aberdeen supermarket
An Aberdeen supermarket has been forced to close this afternoon due to flooding.
Warning after blue-green algae is discovered in Shetland loch
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning to the dangers of algae after the substance was discovered in a Lerwick loch.
Tyre dumping condemned after incidents near Pluscarden Abbey
Hundreds of tyres have been illegally fly-tipped into a picturesque north river.
Recycling rates on the rise in Aberdeen
Recycling rates in Aberdeen have increased, despite an overall fall in Scotland.
Waste reducing in Moray as recycling efforts ranked among best in country
Recycling rates in Moray have been celebrated as one of the best in the country.
ExxonMobil unveils £140m plan to reduce flaring at ethylene plant
A £140 million plan to reduce flaring and improve infrastructure at a Fife ethylene plant has been announced by ExxonMobil.
Radioactive particle found at Dounreay foreshore deemed not a significant risk
Experts are claiming the find of americium in a tiny shard of reprocessed fuel washed up on the foreshore of the Dounreay atom plant did not pose a significant risk to human health.
Fresh pollution concerns at Broomies Burn in Ellon
A north-east burn once teeming with wildlife has again fallen victim to a mystery contamination.
Flood alert raised as heavy rain batters parts of north and north-east of Scotland
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning to potential flooding as heavy rain hits this weekend.
Roads closed after torrential rain causes floods and landslips in Moray for second day
Torrential rain caused flash flooding and landslips across Moray amid warnings that the worst may still be to come.
Public warned after suspected algae in Cooper Park pond
Elgin residents have been urged to beware the water in the town's most popular park.
Widespread flood alert issued as thunderstorms come rolling in across north of Scotland
A flood alert has been issued as heavy and thundery showers develop over Scottish skies.
Potential thunderstorms and flooding heading to the north of Scotland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for further thunderstorms and a likely chance of flooding across the north of Scotland.
Thunderstorms and heavy showers to hit the Highlands later today
The Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the Highlands this afternoon.
Flood warnings issued for north and north-east
Residents in the north and north-east are warned of flooding as more rain is forecasted to hit the region.
Fisherman to leave Aberdeen loch after more than 40 years – blaming pollution from AWPR
A fisherman will hang up his rod and net after four decades working a scientifically protected Aberdeen loch - claiming pollution has driven away its fish.
More than 4,100 fly tipping cases but only six convictions or fines
More than 4,100 incidents of fly-tipping have been reported in Aberdeenshire over the last seven years - but just six have resulted in a fine or court action.
Inverness councillor outraged after tonnes of rubble dumped in A9 lay-by
An Inverness councillor has expressed his disappointment after tonnes of rubble was dumped in a lay-by on the A9.
Flood warning issued for north-east
A flood alert for the north-east has been issued by SEPA.
Sepa called to reported pollution in Newtonhill burn
A reported oil contamination in a burn at an Aberdeenshire village has been investigated by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
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.
Sepa and planners clash over flood risk at controversial St Cyrus traveller site
A fresh battle over the risk of flooding at a controversial traveller site at St Cyrus erupted yesterday as councillors prepared to decide its fate.
Fish farming methods in the spotlight
Multiple Scottish salmon farming companies are under investigation by regulators for the possible misuse of chemicals.
PICTURES: Calls for investigation into the mystery of the disappearing Highland loch
Now you see it, now you don't.
Joint probe into illegal Balmedie waste dumping
Police and environmental officers have launched a probe into waste dumping and fire-raising at a scenic Aberdeenshire spot.
Probe after illegal waste dumped and set ablaze in Aberdeenshire countryside
Police have launched an investigation after illegal waste was dumped and set ablaze in the Aberdeenshire countryside.