Completion of 30ft Nessie sculpture marks major milestone for Raigmore Hospital gardens
Children at Raigmore Hospital will be able to catch their first glimpse of the Loch Ness Monster following the creation of a vibrant outdoor attraction.
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Highlanders encouraged to take on ‘once in a lifetime’ experience in aid of The Archie Foundation
Highlanders are being encouraged to take part in a “once in a lifetime” experience to one of the seven wonders of the world – all in aid of a charity which supports local sick children.
Volunteers and charity workers praised at Celebrate Aberdeen Awards
Hard workers from charities and voluntary groups across the north-east have been commended for their dedication to improving the lives of others.
Most successful abseil as The Archie Foundation announce £33k total for Dunrobin Castle descent
A Highland charity is celebrating its most successful charity abseil after harnessing the power of thrill-seekers to raise tens of thousands of pounds to benefit sick children in hospital.
Charity pedalers smash target time as they navigate NC500 in less than 40 hours for Archie Foundation
Two fundraisers have smashed their target of navigating the North Coast 500 route by bicycle in less than 40 hours.
Finalists announced for awards which honour volunteer efforts in Aberdeen
The finalists of a popular Aberdeen third-sector award initiative have just been announced.
New gardens to provide relief for sick kids at Raigmore Hospital
A charity is hoping to improve the experience for sick children in hospital through the creation of a new outdoor space.
Oor Wullie artist speaks of inspiration behind her popular creation
An artist has spoken of the inspiration behind her masterpiece as thousands of Oor Wullie fans go in search of the statue she created.
Caley Thistle throw support behind The Archie Foundation
Caley Thistle have pledged their support for a children’s charity in the north as the team prepare for their upcoming season.
Children’s hospital staff and patients to get on their dancing shoes for The Archie Foundation
Hospital staff and their child patients are to take to the dancefloor to raise money for charity.
North residents search out Oor Wullie statues dotted around Inverness
Residents and visitors to Inverness stopped to admire Scotland’s favourite son as statues of the legendary comic character were unveiled across the city.
Final preparations under way for launch of Oor Wullie Bucket Trail
He is one of Scotland's most iconic characters, known to comic-strip fans of all ages.
VisitScotland sponsors latest statue for Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail
VisitScotland has sponsored an iconic statue for Inverness as part of the Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Ballater mother made MBE for charity work
A prolific fundraiser and founder of a north-east charity has been made an MBE.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Archie Foundation chairman Joe Mackie made an OBE
An Aberdeen man who has overseen the growth of a leading charity and brightened the lives of thousands of children has been made an OBE.
Volunteers needed for Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail
Oor Wullie fans across the Highlands are being called upon to help made a charity trail a resounding success.
ARCHIE charity abseil fundraiser at Dunrobin Castle in Highlands now tops £10k
A charity abseil at a historic castle later this month in aid of sick children in the Highlands has already topped £10,000.
Aberdeen school takes to Oor Wullie Trail to raise money for children’s hospital
Pupils at an Aberdeen school have been getting creative and raising funds, all in aid of The Archie Foundation.
Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail: Artist creates latest addition at Inverness shopping centre
An artist gave shoppers a live demonstration of her work yesterday as she began designing a sculpture for a charity trail.
‘Super mum’ to abseil down 13th century castle for charity
A Highland mum is to abseil down the side of a “fairy-tale castle” to raise cash in recognition of her daughter’s life being saved.
Halfway point as intrepid cyclists go cross-country for The Archie Foundation
A world record breaker and a band of intrepid cyclists have set off on a cross-country mission to help sick kids across the north of Scotland.
Design shortlist revealed for Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail
Designs based on famous faces, paintings, nature and pastimes have been picked to line Scotland’s streets for the country’s largest ever public art trail.
Charity donation funds new outdoor play area for Aberdeen’s sick kids
Sick kids in Aberdeen have been given a new outdoor play area thanks to a £90,000 charity donation.
Fashion fiesta at Inverness Eastgate Centre
A fashion fiesta at Inverness’ Eastgate Shopping Centre will see volunteers “step into spring” for The Archie Foundation Highland.
Cycling record-breaker seeks members of the public to join him on gruelling 265-mile charity challenge
Members of the public are being given the chance to cycle beside a world-leading athlete for a leading children’s charity.
Kind-hearted father thanks Archie Foundation with generous donation
A Fortrose father has thanked The Archie Foundation for the care shown to his family by handing over £4,550 to the charity.
Sod cut on two multi-million-pound hospital developments in the north-east
The sod has been cut on two multi-million-pound developments which will transform healthcare in the north-east.
Aberdeen’s New Year of giving will take flight in 2019
Aberdonians have been pilloried for their alleged meanness by any number of musical hall acts and stand-up comics down the years.
Aberdeen dad readies running shoes to pay back charities which helped his premature son
An Aberdeen dad has signed up for a transatlantic trip in aid of the city’s sick kids.
Virtual reality headsets donated to children at hospitals across the north and north-east
Cutting edge gaming equipment has been donated to children at hospitals across the north and north-east in an effort to improve their stays in hospital.
All day dance-a-thon to take place at Inverness Eastgate Centre
All-day dance-a-thons are to take place inside the Inverness Eastgate Centre this Friday and Saturday.
P&J helps rally support for Granite City air ambulance
Business and charity leaders from across the north-east have backed calls for a new air ambulance to be based in the region.