Bird hide opened in Moray village as part of project to protect wading birds
A bird hide has been opened in the Cairngorms as part of a project to protect habitats for wading birds which are in decline across the country.
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Path to link Cairngorm attractions to be created to keep tourists in area longer
A path will be created in the Cairngorms to connect two attractions in an attempt to keep tourists in the area for longer.
Astronomy group in Cairngorms explores observatory idea to build on Dark Sky Park status
Astronomy enthusiasts are preparing to reach out to locals in the Cairngorms about the possibility of establishing an observatory.
Writing workshops in Cairngorms to explore relationship with nature
A series of writing workshops to explore relationships with the Cairngorms National Park will take place later this month.
Moray castle closed to the public for more than 15 years to re-open as a tourist attraction
A Moray castle which was declared unsafe for public access more than 15 years ago is being given a major refurbishment.
Burnt remains of Glenshee Hotel to be resurrected in tourism development
The former Spittal of Glenshee Hotel is to get a new lease of life after it suffered from a devastating fire in 2014.
Cairngorms becomes world’s most northerly dark sky park to attract wave of winter tourists
The wonders of the night sky above the Cairngorms have been named as the world’s most northerly dark sky park.
Have you lost your fridge? Moorland group creating awareness of fly-tipping in Moray
To the person who lost their fridge can you please pick it up.
Arctic air prompts first Scottish snow gate closure of the season
A wave of cold air from the Arctic has arrived in Scotland, prompting the first snow gate closure of the season.
Indonesian woman living in Moray tells of anguish at waiting to discover if her parents were still alive
An Indonesian woman living thousands of miles away in Speyside has described her anxious wait to find out if her family survived a massive earthquake.
Equipment made available to Moray farmers to protect habitats of threatened birds
Equipment is being made available to farmers in Moray to help protect the home of endangered birds.
Effect of man-made barriers on Speyside rivers to be examined
A two-year project has been launched in the Cairngorms to protect rivers in an effort to nurture wildlife.
Emergency services attend one-vehicle collision on Highland road
Emergency services attended the site of a road collision involving a van this morning.
GALLERY: Big crowds attracted to the Tomintoul and Strathavon Highland Games
There are few things more glorious than celebrating Scotland’s rich heritage at high summer.
Moray village saves phone box that was within minutes of being hauled out of the ground and towed away
A Moray village has saved its treasured telephone box within minutes of it being pulled out of the ground and towed away on the back of a truck.
Work begins on construction of new biking trails on Glenlivet Estate
Moray will soon become a must-visit destination for mountain biking of all abilities as work begins on a new biking skills area.
Grampian politicians join forces to save 18th century bridge
Two politicians have demanded a long-term solution to protect a vulnerable historic bridge.
Cairngorms community embarks on challenge to create 1,918 poppies for Remembrance display
A Cairngorms community has embarked on a massive project to create a poignant tribute later this year.
Brazen thieves steal £1,300 of whisky from Speyside shops
Brazen thieves have stolen almost £1,300 worth of whisky from specialist shops in the industry’s heartland.
‘Professional’ scammers target village shops across north-east
A village shopkeeper has issued a warning for others to be on their guard after “professional” crooks targeted him with an elaborate ruse.
Amnesty with a difference to reduce light pollution
Moray residents are being urged to give up their bright outdoor lights and help make a dark sky park tourism bid a reality.
Cairngorms museum opens after £500,000 refurb to showcase cultural and natural heritage of area
A Cairngorms museum has reopened its doors following a massive refurbishment to better showcase the rich heritage of the area.
Museum in Cairngorms village ready to open after £500k refurb
A Moray museum is preparing to reopen its doors again following a massive refurbishment.
Former Moray secondary school to be knocked down for homes
An abandoned secondary school in the Cairngorms will be demolished to make way for new homes.
Aberdeenshire road and snow gates closed due to drifting snow
Police closed a north-east road due to drifting snow.
Dark sky bid for Speyside aims to bring corners of galaxy closer to home
The darkest corners of the galaxy could soon become the latest attraction to draw tourists to Speyside.
Warning gritting expected to be “less effective” after coldest night of the year
Motorists were yesterday warned to take care on roads because gritting treatments were expected to be “less effective” due to plunging temperatures overnight.
Snow gates closed in Cairngorms as winter weather bites
The snow gates on the A939 Lecht road have been closed as bad weather continues to blight the north-east. The gates, at Cockbridge and Bridge of Leachd, near Tomintoul, were shut at about 7.20pm. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes.
Royal duty policeman dies after 14 years in a coma
A north-east policeman whose duties included guarding the Royal Family has died after 14 years in a coma after a horrific car crash.
Former Moray secondary school could be knocked down for homes
School buildings that have lain dormant in Moray for nearly 20 years could be bulldozed to make way for new homes.
Moray Council aims to boost region’s earnings from vast forests
Under-utilised parts of Moray’s vast woodland have been earmarked as a way to boost the region’s economy.
Brazilian woman dies in crash on popular north-east tourist route
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Brazilian woman died in a crash on one of the north-east's most popular tourist routes.