Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay spoke out about the city centre bus gates. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson.

Scottish Tory leader slams ‘pig-headed’ Aberdeen councillors over bus gates debacle

Russell Findlay said the bus gates fiasco is "completely and utterly bonkers" as he called for councillors to scrap the scheme.

By Adele Merson

We sat down with Jason Dorey and Ross McKirdy to find out more about the exciting venture. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Exclusive first look at world’s biggest Top Gear car collection coming to Grampian Transport Museum

Petrolheads will have the chance to see some of the show's most iconic motors on display in the north-east.

By Isaac Buchan

Officers found the cannabis farm at a property in Blackburn.

£200k cannabis farm uncovered in raid on Blackburn home

Four men are due to appear in court in Aberdeen.

By Ross Hempseed

Scott Rowan with partner Courtney Mcluckie and children Amber and Effie.

Urgent surgery needed for Oban dad with hole in heart ‘bigger than doctors expected’

Scott Rowan says as soon as the money is raised he can have the operation within six weeks.

By Louise Glen

Wick High School pays tribute after death of ‘kind and gentle’ S4 pupil

The school announced the tragic news on its website.

By Ross Hempseed

The West Fraser mill between Inverness and Nairn features in this week's update. Image: Sandy McCook/Clarke Cooper/DC Thomson

Inverness planning: ‘Cloud factory’ plans major shift from road to rail

The latest Inverness planning update is here.

By Stuart Findlay

When I read in the Guardian this weekend that GB Energy was having problems trying to recruit a top dog for the new publicly funded company based in Aberdeen, I knew it wasn’t because of the house prices.

Rebecca Buchan: Aberdeen is a wonderful place to live – so just why is GB Energy struggling to recruit a head honcho?

Why is it so hard to consider someone would move to Aberdeen to head up GB Energy.

By Rebecca Buchan

Burghead Parish Church can be seen in a drone footage. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Scotmid reveal why they want to transform a closed kirk which fell victim to Church of Scotland cuts

Scotmid has spoken out after we exclusively revealed their plans.

By Sean McAngus

Battle over ‘inappropriate Brazilian slate’ as developer transforms historic watermill outside Huntly into modern home

Objections have been raised regarding building materials such used to restore building.

By Ross Hempseed

Oday Dabbagh withfans before the Scottish Cup match between Aberdeen and Dunfermline Athletic at Pittodrie. Image: SNS.

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin challenges loan duo to earn permanent deals

Dons manager hopes Oday Dabbagh and Jeppe Okkels can be short-term and long-term solutions for his side.

By Paul Third

Oday Dabbagh on the Aberdeen bench during the Scottish Cup match against Dunfermline Athletic at Pittodrie. Image: Shutterstock.

Oday Dabbagh loved ‘crazy’ Aberdeen atmosphere – as he backs himself to hit goal trail for Dons

Palestine international striker Oday Dabbagh has spoken for the first time about signing for Aberdeen on deadline day, having been at Pittodrie on Sunday.

By Ryan Cryle

Ross County manager Don Cowie speaks at a press conference at the Global Energy Stadium, Dingwall.

Ross County boss Don Cowie backs Stuart Kettlewell for return to management after Motherwell abuse ‘no one needs to tolerate’

Ahead of County's trip to Fir Park, Ross County manager Cowie understands why ex-Staggies boss Kettlewell quit Well due to fan abuse 'affecting his family'.