Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Demolition behind Junners buildings. — Extensive demolition is currently underway at the former Junners buildings. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Business expert on why ambitious Elgin regeneration projects are template for rest of Scotland to follow

The project to revitalise South Street and Grant Lodge have been described by Scotland's Towns Partnership as "regeneration with purpose".

By David Mackay

Teen arrested after ‘gun threats’ sent to schools in Moray and the Highlands

Police were called after several schools received the malicious email.

By Chris Cromar

Aberdeen's bus gates appears poised to be settled in court.

‘See you in court!’ Aberdeen bus gates battle could be decided by judge as legal appeal lodged

The battle over the Aberdeen bus gates could come to a head in the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

By Ross Hempseed 43

Two men charged after cannabis products recovered in Inverness

They are due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court at a later date.

By Chris Cromar

Gavin had a stroke in 2021, aged just 42. Image: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson.

Rosemount stroke survivor hits out after lack of written instructions left him in dark over rehab plan

Gavin Anderson worked assisting stroke survivors in his job before he had a stroke himself.

By Ena Saracevic

Student accommodation is included for Dunbeg plans lodged.

Dunbeg Boom Town plans include 433 new homes, a hotel and a drive-thru

Three planning applications lodged with Argyll and Bute Council for Dunbeg include student accommodation.

By Louise Glen

Steve Harris, managing director of Integrity HSE. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Aberdeen energy boss Steve Harris on journey from offshore worker to thriving businessman

The 45-year-old is aiming for a £5 million turnover for his business by the end of the year.

By Kelly Wilson

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin at full time following the 5-1 defeat by Celtic. Image: SNS.

Richard Gordon: Aberdeen win v Dundee United would set up enticing Dons run – as race for Europe intensifies

Defeat on Sunday and the Queen’s Park cup-tie is tougher, as are games v St Johnstone, Motherwell and Ross County. Beat United, and the Reds will be licking their lips.

By Richard Gordon

26-year-old Huntly farmer: ‘I love my job despite sleepless nights of calving season’

In the midst of a stressful calving seasons, Huntly farmer Nicola Wordie offered The Press and Journal an insight into how she manages to deal with her busiest time of the year.

By Isaac Buchan