Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Could the sun set on the oil industry before the renewable replacements have been secured? Image: DC Thomson

Blueprint revealed to save North Sea industry and secure Aberdeen’s future

A major new report sets out ways to save existing skills, maximise oil reserves AND build a new renewable future.

By Andy Philip

Queen's Terrace flats plans have been revealed

New Queen’s Terrace flats and John Lewis neighbours fight go-karting plan

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Meanwhile, the city's plush Malmaison Hotel needs to replace some outdated windows.

By Ben Hendry

Aberdeen's Graeme Shinnie (R) and Motherwell's Tom Sparrow in action. Image: SNS.

Aberdeen fan view: Graeme Shinnie, left-back, perfectly suited to Jimmy Thelin’s strangle-opponents-at-source style

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie has travelled back to his left-back roots under Jimmy Thelin - and in the Dons' win over Motherwell, it was easy to see why.

By Chris Crighton

Mairi Vines of Pollard Property in Thurso. Image: Alex Banks/DC Thomson

Has the North Coast 500 driven up house prices and forced locals out?

We asked experts if claims over changes to Highland housing availability and pricing in the past decade was true.

By Alex Banks

Families enjoyed Mother’s Day with special moments and memorable experiences, from Afternoon Tea at Haddo House to the Paint and Sip event at Sabrosa. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Gallery: Mother’s Day celebrations in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

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Mother’s Day afternoon offered a chance to celebrate and remember, enjoying homemade treats in a warm, inviting setting.

By Heather Fowlie & Katherine Ferries

Regency Elgin pictured.
Image: Mhorvan Park/DC Thomson

Buckie businessman’s expansion plans for Elgin car dealership move forward

This week's Moray planning round-up also includes the transformation of steadings near Buckie into a cafe and play zone and repairs to an Elgin High Street building.

By Sean McAngus

Willie MacDonald, former Skye Camanachd manager. Image: David G Paterson.

Shinty: Skye Camanachd boss in shock exit, with ‘only so much any one individual can take’ parting shot

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Manager Willie MacDonald announced his shock - and somewhat acrimonious - departure after the late postponement of Skye's MacTavish Cup clash with Newtonmore.

By Alasdair Bruce