Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Highlands news

Wetherspoon are looking at a major expansion. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Inside look at Archibald Simpson upper floors untouched for decades as Aberdeen pub bosses plot hotel transformation

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The pub chain is looking to invest a hefty sum into one of their Aberdeen venues...

By Isaac Buchan

Brave 2025 model Ali Michie. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Ellon grandad Ali ‘almost died’ battling leukaemia but that won’t stop him taking to the catwalk in Brave

Ali Michie has spent much of his life involved in charity work, and now he's raising money for Friends of Anchor - and taking to the catwalk in Brave this May.

By Joanna Bremner

Smoke can be seen along the riverbank. Image: Jon Stewart.

Fire crews battle wildfire on the banks of the River Lossie

The fire broke out just after midday on Saturday.

By Ross Hempseed

Aberdeen Beer Festival 2025. Image: Ethan Williams

GALLERY: Fierce Beer hosts inaugural Aberdeen Beer Festival 2025 at the Music Hall

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The Aberdeen Beer Festival, held at the Music Hall, was a vibrant celebration of craft beer, with Fierce bringing together an array of top independent breweries.

By Katherine Ferries & Emma Grady

Sean Laurenson has been reported missing. Image: POlice Scotland.

Man, 37, reported missing from Aberdeen

Sean Laurenson was last seen in the Summerhill area.

By Ross Hempseed

Motorcyclist, 62, left in critical condition after three-vehicle crash near Inverurie

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the crash that took place yesterday.

By Graham Fleming

Will Hearts join Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership top six? Image: SNS.

Richard Gordon: Why Scottish football’s 2024/25 season shows SPFL structure works and doesn’t need reconstruction

Knife-edge battles going into the last round of Scottish Premiership pre-split fixtures, and in the other SPFL divisions, are a clear argument against reconstruction, writes Richard Gordon.

By Richard Gordon