I'm a senior reporter, and the Head of Features at the Press and Journal. I have been a journalist with the Press and Journal since 2014, and I'm particularly interested in transport and environment stories. I'm motivated by a passion for giving a voice to real people living in our special parts of Scotland. My team and I cover Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands and Islands. When not at my desk, you can usually find me up a hill hiking in Aberdeenshire or the Highlands, or at a heavy metal gig.
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Former World War II home guard post near Huntly could be turned into upmarket wedding venue accommodation
January 27, 2020
Masked man approaching woman in Rosemount area prompts police search
January 27, 2020
Major cash boost for Aberdeenshire coastal beauty spots
January 25, 2020
Fears local businesses could lose out after cash machine closure in Westhill shopping centre
January 25, 2020
New moves to reduce number of children excluded from north-east schools for bad behaviour
January 25, 2020
Calls for paid family leave for councillors after member’s ‘unfair’ experience with her own maternity leave
January 24, 2020
Alabama youngsters to watch the address to a haggis livestreamed from Aberdeenshire
January 24, 2020
Hundreds of new affordable homes could be built in Peterculter
January 23, 2020
Community demands Park Bridge be reopened before year anniversary of its closure
January 22, 2020
Road safety project coming to Westhill Primary School following traffic concerns
January 21, 2020
Disgust as 20 drivers a day caught speeding at north-east accident blackspot
January 21, 2020
Patient turns poet to praise food at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
January 20, 2020
Aberdeenshire vet slams ‘ridiculous’ fine of £20.50 after she was just minutes late in picking up son from after school club – because she was saving a dog
January 20, 2020
BA Country Stores to close after 20 years
January 18, 2020
New homes at Ury Estate recommended for approval
January 16, 2020
Two more incidents following series of thefts in Aberdeenshire
January 15, 2020
New project to assist people with dementia in Aberdeenshire with artificial intelligence technology
January 11, 2020
Plans for 27 new homes in Sauchen recommended for approval
January 10, 2020
Owners of Ythanbank Reindeer Centre announce they will not reopen to public following ‘prohibitive’ demands
January 10, 2020
No footfall figures for 2019 Aberdeen Christmas Village after bosses decide to save £10,000
January 9, 2020
Bagpiper pens book of stories behind Scotland’s most popular tunes
January 9, 2020
New survey on future of libraries in Aberdeenshire
January 9, 2020
Plans for new dedicated centre for Inverurie Boxing Club recommended for approval
January 9, 2020
NHS Grampian patients locked into controversial bedside TV service until 2027, while contract with NHS Highland runs out next week
January 9, 2020