Opinion

The question of how to best share one of the most stunning landscapes in the world with all who want to see it still hasn’t been adequately answered.

Colin Farquhar: North Coast 500 boasts beauties that should be shared with the world – but not at the cost of locals

At what point might the sheer number of people outweigh the economic benefits that the visitors undoubtedly bring?

By Colin Farquhar

The presence of a sight-seeing tour bus like this sends a huge message to visitors this is a city that has plenty of things to see and do and is rolling out a warm welcome mat for tourists.

Scott Begbie: Aberdeen Adventurer huge vote of confidence in tourism sector in the city

Tourism is only going to become increasingly important to the north-east and to Aberdeen in the years to come. It has the potential to be a huge economic driver. The Aberdeen Adventurer is a big vote of confidence that we are on the right road.

By Scott Begbie 3

Highlands MP Angus MacDonald went to Ukraine in a convoy to deliver ambulances filled with medical equipment. Image: Supplied.

Angus MacDonald: My travel diary from Ukraine ambulance convoy

Exclusive: The Fort William-based MP describes his experience taking five vehicles full of medical equipment to the city of Lviv last week, passing freshly dug graves and witnessing the reality of Russia's brutal war.

By Angus MacDonald MP

The P&J's education writer Calum Petrie looked back at what he's learned in four years at the coalface. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Calum Petrie: How our youngsters are navigating a flawed education system

Our education writer looks back at lessons learned having visited almost every school in the north-east, interviewed hundreds of teachers and heads, as well as unions, politicians, and pupils.

By Calum Petrie

David Mackay: ‘Selfish drivers in Elgin need to realise they are part of the problem’

We don't have to put up with cars on pavements at retail parks or at shopping centres, we shouldn't have to put up with it on the High Street.

By David Mackay 2

I particularly appreciated the comments of a Texas couple who looked at the Union Street guddle of construction and said simply: Its a positive sign of progress,

Scott Begbie: My cheery chat with American cruise ship tourists who hailed Aberdeen as ‘better than Edinburgh’

It is a breath of fresh air to have visitors arrive and see Aberdeen with new eyes, picking out that which is good and lovely and marvelling at it.

By Scott Begbie 4

Columnists

Decade after downturn

Will Belmont Street see busy nights like this one in October 2006 again? Image: DC Thomson

Colin Farquhar: We could be about to see another seismic change for Aberdeen

By Colin Farquhar 2

Aberdeen's Union Street in 2007, when the city was famously known as Europe's oil capital. Image: DC Thomson

David Knight: North Sea oil and gas is most relied on ‘obsolete’ industry in history

By David Knight

Property prices in the north-east were seriously affected by both the rise and fall of North Sea oil. Image: DC Thomson

Moreen Simpson: It’s been 10 years since devastating oil downturn north-east never recovered from

By Moreen Simpson

A9 and A96 dualling debate

Devastating crashes that claim lives are not the only thing making drivers nervous about the route. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Erica Munro: Deadly A9 is made more dangerous by certain reckless drivers

By Erica Munro

Serious traffic on a wintery A9 near Dalwhinnie in December 2023. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Mike Edwards: I knew A9 needed dualling at 18 – I’ll be 70 if Scottish Government hits 2035 target

By Mike Edwards

A police road closure after a traffic accident on the A9 between Delny and Tomich. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

David Knight: Driving on the A9 shouldn’t carry as much risk as travelling abroad

By David Knight 2

The Voice of the North

Floral tributes left in memory of Elgin bus driver Keith Rollinson. Image: Jasperimage

The Voice of the North: Elgin bus driver’s death must prompt action on anti-social behaviour trend

By The Press & Journal

The St Nicholas Street branch of M&S will close in 2025. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

The Voice of the North: M&S closure makes reinvention of Aberdeen city centre more crucial than ever

By The Press & Journal

The A9 north of Findhorn Bridge will be restricted from next Monday. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

The Voice of the North: Blurring of A9 fact and fiction has eroded trust in Scottish Government

By The Press & Journal

Readers' Ombudsman

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