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Some of the affected properties in Balnagask. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.

SNP housing minister finally faces Torry Raac residents

Worried residents say they deserve more than a "belated visit" from Paul McLennan as they call for immediate and meaningful action.

By Adele Merson

The University of Aberdeen faces tough financial challenges. Image: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson.

Aberdeen University group demands action to protect jobs and courses

The alarm is being sounded over a "bleak" future facing Scottish universities - and the economic future - unless they receive more funding.

By Adele Merson

The University of Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.

Aberdeen University delivers staff warning after £4.7 million bill shock

The university is revisiting voluntary redundancy applications, pausing promotions and imposing a recruitment freeze while it deals with financial problems.

By Adele Merson

The SNP Government opposes new nuclear power stations in Scotland. Image: PA.

North-east nuclear power station an ‘opportunity’ for local energy jobs

Tories want to build nine "small" plants across the country as an alternative to the current transition from oil to renewable energy.

By Andy Philip

Samantha Kane, also known as Lady Carbisdale, is an international lawyer. Image: Supplied.

Transgender owner of Carbisdale Castle says Supreme Court ruling on biological women will inflame transphobia

Samantha Kane reacted to a court ruling on whether someone with a female gender recognition certificate can be treated as a woman under the UK Equality Act.

By Andy Philip