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The YouTuber pleasantly surprised many locals on the trip. Image Xiaomanyc.

American YouTuber shows off Doric skills to Aberdeenshire locals

From pub punters in Fraserburgh to fisherman heading out to the North Sea, Xioamanyc wowed locals with his understanding of Doric.

By Jamie Sinclair

Nadine Forbes runs Aberdeenshire Explorers. All images: Nadine Forbes

Aberdeenshire Explorers: Nadine Forbes shares her love for the north-east

Nadine Forbes has shared hidden gems and local treasures with her 32,500 followers since 2022. Here Nadine explains why she loves the north-east so much.

By Lauren Taylor

Rose Cottage in Pitmedden - with traditional stonework exterior.

Pitmedden property Rose Cottage has space, charm and character

With wooden beams, a wood-burning stove, pretty gardens and traditional stone exterior, Rose Cottage is an appealing property in Pitmedden, near Ellon.

By Jacqueline Wake Young

Trees surround 16A Island Bank Road as the river flows behind the house.

Idyllic riverside Inverness property goes up for sale

Homeowners can take in the tranquil views of the River Ness from their own back garden.

By Michelle Henderson

Agricultural land to the left of a single carriageway road.

Highlanders to ‘take a pause’ as plans for wellness retreat in Nairn are unveiled

Developers pledge the retreat will "enrich" the existing woodland by creating an eco-hub for 'guests to experience off-grid living."

By Michelle Henderson

Staff nurse Carlee Smith, Callum Green - health care assistant, Lucy Golabek who is a student nurse, and senior nurse Gillian McRobie. Picture by Jason Hedges / DC Thomson.

Meet the dedicated people behind the scenes of Highland Hospice Inverness

Founded more than four decades ago, a specialist centre exists in the Highlands to care for those nearing the end of their lives. But is there more to hospice care than meets the eye? We find out.

By Lindsay Bruce

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Mystery still surrounds the deaths of Eliza and Henrietta Huszti. Image: Police Scotland

Dad of Huszti sisters fears they were ‘kidnapped’ and ‘cheated’

By Ena Saracevic

Jullers Pies n' Pieces selling their goods to happy customers. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Gallery: Foodies celebrate at Inverurie’s first Farmers Market of the year

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By Denny Andonova & Emma Grady

The crash happened on North Anderson Drive. Image: DC Thomson

Rider of stolen motorbike flees scene after crash on North Anderson Drive

By Ena Saracevic

Crime & Courts

Radioactive gas alert at Inverness court building forces staff out
Inverness nightmare neighbour finally jailed over shotgun death threats

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Man who made ‘throat cutting’ threat to fellow bus passenger is jailed

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Two men arrested after thieves target cars in Aberdeen
Deer DNA helps catch Caithness hunter in landmark legal case

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Inverness, Highlands & Islands

Transport

Kirkwall

The five Orkney streets that could have day and night traffic bans to avoid ‘close calls’ and save the flagstones

By Andrew Stewart, Local Democracy Reporter

Farraline Park is currently the home of Inverness bus station. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Is putting the train and bus station on the same site the best move for Inverness? We could be about to find out

By Stuart Findlay

West Tullos Road is to be closed to southbound traffic for 19 weeks. Image: DC Thomson.

Busy Aberdeen road to be closed for 19 weeks

By Ross Hempseed 3

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