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Fifty Pitches Road road in the Cardonald area of Glasgow. Picture: Potholes Make Glasgow

Why does Scotland have so many potholes and what is causing them?

Anne, receptionist at Landale Court, with the Trauma Teddies
Anne, receptionist at Landale Court, with the Trauma Teddies

Landale Court staff and homeowners knit Trauma Teddies for charity

Pittodrie House Hotel
Pittodrie House Hotel

Pittodrie House Hotel confident about its next chapter

Bill Thain, National Account Manager at Mackie's of Scotland (Pic:Ross Johnston/Newsline Media)
Bill Thain, National Account Manager at Mackie's of Scotland (Pic:Ross Johnston/Newsline Media)

Loyal Mackie’s staff celebrate a combined 93 years of service

Plans have been lodged to convert the former post office and art gallery.
Plans have been lodged to convert the former post office and art gallery.

Plans to turn former gallery into family home

Be quick! The competition closes on March 31.
Be quick! The competition closes on March 31.

Final chance to capture the essence of Coorie

Ambassadors: Robson Green, Dame Katherine Grainger and Al Peake
Ambassadors: Robson Green, Dame Katherine Grainger and Al Peake

River Dee charity announces Ambassadors

A new project to re-design a 4-kilometre stretch of the Tarland burn aims to regenerate it, bringing a raft of benefits for nature and the region’s resilience to climate change. (Photo: Richard Humpidge, RSPB).
A new project to re-design a 4-kilometre stretch of the Tarland burn aims to regenerate it, bringing a raft of benefits for nature and the region’s resilience to climate change. (Photo: Richard Humpidge, RSPB).

A new project to re-design the Tarland burn

Ion Grant Keith-Falconer (photo courtesy of Jim McGurn)
Ion Grant Keith-Falconer (photo courtesy of Jim McGurn)

Inverurie revealed as home to previous World Cycling Champion

Pibroch is starting its Scottish tour at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen next month as part of Climate Week North East 2023.
Pibroch is starting its Scottish tour at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen next month as part of Climate Week North East 2023.

Powerful new play marks Piper Alpha disaster

Electric vehicle charging tariffs will increase from April.
Electric vehicle charging tariffs will increase from April.

EV tariff changes to deliver larger, sustainable network

All fares will increase by an average of 12% from April 2.
All fares will increase by an average of 12% from April 2.

Stagecoach announces fare revision from April 2

A total of 75,390 meals were donated to local communities in Aberdeenshire. (Pic: Daniel Graves Photography)
A total of 75,390 meals were donated to local communities in Aberdeenshire. (Pic: Daniel Graves Photography)

Aldi donates over 75,000 meals in Aberdeenshire

Ten of ScotRail's fleet of 25 Inter7City trains were damaged at the peak of the problem. Picture: SNS Group
Ten of ScotRail's fleet of 25 Inter7City trains were damaged at the peak of the problem. Picture: SNS Group

ScotRail inter-city fleet hit by failure to equip them to cope with autumn

Deeside

Will Maclean, Chair of the Torphins Paths Group front centre, Dr Susan Cooksley, Manager of the Dee Catchment Partnership front left, Bert McIntosh, McIntosh Plant Hire (Abdn) Ltd front right, with TPG Volunteers behind, celebrate the newly-opened path by the Easter Beltie burn.
Will Maclean, Chair of the Torphins Paths Group front centre, Dr Susan Cooksley, Manager of the Dee Catchment Partnership front left, Bert McIntosh, McIntosh Plant Hire (Abdn) Ltd front right, with TPG Volunteers behind, celebrate the newly-opened path by the Easter Beltie burn.

New path begins at restored Deeside watercourse

Douneside House in Tarland received the Best Hotel Experience (Under 20 Rooms) award (Chris Watt)
Douneside House in Tarland received the Best Hotel Experience (Under 20 Rooms) award (Chris Watt)

Deeside winners at Scottish Thistle Awards

Meet and Code Youth Ambassador, Jamie Holroyde
Meet and Code Youth Ambassador, Jamie Holroyde

Europe’s biggest digital skills initiative announces Youth Ambassador

Fraserburgh

​The Toll of Birness junction has been a problem for years.
​The Toll of Birness junction has been a problem for years.

Updates to A90(N) and A952 road corridor study underway

David Duguid says the unit must remain open.
David Duguid says the unit must remain open.

Concerns over maternity provision in Banff and Buchan as pregnant women forced t...

Tina is roughly five 5 years old and is a loving lady
Tina is roughly five 5 years old and is a loving lady

Can you give a home to Tina?

Stonehaven

Performing at the event will be local piper Iain McFadden
Performing at the event will be local piper Iain McFadden

Stonehaven Royal British Legion launches appeal for pipers

George and Rosalind Topp in their 1966 Volvo Amazon 132 in action last year.
George and Rosalind Topp in their 1966 Volvo Amazon 132 in action last year.

Former Mearns Leader journalist ready for rally

The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images
The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Earthquake hits Wales with a magnitude of 3.7

Inverurie

The damage was discovered by staff on Monday morning.
The damage was discovered by staff on Monday morning.

Vandalism at Inverurie charity shop

The partnership brings together a collective of some 35 local and national organisations.
The partnership brings together a collective of some 35 local and national organisations.

North East partnership to reduce rural crime

The Inverurie store is ready to welcome customers back after closing for refurbishment on February 25.
The Inverurie store is ready to welcome customers back after closing for refurbishment on February 25.

Alidi Inverurie gets a fresh new look

Peterhead

​Meethill School in Peterhead has made considerable improvement since a last visit by inspectors.
​Meethill School in Peterhead has made considerable improvement since a last visit by inspectors.

Inspectors note improvements at Peterhead school

​James pictured with the specially-designed flag prior to departure.
​James pictured with the specially-designed flag prior to departure.

Following in the steps of Sir Earnest Shackleton and the Endurance crew

​The Post Office is currently investigating the options available which will enable it to reinstate the service.
​The Post Office is currently investigating the options available which will enable it to reinstate the service.

Red Shed to close doors

Mearns

The Happening is a celebration of the craft of brewing, along with great street food and top musical entertainment
The Happening is a celebration of the craft of brewing, along with great street food and top musical entertainment

Dates announced for Midsummer Beer Happening in Stonehaven

Students on their placement with Macphie
Students on their placement with Macphie

Pupils cook up a storm through employer partnership

A special dinner was held at the Dixon Memorial Hall in Laurencekirk.
A special dinner was held at the Dixon Memorial Hall in Laurencekirk.

Birthday celebrations for Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network

Ellon

Members of the public are being urged not to approach seals (Scottish SPCA)
Members of the public are being urged not to approach seals (Scottish SPCA)

Scottish SPCA asks public to be wildlife wise around seals in Aberdeenshire

The deal will take BrewDog’s biggest-selling brands such as Punk IPA, Hazy Jane and Elvis Juice across the country from March 2023.
The deal will take BrewDog’s biggest-selling brands such as Punk IPA, Hazy Jane and Elvis Juice across the country from March 2023.

BrewDog to go big in China after sealing venture with global beer giant

Louise Cormack and Kayleigh Ross from Phil Anderson Financial Services' Caithness office (Pic: Angus MacKay)
Louise Cormack and Kayleigh Ross from Phil Anderson Financial Services' Caithness office (Pic: Angus MacKay)

Record turnover for Ellon financial advice firm

Elgin

Rangers reported to have agreed a deal with a young forward. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Rangers reported to have agreed a deal with a young forward. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rangers 'offer' deal to star who gave defender 'nightmares'

Raith Rovers' Esmael Goncalves celebrates with Dylan Easton and Connor McBride after scoring to make it 3-1 during a Scottish Cup match between Raith Rovers and Motherwell at Stark's Park, on February 11, 2023, in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Raith Rovers' Esmael Goncalves celebrates with Dylan Easton and Connor McBride after scoring to make it 3-1 during a Scottish Cup match between Raith Rovers and Motherwell at Stark's Park, on February 11, 2023, in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scottish Cup: Hammell left on brink, Caley stun Livi, so close for Elgin

Last year Aberdeenshire Council received 118 gull complaints from residents
Last year Aberdeenshire Council received 118 gull complaints from residents

Sonar technology could be used to tackle seagulls in Aberdeenshire

Banchory

Record Breaking Base Jumper Tim Howell
Record Breaking Base Jumper Tim Howell

Record breaking base jumper comes to Banchory

Aboyne Pool will be closed from Monday, February 13.
Aboyne Pool will be closed from Monday, February 13.

Aboyne Pool to close for essential works

Pictured some of the current Banchory Scout Leaders: Back: John Kennedy, Graham Bird, Will Richmond, Martin Pritchett. Front: Michael McCann, Louise Barnes, Mike Wilson (GSL), Heather Bagnall, Alistair Blackwell
Pictured some of the current Banchory Scout Leaders: Back: John Kennedy, Graham Bird, Will Richmond, Martin Pritchett. Front: Michael McCann, Louise Barnes, Mike Wilson (GSL), Heather Bagnall, Alistair Blackwell

Banchory Scouts get active in 2023

Buchan

​Mr Duguid has blamed Putin’s war for the rise in energy bills.
​Mr Duguid has blamed Putin’s war for the rise in energy bills.

More than 125,000 energy bill support payments sent to Banff and Buchan resident...

Farmers help during Storm Otto.
Farmers help during Storm Otto.

Lessons learned from Storm Arwen

​ David Duguid pictured at Peterhead Fish Market
​ David Duguid pictured at Peterhead Fish Market

Plans to designate at least 10% of Scotland’s seas as Highly Protected Marine Ar...

More Aberdeen and & North East News

Loganair chief executive Jonathan Hinkles said many business travellers understood the importance of supporting a route to keep it operating year round. Picture: Loganair
Loganair chief executive Jonathan Hinkles said many business travellers understood the importance of supporting a route to keep it operating year round. Picture: Loganair

Future Flight: Loganair's ‘very difficult message’ over year-round flight fares

At the start of the 2023/24 budget process, officers estimated that the budget gap was around £66m adrift of where it needed to be.
At the start of the 2023/24 budget process, officers estimated that the budget gap was around £66m adrift of where it needed to be.

Aberdeenshire Council budgets set for the coming year

​The Toll of Birness junction has been a problem for years.
​The Toll of Birness junction has been a problem for years.

Next phase of new homes launched at Aden

The project will address defects on more than 2100 metres of the A90 carriageway from Mains of Longhaven to just south of Boddam.
The project will address defects on more than 2100 metres of the A90 carriageway from Mains of Longhaven to just south of Boddam.

More roadworks misery for motorists

Norman was a long-standing resident and businessman in Longside and served on the Community Council for a number of years.
Norman was a long-standing resident and businessman in Longside and served on the Community Council for a number of years.

Sad day as councillors pay tribute to Norman

​The intrepid swimmers get ready to take to the waters at Fraserbugh Harbour. Pic: RNLI
​The intrepid swimmers get ready to take to the waters at Fraserbugh Harbour. Pic: RNLI

Whopping £13,000 raised from Fraserburgh Lifeboat's Boxing Day swim

Sistema Scotland has secured an additional £1.5 million from the Scottish Government.
Sistema Scotland has secured an additional £1.5 million from the Scottish Government.

After funding cuts turmoil, culture sector needs to be treated with more respect

Six Degrees North is celebrating the milestone with the launch of 10 new beers.
Six Degrees North is celebrating the milestone with the launch of 10 new beers.

Six Degrees North celebrate 10 years of brewing

An artist impression of the new crematorium at the Elsick Estate
An artist impression of the new crematorium at the Elsick Estate

Plans for Chapleton crematorium put on hold

Heritage Hosting managing director, Simon Hudson, with the owner of The Ranch House Cottage (Pic:Jonathan Addie)
Heritage Hosting managing director, Simon Hudson, with the owner of The Ranch House Cottage (Pic:Jonathan Addie)

New Aberdeenshire-based holiday let management company launches

Gamekeeper using controlled fire in Donside. (Pic: Kirk Norbury)
Gamekeeper using controlled fire in Donside. (Pic: Kirk Norbury)

Restricting muirburn could hamper carbon goals

More than 250 businesses across the region have now signed up.
More than 250 businesses across the region have now signed up.

More than 250 businesses now signed up to Aberdeenshire Loves Local Gift Card

Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison launches new Parent Club campaign
Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison launches new Parent Club campaign

Parents in Aberdeenshire urged to seek help with employment

The new orange-lidded bin is for tins, cans, foil, aerosols, food and drinks cartons as well as plastic bottles, pots, tubs, and trays.
The new orange-lidded bin is for tins, cans, foil, aerosols, food and drinks cartons as well as plastic bottles, pots, tubs, and trays.

20,000 bins readied for kerbside recycling and waste collection changes

​Gillian Martin MSP and Frazer Scott, CEO of Energy Action Scotland
​Gillian Martin MSP and Frazer Scott, CEO of Energy Action Scotland

MSP hosts Energy Action Scotland's fuel poverty advice session in Scottish Parli...

Peterhead Community Campus plans to be formally submitted by Aberdeenshire Counc...

Inspectors praised the articulate and friendly young people.
Inspectors praised the articulate and friendly young people.

Mintlaw Academy gets glowing report

​Ms White has called on the SNP Government to change the law.
​Ms White has called on the SNP Government to change the law.

Aberdeenshire - MSP calls for better protection measures for women

Sistema Scotland's 'Big Noise' project in Torry, Aberdeen, has been stripped of its funding from the city council.
Sistema Scotland's 'Big Noise' project in Torry, Aberdeen, has been stripped of its funding from the city council.

'Heartbreaking betrayal’ for children's charity after second council funding cut

The UK ISAR Team
The UK ISAR Team

Scottish firefighters reflect on 'biblical scenes' during Turkey rescue operatio...

David Threadgold (left) with Andrew Bowie MP.
David Threadgold (left) with Andrew Bowie MP.

Portlethen station closure "not consistent" with new Police Scotland strategy

Councillor Sam Payne at Kemnay Academy
Councillor Sam Payne at Kemnay Academy

Kemnay Academy bus park gets the green light

The Mobile Units will be sited in the car park at Inverurie Hospital.
The Mobile Units will be sited in the car park at Inverurie Hospital.

Mobile breast screening begins in Inverurie

The site, which is surrounded by the Insch Golf Club course, will have space for 21 static caravans
The site, which is surrounded by the Insch Golf Club course, will have space for 21 static caravans

Green light for Insch caravan park

The charity store opened on Wednesday last week.
The charity store opened on Wednesday last week.

Charity opens doors to newest store in Inverurie

The report said aviation growth and decarbonisation were not incompatible. Picture: Jayne Emsley.
The report said aviation growth and decarbonisation were not incompatible. Picture: Jayne Emsley.

Aviation growth and decarbonisation ‘not incompatible goals’

Author Val McDermid and the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in conversation.
Author Val McDermid and the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in conversation.

Gritty conversations, murderous music and gothic stories enjoyed by Granite Noir...

Grampian Transport Museum has received support from Museums Galleries Scotland.
Grampian Transport Museum has received support from Museums Galleries Scotland.

Funding boost for Grampian Transport Museum

Seonaid Aitken brings her ensemble to St Margaret’s Braemar later this month.
Seonaid Aitken brings her ensemble to St Margaret’s Braemar later this month.

Award-winning Seonaid Aitken Ensemble to play St Margaret's

Isola Quartet play the Deeside Community Theatre on March 7 (Pic:Elly Lucas)
Isola Quartet play the Deeside Community Theatre on March 7 (Pic:Elly Lucas)

March brings music to Aboyne

The project will involve 1125 trees being anchored into the riverbed or riverbank
The project will involve 1125 trees being anchored into the riverbed or riverbank

Funding for fish-saving trees

Debbie Rennie, Managing Director of Instinct Marketing + PR, and Diana Muzzall, Owner of Video Marketing Confidence.
Debbie Rennie, Managing Director of Instinct Marketing + PR, and Diana Muzzall, Owner of Video Marketing Confidence.

Instinct launches marketing workshops

​The existing Denholm Seafoods processing facility will be refurbished
​The existing Denholm Seafoods processing facility will be refurbished

New processing facility for Denholm Seafoods will deliver net benefits

The Symons have been sentenced to a lifetime ban each for owning and keeping any animals.
The Symons have been sentenced to a lifetime ban each for owning and keeping any animals.

Aberdeenshire couple receive lifetime ban following Scottish SPCA investigation

The Caledonian Sleeper franchise is due to end on June 25. Picture: Serco
The Caledonian Sleeper franchise is due to end on June 25. Picture: Serco

Caledonian Sleeper expected to be nationalised by Scottish Government

Karen Adam MSP is giving her back to Humza Yousaf as next First Minister.
Karen Adam MSP is giving her back to Humza Yousaf as next First Minister.

Banff and Buchan MSP gives backing to Yousaf

​Karen Adam’s mother passed away at the age of 49 from a heart attack.
​Karen Adam’s mother passed away at the age of 49 from a heart attack.

Banff and Buchan MSP backs lifesaving CPR campaign

​Liam Kerr raised concerns that cash-strapped councils won’t be able to afford to pay for the upkeep of chargers.
​Liam Kerr raised concerns that cash-strapped councils won’t be able to afford to pay for the upkeep of chargers.

Fears electric vehicle chargers in north-east will deteriorate

Founded in 1998 close to Aberdeen Airport, Stats Group is now a key global supplier of pipeline intervention services to the energy industry.
Founded in 1998 close to Aberdeen Airport, Stats Group is now a key global supplier of pipeline intervention services to the energy industry.

Aberdeenshire pipeline specialist Stats sees headcount rise to 400 in 25th year

Paul Mealor, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding compose, has described how honoured he is to be asked to write music for the coronation of King Charles III. Picture: PA
Paul Mealor, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding compose, has described how honoured he is to be asked to write music for the coronation of King Charles III. Picture: PA

Scottish composer commissioned to write music for King Charles III coronation

Taron Egerton and Nikita Efremov star as Henk Rogers and Alexey Pajitnov in Tetris. Picture: Angus Pigott
Taron Egerton and Nikita Efremov star as Henk Rogers and Alexey Pajitnov in Tetris. Picture: Angus Pigott

The thrilling Cold War story of Tetris – filmed in Scotland