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Aberdeenshire

Craig MacLean and Mel Harrison from McDonald’s with Jonathan and Anna Cordiner and daughter Emma. (Pic:Stuart Ross Media).

McDonald's across Aberdeenshire donate £20k to Kayleigh’s Wee Stars

Balmedie is one of eight Aberdeenshire winners

Eight Aberdeenshire beaches scoop prestigious accolade

Eat on the Green has gone up for sale.

Eat on the Green goes on the market

Scots are set to bask in the UK's hottest spring day of 2023. with the mercury expected to hit 25C on Wednesday -- but there will be a geographical divide, with the west expected to be as much as 10C warmer than eastern coasts. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Why this weekend is set to be so warm in Scotland as hottest day forecast

The public were invited to the drop-in event to discuss the windfarm.

Peterhead hosts first public event for MarramWind floating offshore windfarm

The BBC’s Inside the Factory programme was presented by Gregg Wallace. Picture: BBC/Voltage TV

Mackie’s of Scotland's fastest-growing ice cream flavour to hit Waitrose shelves

Snowdrop House has a striking box-like design.

Tour the Aberdeenshire finalist of the BBC’s Scottish Home of the Year 2023

The majority of customers (79%) did not support the withdrawal of the Ready2Go service.

Survey will help plan future of council-funded bus services across Aberdeenshire

From May 29, orange lid bins will be delivered to some households from Banchory to Braemar

Creating orange-lid bins from recycled diamonds

Aboyne Games is introducing female-only light events this year to increase participation by women.

Aboyne Games seeks women competitors

James Watt, above, set up the Aberdeenshire beer-maker in 2007 along with fellow co-founder Martin Dickie. Picture: Andy Fallon

BrewDog flying high with expansion plans as 'unicorn' search reaches climax

Donald Trump visited Menie earlier this month to "cut ribbon" on the construction of the second course. PIC: Contributed.

Trump's second golf course mapped out in dunes as diggers move in

J​ulie Maclean and Nadine Jebali will help local businesses in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen.

Procurement Development Officers appointed to support Shire and City businesses

The kitchen at 2 Caroline Place, Fraserburgh.

Homes under the Aberdeenshire this month under £50k

​Paul Allan pictured at the Hatton bakery.

Aberdeenshire baker signs new supplier deal with Aldi Scotland

The research will include analysis of statistical collision and casualty data.

Road safety research project commences in North East Scotland

A festival celebrating the film's 40 anniversary has been cancelled (Moviestore/Shutterstock)

Local Hero festival in Aberdeenshire cancelled

Aberdeenshire Bothy project is shortlisted for the ‘Excellence in Walking, Public Realm and Cycling’ category.

Aberdeenshire Council projects shortlisted in coveted Scottish Transport Awards

MarramWind will be located 75km off the north-east coast of Aberdeenshire.

Find out all about MarramWind at Peterhead event

The project aims to find the reasons behind a significant reduction in road traffic collisions and casualties between 2011 and 2020.

North East road safety survey launched

Funding has been agreed for two ongoing coastal projects.

Coastal project funding agreed

Marking the milestone: Andy Stapley, Macphie’s CEO

Macphie marks half century in Glenbervie with £50,000 commitment

Funding has been given to transform access to, and within, Denman Park and Arnhall Moss Nature Reserve in central Westhill.

£1.4 million of new investment to help improve places across Aberdeenshire

There will be minor changes across several services

Stagecoach announces timetable changes from June 12

A total of 238 schools have reported deficits for 2021/22 in Scotland

One in ten Scottish schools record 'shocking' deficit

Judges Christie Clinton of ALDI, Gregor Maclean of Huffman’s, and Lauren Ingram of Lomond Foods (Pic: Karen Murray)

Celebrating the best of the region’s food and drink producers for 2023

Margaret Inczedi

Renewed appeal for missing woman Margaret Inczedi

Ronnie Grant of Apex Tubulars (left) with The River Dee Trust’s Chair, Sandy Bremner.

Funding boost for Cairngorms tree planting project

During the engagement process a wide range of transportation themes can be explored

Have your say on transport in Aberdeenshire

Dunnottar Castle

Scottish castle seeks keeper for famous landmark

The ‘Prosecco Picnic’ will kickstart the Highland Games season.

Enjoy ‘a fine afternoon oot' at Aboyne Games

​Pupils delve into the bog to find out what’s down there. Pictures courtesy RSPB

Buchan Bog Buddies get to work on peatlands

The state-of-the-art warehouse will allow buyers across the globe to own and monitor whisky casks with confidence. Picture: Jonathan Addie

£1m Aberdeenshire warehouse offers 'ultimate whisky ownership experience'

Former US president Donald Trump playing golf at his Turnberry course. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Analysis: Donald Trump's homecoming proves a damp squib

The proposed opening of refurbished site is April 2024.

Major refurbishment to the Sir Arthur Grant Residential Outdoor Centre

Aboyne Highland Games return to the green this summer.

If you’re not fast, you’re last: Aboyne Games tickets go live

Former US president Donald Trump arrives in his private jet at Aberdeen International Airport, in Dyce, Aberdeen

A four hour wait at the airport for the Donald Trump show to begin

Donald Trump cuts the ribbon on his new McLeod course, which will be designed by Martin Hawtree, left, at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire.

Trump's second course in Aberdeenshire to be designed by Martin Hawtree

Donald Trump yesterday at his golf course at Menie in Aberdeenshire, where he cut ground on a second 18-hole course which will be named after his Scottish mother. PIC: Contributed.

Trump breaks ground on new Aberdeenshire course named after his mother

Several members of the British royal family are the holders of Scottish titles.

13 royal titles linked to Scotland and who holds them

Prince Charles sitting on a statue watched by Princess Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth while on holiday at Balmoral in August 1951.

15 fascinating pictures of King Charles III visiting Scotland over the years

Donald Trump has had a rocky relationship with his ancestral home of Scotland.

13 things former president Donald Trump has said about Scotland

From Left to Right: Joel Dommet, Mark Strachan Creative Director, Lena Cheung Contracts Operations Manager, Darren Walker Managing Director, Ian Charles Senior Designer & Surveyor, Rashpal Sidhu Roca Managing Director.

Laings scoops national award

Mobile phone image of Steven McDonald taken in August 2019 (Crown Office)

Two Aberdeenshire men sentenced for hare coursing

The Battle of Harlaw is commemorated with a large monument at the site of the battlefield near Inverurie.

House to be build on ancient battlefield near Inverurie

Recipients have until May 31 to activate their £100 pre-paid card.

Reminder to households to activate their Scotland Loves Local Aberdeenshire Gift...

Caroline Traa, her daughter Rebecca and her son

Scottish mother and autism campaigner to address world conference

Drums & Pipes of The Gordon Highlanders Association Pipe Band lead the procession to Castle Fraser (NTS)

Aberdeenshire celebrates new county flag at Castle Fraser

The Garret Bar could soon be transformed into a church.

Plans unveiled to turn Mintlaw pub into a church

​MB Plant staff pictured with their Best Rental Company award.

Best Rental Company title for Peterhead firm

​Peterhead is one of two library hubs within Aberdeenshire offering the service.

New diabetes hub at Peterhead Library

The ‘Flag for Aberdeenshire’ will be revealed at Castle Fraser.

Aberdeenshire County Flag ready to be unveiled

Surface dressing works is now underway across the north-east.

Programme of surface dressing works across the north-east

An area around Loch Maree, near Ullapool in the north-west Highlands of Scotland, has been earmarked as a potential source of rare minerals needed for the production of green technology such as electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines and solar panels

Digging deep: Map reveals Scottish mining hotspots for green tech minerals

Pictish stone symbols are broadly categorised into three groups; animals, geometric designs and everyday utensils.

14 Pictish Stones in Scotland and their ancient symbols explained

​The notorious Toll of Birness has claimed many lives over the years.

Aberdeenshire - the forgotten corner of Scotland?

The Scotsman Top Stories

AirBnB locks outside a block of flats in Edinburgh in 2019.

Ministers must 'return to drawing board' on short-term lets policy

Peter Murrell

SNP hunt for new £95k-a-year chief executive after Peter Murrell's resignation

Musicians David Foley, Josie Duncan and Cammy Barnes launch The Reeling festival in Rouken Glen Park. Picture: John Devlin

Stage set for new festival in one of Scotland's biggest public parks