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Banff

​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...

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

The member of the public is said to have forced access and made his way around the building.
The member of the public is said to have forced access and made his way around the building.

Intruder arrested after entering Peterhead Academy

A family affair, pictured left to right, Vicky, daughter Robyn, Bruce, and elder daughter Amy Irvine
A family affair, pictured left to right, Vicky, daughter Robyn, Bruce, and elder daughter Amy Irvine

Calving interval a focus for family on new Banff and Buchan Monitor Farm

Peterhead is one of three hospitals which have been dealing with the majority of routine primary care.
Peterhead is one of three hospitals which have been dealing with the majority of routine primary care.

Concerns after new figures show some north-east minor injury units aren’t being ...

Around 230,000 birds now killed in Aberdeenshire due to avian flu just weeks bef...

The pilot scheme at Stonehaven Library will run for six months.
The pilot scheme at Stonehaven Library will run for six months.

Dog friendly Saturdays come to Stonehaven Library

Karen Adam says she has been 'overwhelmed' by support from the community.
Karen Adam says she has been 'overwhelmed' by support from the community.

Banff and Buchan MSP 'overwhelmed' by community spirit

Danny is currently sleeping rough on the streets of Aberdeen until December 7
Danny is currently sleeping rough on the streets of Aberdeen until December 7

Banff and Buchan MSP supports Fraserburgh man's fundraising efforts

Vandals left a trail of destruction after targeting the new park.
Vandals left a trail of destruction after targeting the new park.

Peterhead park vandalised again

Denis Lawson as Gordon Urquhart (left) and Peter Riegert as Mac (right) in the fictional Macaskill Arms, with the scene filmed in the Ship Inn in Banff.
Denis Lawson as Gordon Urquhart (left) and Peter Riegert as Mac (right) in the fictional Macaskill Arms, with the scene filmed in the Ship Inn in Banff.

Time finally called on Local Hero pub as owner revamps legendary film bar

MP David Duguid worries that if nothing is done the disease with continue to spread across the NE.
MP David Duguid worries that if nothing is done the disease with continue to spread across the NE.

Banff and Buchan MP voices concerns over lack of Scottish Government action to f...

David Duguid MP has backed the new law.
David Duguid MP has backed the new law.

Banff and Buchan MP backs legislation to give long unpaid carers more support in...

From left: Peter Reid, Alan Ewen and Mo Vernal
From left: Peter Reid, Alan Ewen and Mo Vernal

“We Spik Doric Here” sticker campaign launched in Aberdeenshire

Mr Duguid has written to rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon over concerns
Mr Duguid has written to rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon over concerns

Banff and Buchan MP wants same rules on Avian Flu as England

Karen Adam MSP has welcomed the news on Baby Boxes.
Karen Adam MSP has welcomed the news on Baby Boxes.

Banff and Buchan MSP welcomes refreshed Baby Box support

Stuart Pratt with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at an event in 2017 to mark his service as a local councillor.
Stuart Pratt with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at an event in 2017 to mark his service as a local councillor.

Tributes paid to SNP stalwart and former Buchan councillor

The booking system was first introduced as a traffic management tool and as a protective measure for customers and staff when centres first opened after the Covid lockdown in March of 2020
The booking system was first introduced as a traffic management tool and as a protective measure for customers and staff when centres first opened after the Covid lockdown in March of 2020

Changes to household recycling centre bookings to be trialled across Aberdeenshi...

David Duguid MP with new Prime Minister Liz Truss.
David Duguid MP with new Prime Minister Liz Truss.

Banff and Buchan MP appointed to government

Floral tribute locations available across Aberdeenshire following The Queen's de...

Epic adventure returns to Scotland this Autumn

The Victoria Community Park has once again opened to the public.
The Victoria Community Park has once again opened to the public.

Peterhead park reopens after vandalism

Deborah Newton (partner at Ritsons), Arlene Anderson (founder of Anderson & Co).
Deborah Newton (partner at Ritsons), Arlene Anderson (founder of Anderson & Co).

North of Scotland accountancy firms agree merger deal

The two motorcyclists were airlifted to hospital.
The two motorcyclists were airlifted to hospital.

Two motorcyclists airlifted to hospital after crash near Banff

His family have asked for privacy at this time but wished it known that “Rikki lived life to the full and will be sorely missed.”
His family have asked for privacy at this time but wished it known that “Rikki lived life to the full and will be sorely missed.”

30-year-old cyclist killed after crash with a lorry

The Scotsman Top Stories

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Polling expert Sir John Curtice. Picture: John Devlin
Polling expert Sir John Curtice. Picture: John Devlin

Curtice says Labour can win 10 Scottish seats at election after Yousaf's win

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader