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The UK Government is looking for ways to spend money in Scotland, but isn't interested in waving a Union Jack about it (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Will Yousaf meet UK Government halfway on ways to improve life in Scotland?

Funding will be axed for some ‘fixed route’ bus journeys.
Funding will be axed for some ‘fixed route’ bus journeys.

Funding to be withdrawn for 19 North east bus routes

​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

​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

​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

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...

​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

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

​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

Staff members at Allandale who achieved a top rating for their care of residents.
Staff members at Allandale who achieved a top rating for their care of residents.

Peterhead care home leads the way in excellence with highest inspection rating

​Jeanette Gill Awards 2022 Gold winner Veterans Woodcraft.
​Jeanette Gill Awards 2022 Gold winner Veterans Woodcraft.

Peterhead care home offers grants to help combat loneliness

Alongside the expansion, older charging stations will be replaced.
Alongside the expansion, older charging stations will be replaced.

Electric vehicle charging points to be expanded in Aberdeenshire

​Craig Smith says the future is full of optimism for the firm.
​Craig Smith says the future is full of optimism for the firm.

Exceptional first year gets decom specialist off to flying start

The Hame Bakery of Peterhead took a bronze medal for its steak pie.
The Hame Bakery of Peterhead took a bronze medal for its steak pie.

Trio come up trumps in Scotch Pie Awards

Under the initiative, the electric bikes will be available to hire from both Peterhead and Fraserburgh leisure centres, Ellon Community Campus, MACBI at Mintlaw and Aden Country Park.
Under the initiative, the electric bikes will be available to hire from both Peterhead and Fraserburgh leisure centres, Ellon Community Campus, MACBI at Mintlaw and Aden Country Park.

Enjoy Formartine and Buchan Way on an e-bike

The event will be held at the Palace Hotel in Peterhead.
The event will be held at the Palace Hotel in Peterhead.

Get help for your business

Linda says she is really looking forward to starting in her new role,
Linda says she is really looking forward to starting in her new role,

National body appoints Peterhead town centre regeneration facilitator

Colin Stephen fishes out of Peterhead. (photo credit Nigel Millard).
Colin Stephen fishes out of Peterhead. (photo credit Nigel Millard).

Peterhead fisherman features in latest edition of cookbook

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, Minister John Lamont outside Arbuthnot House in Peterhead.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, Minister John Lamont outside Arbuthnot House in Peterhead.

Cultural quarter plan for funding

Peterhead port has missed out on Green Freeport designation.
Peterhead port has missed out on Green Freeport designation.

Peterhead and Aberdeen's bid to gain green freeport status fails

The discount applies to all films all day
The discount applies to all films all day

Arc aims to bring some cheer to Blue Monday

The pipes are valued at about £40,000 each, with weights of up to one tonne each.
The pipes are valued at about £40,000 each, with weights of up to one tonne each.

High-value theft from industrial estate

Find out more about Peterhead Community Council
Find out more about Peterhead Community Council

Community council rises from the ashes in 2023

Peterhead Farmers Market was just one of the successes of the BID.
Peterhead Farmers Market was just one of the successes of the BID.

Great events, initiatives and projects for Peterhead BID

Shona Watson of Buchan Giving Tree SCIO receives the cheque from Sheena Gordon and Alison Morgan of Apex.
Shona Watson of Buchan Giving Tree SCIO receives the cheque from Sheena Gordon and Alison Morgan of Apex.

Peterhead church event benefits Buchan Giving Tree

Who will be crowned Scotch Pie World Champion 2023?
Who will be crowned Scotch Pie World Champion 2023?

Two Peterhead bakers on Scotch Pie Championship shortlist

Councillor Leeann McWhinnie.
Councillor Leeann McWhinnie.

Peterhead councillor welcomes cost crisis advice events for businesses

The Hogmanay Bash has been cancelled due to lack of ticket sales.
The Hogmanay Bash has been cancelled due to lack of ticket sales.

Peterhead's Hogmanay event is cancelled due to poor ticket sales

Osprey Housing Officer Elaine Sutherland (left) with new Inchmarlo residents Teresa Cruickshank, her daughter Millie, 10, and five-year-old son William.
Osprey Housing Officer Elaine Sutherland (left) with new Inchmarlo residents Teresa Cruickshank, her daughter Millie, 10, and five-year-old son William.

Fresh start in Banchory as family gets keys to Osprey Housing new build

James Miller pled guilty at Aberdeen Sheriff Court earlier this month.
James Miller pled guilty at Aberdeen Sheriff Court earlier this month.

Peterhead man receives 10-year ban and 100-hour community payback order followin...

The popular truck parade will head out to the Lido where a fireworks display will be held.
The popular truck parade will head out to the Lido where a fireworks display will be held.

Peterhead festivities get underway with light-up

The Drum project is still unfinished with no completion date given.
The Drum project is still unfinished with no completion date given.

End of Peterhead BID - what now for the Blue Toon?

Amey is holding a recruitment event in Peterhead.
Amey is holding a recruitment event in Peterhead.

Amey hosting recruitment open day to work on north-east trunk roads

Karen Wood, Regional Manager at Community Integrated Care with her Leadership Award at the Care Home Awards.
Karen Wood, Regional Manager at Community Integrated Care with her Leadership Award at the Care Home Awards.

Top accolade for Peterhead care manager

Frances, Jean and Norman Duncan.
Frances, Jean and Norman Duncan.

Peterhead woman reflects on life at local optician

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

Harry Brown’s family farm was named Scotch Beef Farm of the Year.
Harry Brown’s family farm was named Scotch Beef Farm of the Year.

Peterhead farmer takes top award

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

Chris steps up to the new role after four years as part of the SMA teaching staff.
Chris steps up to the new role after four years as part of the SMA teaching staff.

Experienced mariner and trainer appointed to lead the Scottish Maritime Academy

Work has been undertaken at St. Peter's Cemetery by local granite specialist Duncan Ross.
Work has been undertaken at St. Peter's Cemetery by local granite specialist Duncan Ross.

Peterhead war memorials receive funding boost from War Memorials Trust Grants Sc...

Duncan and Todd Group was founded in 1972 and now boasts more than 40 branches. Picture: contributed.
Duncan and Todd Group was founded in 1972 and now boasts more than 40 branches. Picture: contributed.

Optician Duncan and Todd eyes expansion after investing in new lab and branches

Ally Mitchell, Founder of Ocean Plastic Pots
Ally Mitchell, Founder of Ocean Plastic Pots

A potted solution to plastic pollution

The Hogmanay Bash was in doubt, but it is definitely going ahead.
The Hogmanay Bash was in doubt, but it is definitely going ahead.

Peterhead's Hogmanay Bash is still very much on

The impressive dining kitchen at 8 York Street.
The impressive dining kitchen at 8 York Street.

Family homes up for auction in Peterhead from as little as £65,000

Peterhead Relay for Life is hoping to break the £2.5m mark in 2023.
Peterhead Relay for Life is hoping to break the £2.5m mark in 2023.

Relay for Life Peterhead 2023...here we go!

The crew of a fishing boat have been rescued from a life raft after their vessel ran aground.
The crew of a fishing boat have been rescued from a life raft after their vessel ran aground.

Crew rescued from life raft after fishing boat runs aground

submittedGuests will have the opportunity to win prizes by taking part in fundraising games, an exclusive raffle and the auction, all raising vital funds for Clan.
submittedGuests will have the opportunity to win prizes by taking part in fundraising games, an exclusive raffle and the auction, all raising vital funds for Clan.

Clan unveils new fundraising event in Peterhead for 2023

Ms Adam has been vocal in her support of bringing rail back to Peterhead and Fraserburgh
Ms Adam has been vocal in her support of bringing rail back to Peterhead and Fraserburgh

MSP secures SNP commitment to North East rail

The DEFRA team at Peterhead
The DEFRA team at Peterhead

DEFRA delegates meet with SSA on insight seafood processors tour

Susan Simpson with her award
Susan Simpson with her award

Peterhead care home celebrates staff awards

Ronnie Arthur of Buchan Community Radio made the shock announcement at the weekend.
Ronnie Arthur of Buchan Community Radio made the shock announcement at the weekend.

Peterhead's Buchan Community Radio signs off

Fraserburgh is the fourth biggest port in Scotland
Fraserburgh is the fourth biggest port in Scotland

Value of fish landings soars at Fraserburgh

Sheila pictured with Kirkburn Court general manager David Garland.
Sheila pictured with Kirkburn Court general manager David Garland.

Peterhead kitchen assistant celebrates 20 years service with Kirkburn Court

Karen Adam MSP has been campaigning to bring rail back to her constituency since being elected
Karen Adam MSP has been campaigning to bring rail back to her constituency since being elected

North east takes centre stage at SNP conference

Activities on offer will differ in each area and include climbing walls, zorbing, football, rugby, athletics plus more.
Activities on offer will differ in each area and include climbing walls, zorbing, football, rugby, athletics plus more.

Sports Kit for All activity days launched

Pictured (left to right) are Zaki Hassan, Eilidh Shore, James Chalmers, Jessica Stephen and Ethan Booth.
Pictured (left to right) are Zaki Hassan, Eilidh Shore, James Chalmers, Jessica Stephen and Ethan Booth.

Peterhead student secures accountancy trainee place

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

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

Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.
Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.

Island sorely ruffled by RSPB Scotland plans to cut warden's job