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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
How 'citizen scientists' helped red squirrels return to Aberdeen
Red squirrels have returned to Aberdeen city centre, reversing a retreat north dating back to the 1970s.
Man who killed roofer in fight over money gets unpaid work
David McGuinness, 30, had an unknown heart condition and died after the physical altercation in 2023.
Historic gardens project lands top architecture award
Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen reopened to the public in 2022 after a £28.3m redevelopment.
Drink driver who hit three people with car jailed
Christopher Parry was more than three times the limit when he got behind the wheel in Buckie.
Repairs to bridge closed for two years put on hold
Aberdeenshire Council says the condition of Aboyne Bridge is worse than previously thought.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Will we still be able to ski in Scotland in 2080?
The effects of climate change are giving the operators of Scottish ski resorts pause for thought.
Flu cases in Scotland more than double in a week
NHS Grampian says flu patients are taking up one in every 35 beds at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
GB Energy plan to focus on historical oil and gas areas
The new publicly-owned body says its investments will aim to support 10,000 jobs by 2030.
Seven health boards given £230m bailout loans despite record funding
Despite record levels of NHS funding, seven health boards needed government help to balance their books last year.
UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines
The partnership aims to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say face increased threat from Moscow.
Counselling service will not receive grant funding
Cairns Counselling in Aberdeen expresses extreme disappointment at the news.
Mystery as remains of seven-arm deep-sea octopus wash up on beach
Arms from the rarely-seen species were discovered at an Aberdeenshire national nature reserve.
17th Century tower hopes to raise 'community pride'
The Wallace Tower in Seaton Park, Aberdeen, is coming back into use for the first time in 27 years.
Your Voice, Your BBC News: Do you have a story to share with a local BBC journalist?
What stories would you like BBC News to cover in NE Scotland, Orkney and Shetland?
Scotland has 33 new towns - where are they and what's it like living in one?
BBC Scotland visits Tarves in Aberdeenshire - one of 33 places which are no longer villages after seeing their populations swell.
Europe's energy capital: How the Budget's going down in Aberdeen
Aberdeen depends on North Sea oil and gas and there are worries the tax and licensing regime is creating decline.
Out of Doors
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great outdoors.
My Kind of Town
Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major head for Peterhead, the home of fishing and energy.
Mark Steel's in Town
Mark discovers how life in Lerwick is shaped by sea, storms and Shetland spirit.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Muirhead & Brewster retain titles
Eve Muirhead and Tom Brewster guide their rinks to respective women's and men's Scottish curling titles in Perth on Sunday.
Peterhead 0-0 Stirling Albion
Bottom-placed Stirling Albion hold play-off hopefuls Peterhead to a draw in the Scottish Third Division
Montrose 4-1 Elgin City
Montrose moved into the top four of the Scottish Third Division with a defeat of play-off rivals Elgin City at Links Park.
Aberdeen boss relieved at victory
Aberdeen boss Craig Brown feels his side should have had a penalty in the narrow win over Dundee.
Aberdeen 1-0 Dundee
Niall McGinn's 17th goal of the season gives Aberdeen their first win of 2013 as Dundee lose at Pittodrie.
Toll taken on Dons' pitch - Brown
Aberdeen boss Craig Brown admits last year's rugby at Pittodrie combined with bad weather has affected the pitch.
Brown wants Dons unbeaten streak
Aberdeen manager Craig Brown insists his players can improve on recent displays despite their 0-0 draw against St Mirren.
Aberdeen 0-0 St Mirren
Ten-man Aberdeen hold on to claim a point in a drab, goalless Scottish Premier League encounter at Pittodrie.
East Stirling 2-4 Peterhead
Rory McAllister's double sets promotion-chasing Peterhead on their way to a comfortable win.
Scotland 1-0 Estonia
Scotland get off to a winning start under their new manager Gordon Strachan by beating Estonia at Pittodrie
Gilmour unhappy with Dons surface
Chairman Stewart Gilmour says St Mirren are extremely disappointed with the state of Aberdeen's pitch on Saturday.
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Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move.
Scotland to play World Cup games in Boston & Miami
Scotland will play their World Cup Group C games in Boston and Miami, with their opener against Haiti at Gillette Stadium starting at 02:00 BST on 14 June.
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
Gen Z are going retro, with studies showing a resurgence in people buying tech in the modern age that can be dated back decades.
Police watchdog to probe 'unexplained' custody death
Police Scotland has referred the death of the 39-year-old on Berkeley Street on Friday to Pirc.
Woman, 87, killed and three seriously hurt in crash
The 87-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on the A706 near Linlithgow on Friday evening.
Opposing rallies take place over Inverness barracks asylum plans
The UK government has announced plans to accommodate about 300 men at the city's Cameron Barracks.
Man charged over death of 32-year-old in Inverness
The 52-year-old is scheduled to appear at the city's sheriff court on Monday in connection with the death.
My breasts are so heavy they cause chronic pain but I can't get a reduction
Melissa Ashcroft was told earlier this year her BMI was too high to qualify for surgery on the NHS.
Scottish Labour frontbencher quits over links to sex offender
Pam Duncan-Glancy has resigned as Labour's education spokesperson after reports she maintained links with a disgraced councillor.
Founder of fashion retailer What Every Woman Wants dies
Vera Weisfeld founded the women's fashion chain with her husband Gerald in Glasgow in 1971.
Bus driver seriously injured after HGV sheds load
The 56-year-old was taken to hospital after her bus struck the load dropped by the HGV on the A96.
DJ Hannah Laing on how losing her best friend reshaped her year
The DJ describes a 'life changing" year and her efforts to establish a community studio, giving new young artists opportunities in music.
Source: BBC News
