Aberdeen and North East Scotland News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Aberdeen and North East Scotland. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Memorial for scientist murdered in 1978 unveiled
Brenda Page's ex-husband was finally convicted of her murder in Aberdeen last year.
Sheriff accused of sexual harassment ruled unfit for office
Sheriff Jack Brown was found to have acted inappropriately towards two women.
Three taken to hospital after serious crash
Emergency services were called to Aberdeen's Auchmill Road on Friday morning.
Your pictures of Scotland: 19 - 26 April
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Uber re-applies for licence to operate in Aberdeen
The company was previously granted permission to launch in the city in 2018.
Buckie consider arbitration on play-off expulsion
Buckie Thistle say they are considering arbitration following the cancellation of Saturday's Pyramid Play-Off tie against East Kilbride.
Dons striker linked with Dutch champions - gossip
Feyenoord join race to sign Aberdeen striker, Rangers in talks with summer transfer targets, plus more...
Shetland spaceport moves closer to first rocket launch
The SaxaVord site on Unst has received a licence to control the local sea and airspace during launch.
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Talks aim to resolve Aberdeen Airport taxi dispute
The dispute involves changes to working patterns and the introduction of a new departure charge.
Man jailed for £100,000 heroin and cocaine haul
Sherwin Brown was caught in Aberdeen with heroin worth £80,000 and cocaine worth £22,000.
Bishop investigated over misleading accounts claim
Bishop Anne Dyer, who was suspended in 2022 over allegations of bullying, denies the new claims.
International Island Games Association chief steps down
Jorgen Pettersson is to step down as the head of the International Island Games Association after 17 years.
Lucky move that led to a love of marine wildlife
Steve Truluck swapped engineering in London for whale and dolphin expertise in north east Scotland.
In pictures: Scotland's avalanche season
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service has recorded a provisional figure of 169 avalanches.
How big a problem is dog fouling in Scotland?
More than 20 years after an act was introduced to tackle the issue - how big a problem does it remain?
Animal with 'amazing flatulence' found in medieval book
Satirist Ian Hislop has included the ancient Bonnacon among Britain's oldest jokes for his BBC podcast.
Cullen skink souperstar named at world championships
Kellie Spooner is named traditional and with-a-twist winner as the famous Scots dish is celebrated.
'Winning Olympic silver makes me want Paris gold'
Team GB cyclist Neah Evans claimed Olympic team pursuit silver in Tokyo but she only has eyes for gold in Paris this summer.
1964: Shetland shawl knitters
With less than half a dozen spinners of the material left, and perhaps as few as a dozen women capable of knitting the garments, they're probably only going to get more valuable.
Landward: Speyside
A special episode from Speyside. Dougie meets the man determined to save the Spey salmon.
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.
Will winning a confidence vote be enough to save Yousaf?
The future of Scotland's first minister is far from secure after a week of turmoil.
Yousaf will not resign as Scotland's first minister
Humza Yousaf says he is confident of winning a no-confidence vote next week despite opposition calls for him to quit.
Yousaf defiant and King on the mend
A review of the front page stories as Humza Yousaf digs in and the King prepares for return to public life.
The Kelpies: Ten years of the towering horse sculptures
Artist Andy Scott completed the Kelpies at the entrance to the North Sea near Falkirk in 2014.
The explosions of colour that painted a Glasgow estate
Sony?s 2006 ?Paint? advert is widely considered one of the most ambitious in history - but how was it made?
Who is Ash Regan, the woman who could be key to Yousaf's fate?
The Alba Party MSP could play a crucial role in whether Humza Yousaf continues as first minister.
Coast-to-coast path reaches 40-year landmark
The Southern Upland Way covers more than 200 miles from Galloway to the Scottish Borders.
Sheriff accused of sexual harassment ruled unfit for office
Sheriff Jack Brown was found to have acted inappropriately towards two women.
Written warning for SWG3 after teenagers' deaths
The Glasgow venue's licence was reviewed after it was linked to the deaths of three teenagers.
Oystercatcher eggs on pitch hit football fixtures
A number of sides in southern Scotland use the North West Community Campus facility in Dumfries.
Cushion covers ?saved my mum?s life?
Jan O?Neil has upcycled donated fabrics and made more than 40,000 cushion covers.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.