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.
Driver admits causing hit-and-run death
Connor Wilson was driving at excessive speed with a deflated front tyre and Gabriel Lungu died.
Aberdeenshire firm enters administration after 117 years of trading
Twenty four staff have lost their jobs with immediate effect following cashflow difficulties,
Rebuild of fire-hit bird observatory halted
The internationally-renowned Fair Isle research centre in Shetland will not now reopen this year.
Cullen skink souperstar named at world championships
Kellie Spooner is named traditional and with-a-twist winner as the famous Scots dish is celebrated.
Police to use DNA spray in illegal biker crackdown
The invisible spray - already used in other parts of the country - can link an offender to a crime.
New Orange Lodge opens after parade banned
The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland lost its appeal against the decision to prevent Saturday's procession.
Who or what is the Big Grey Man of Ben Macdui?
The mystery - and explanations - of a Scottish mountain legend.
Scotland will bear the brunt of climate costs
Tackling climate change will cost Scotland £1.1bn a year, the financial watchdog warns.
Your pictures of Scotland: 8 -15 March
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
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CCTV upgrade could speed up crime suspect tracing
Consultation starts on using new software in Aberdeen to help search for people more quickly.
New Aberdeen suburb takes step forward
Councillors unanimously back outline permission for a development on the city's western outskirts.
BBC to show Aberdeen v Celtic semi-final
The Aberdeen v Celtic Scottish Cup semi-final is to be broadcast on BBC One Scotland, with a 12:30 BST kick-off on Saturday, 20 April.
'My tumour won't go away but I'm grateful to be alive'
Suzanne Davies was diagnosed with a brain tumour a decade ago and told she only had a year to live.
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.
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?
Mandolin player wins BBC traditional music award
Calum McIlroy, from Aberdeenshire - who is also a guitar player and singer - wins the coveted title.
Landward: Castle Fraser
Dougie celebrates the season at Castle Fraser and looks back on the highlights of 2023.
This Farming Life: Orkney
A bumper lambing season kicks off for the Cursiter family on Orkney.
Beechgrove Garden
Beechgrove Garden is back and ready to guide you through a season of great growing.
Changing Landscapes: A Story of Scotland
Meditating on the care and carelessness we've brought to bear on Scotland's environment.
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.
Energy grid needs £60bn upgrade to hit green target
New undersea cables and power lines could add up to £30 a year to energy bills, a new plan suggests.
Two teenagers killed in crash with lorry
A 17-year-old boy remains in a critical condition following the crash on the A91 on Sunday.
Yousaf firm on slogan and Kate 'pictured in public'
"Discontent" over an SNP slogan and the first post-surgery photo of Princess of Wales make the front pages.
Strep A: 'I'd never seen a child hallucinate before'
Two Dundee mothers share their stories as scientists begin the search to find a vaccine for Strep A.
The rehab service that keeps families together
Harper House supports parents to get clean while still having responsibility for their children.
Tributes to 'loving husband and father' murdered in Edinburgh
Nashir Ahmed was assaulted while waiting for a bus on the city's Ferry Road.
Community fears dog walker killer 'does live among us'
Brian Low's body was discovered on 17 February on a remote track in the area.
Care homes to close to help plug £60m shortfall
Third sector providers in Edinburgh also face 10% grant cuts as the city tries to save core services.
Rebuild of fire-hit bird observatory halted
The internationally-renowned Fair Isle research centre in Shetland will not now reopen this year.
WW2 plane propeller find sparks crash mystery
Blades from a World War Two aircraft were discovered buried in potato sacks in a peat bog on the Isle of Arran.
New slavery plaque installed at Edinburgh monument
The replacement plaque has the same wording as the original removed by a descendant of Henry Dundas.
Stevie Nicks announces first solo show in Scotland
The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman will appear at the OVO Hydro on Saturday 6 July.