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Rhynie - the quiet village that once ruled a Kingdom
Today the settlement of Rhynie in Aberdeenshire is a quiet rural village, but a decade of archaeological research has revealed that it was once home to a Pictish royal centre with connections stretching across Europe.
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Peterculter care worker struck off for stealing from vulnerable service user
Mr McWilliam was entrusted with the man's bank card, but a report stated he had used the card on two occasions between May and June 2024 to withdraw money from his account.
Aberdeen look to ease defensive crisis as Stephen Robinson could sign familiar face
The Ugandan international played for the Dons in a closed door game against Dundee this week, and they are now looking into the possibility of handing the 27-year-old a short-term deal.
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Watch as Aberdeen prankster scares passersby from hidden booth on Union Street
The mystery joker has been camped out on Union Street where he waits for unsuspecting members of the public to walk by.
Aberdeen youngster Mitchel Frame reveals Liverpool snub and lifts lid on tough Pittodrie start
The left-back was signed by Jimmy Thelin but never featured under the former Dons boss, before finally getting his breakthrough when Peter Leven took interim charge.
Aberdeen man's dog put down after being left in agony with abscess for months
Connor Cowie was handed a five-year ban on owning animals after he allowed his Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Kaido to live with an abscess for months.
FAI finds Aberdeenshire groundsman was crushed to death under mower
Andrew Soutar tragically died in June 2023 after being trapped under the mower
Aberdeen players fighting for futures as Gavin Molloy opens up on injury frustration
The new manager is assessing his first team and looking to see who can stand up to the fight as the under-achieving Dons look to avoid getting sucked into the relegation play-off.
Aberdeen residents amazed as city hit with more snow - but will cold snap continue?
Freezing temperatures and even snow has hit Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire just days before Easter, with many waking up to a wintry scene on Thursday morning.
Woman, 20, arrested and charged after Aberdeen army office daubed in red paint
Police Scotland confirmed a 20-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
New HMRC tax rule begins April 6 2026 and '94% aren't ready'
It is the most significant overhaul of the tax system since self-assessment 29 years ago
Next step in 'ban' on zero-hours contracts on April 7
Workers will be given new rights to protect tem from exploitation
NHS staff to get World Cup bank holiday to mark Scotland team's return to tournament
The national bank holiday was announced last year with the government confirming NHS staff will receive the holiday.
New DWP rules for PIP and Attendance Allowance claimants confirmed
The DWP has confirmed new rules for people on disability benefits but some people might see 'gaps in payments'
Aberdeen dog groomer ordered to remove shop signage that 'ruined street's traditional look'
Council planners said it was "inappropriate" and paid "little regard to the general characteristics of the locality, or the visual amenity of the surrounding area".
Peterhead Prison Museum to have temporary closure amid 'prolonged financial pressure'
The decision follows a prolonged period of financial pressure and operational challenges, which owners say have made it unviable to continue running the attraction in its current form.
Two men charged after county lines drug busts across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Drugs, believed to be heroin and crack cocaine, were seized along with a three-figure sum of cash
Inquiry into death of two-month old Aberdeen baby to focus on 'complex condition'
Two-month-old Michael Wilson was born on Wednesday, August 11 2021 and died at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital on Friday, October 15 the same year.
First family move into new Aberdeen development after being 'first and only house' they viewed
Piotr and his wife Milena were looking for a place to call home with their young son Alan
Aberdeen city centre Sunday parking hours to stay the same as council 'listens to concerns'
Under plans proposed by the council, on-street parking and local authority-operated off-street car parks would have seen their chargeable hours increased on Sundays.