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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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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".

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Aberdeen-founded shoe chain that's been trading for 60 years to close last ever store

It will mark the end of an era for the family-run business that was formed in 1966.

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Person rushed to hospital after crash on major Aberdeenshire road

One person was taken by ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment

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Five adverts for supplements claiming to treat menopause symptoms banned

The ban has been issued by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)

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Aberdeenshire's 'Hyrox Granny' continues to amaze as she breaks record aged 72

Hyrox has become a huge trend in the fitness world, with the event designed to push competitors to the limit as they run 8km and complete a range of exercises.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Former Aberdeen coach Peter Leven lands new role as he bids farewell to Red Army

The Scot will be taking his next steps in coaching south of the border until the end of the season after departing Pittodrie following a tough third spell as interim manager.

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Thousands raised after sudden death of Aberdeen bar boss as tributes paid to 'kind soul'

Drummonds and Tunnels manager Danny Galloway tragically passed away earlier this month, with tributes flooding in from friends and punters

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen cheesewire murder of taxi driver to be explored in two-part documentary

The programme explores the efforts to trace the killer of George Murdoch, with the cab driver's murder in 1983 remaining one of Scotland's longest unsolved cases.

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Prestigious medal award for University of Aberdeen scientist


Professor Neil Vargesson from the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition was awarded the prestigious Lewis Wolpert Medal at a ceremony yesterday.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Parole boards to consider if killers refuse to reveal where victims’ remains are in law change

The introduction of the new justice legislation comes in the wake of campaigning from both Suzanne Pilley’s family and the family of fellow murder victim Arlene Fraser.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Drug abuse costing Scotland £6billion a year as ministers urged to act

"Our research shows the issue is also economically unsustainable. While the Scottish Government has made meaningful attempts to address the crisis in recent years, it must go further and faster."

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeenshire Council 'well-run' despite facing £81million budget gap

The Accounts Commission said the council was 'well-run' but warned that despite its clear priorities, it must address current and future financial challenges, including undelivered savings.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeenshire woman's dog park plans refused as neighbours raise fears over barking

Council planners recommended the facility be refused on grounds of noise, saying it could “result in a level of uncertainty and potential disturbance that is unacceptable”.

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Video: Emotional send-off for Inverurie teacher as hundreds of pupils cheer him out of school

Crowds lined the balconies to say goodbye to David Anderson.