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Celebrating 40 years of offshore wildlife recording


Four decades of a unique partnership to chronicle the birds and other wildlife seen from North Sea oil and gas platforms has been celebrated in a new book.

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Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Newmachar retirement park expansion approved despite fears it could ruin peaceful environment

The caravan park, which has been operating since the 1970s, is set to expand after plans were approved by the council despite having previously prevented anyone from living in the units full-time.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Reinstated Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney urged to consider whether ‘she is still the right person’ for the job

Four bishops say that despite bullying allegations being dropped against Anne Dyer, "deep divisions" remain.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Delays for A96 motorists as 13 days of roadworks to start at Inverness airport

The work to fix defects on the road will begin this weekend.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

New Turkish-inspired cafe to open at Aberdeen Beach

Rozerin and Betul Gorur's father owns Muzo's Turkish Kitchen next door.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Fraserburgh church in ‘prime location’ up for sale

The P&J goes inside the unique property, which is on the market for £65,000 less than the valuation.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

McDonald’s confirms it won’t be coming to Aviemore

The fast-food giant says it is "exploring a number of opportunities in the wider area".

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Orkney Italian restaurant could be forced to undo bright green makeover of historic premises

Lucano, in Kirkwall, was painted green in mid-September without permission.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Highland Council puts major election result delay down to ‘lack of focus’ and ‘fatigue’ of staff counters

The Electoral Commission asked the council for an explanation about why the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire was the last constituency in the UK to declare during July's General Election.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Volunteers share ‘brilliant’ memories of 97′ Tall Ships – and encourage people to apply for next year’s event

Hundreds of locals are needed to welcome the world to Aberdeen during the Tall Ships Races in July 2025.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Esslemonts shop boss: ‘I’d happily chip in for legal fight against city centre bus gates killing trade’

There has been growing anger since Aberdeen City Council voted to make the controversial measures permanent.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Residents fear retirement park ‘peace and quiet’ at Newmachar could be ruined by holiday home revellers

Previous conditions placed on the site by Aberdeenshire Council ruled out anyone from living in the new caravans full-time.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Hunt for ‘small green van’ as female pedestrian remains ‘critical’ after Golspie collision

The incident occurred on Main Street which is also the A9 Inverness to Thurso road.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

UNSOLD: Bids fly in for Dunain House – but auctioneer says ‘it’s worth more’

The Highland property has lain in a state of ruin since the 2014 fire.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Trump reinforces commitment to investing in Scotland despite Aberdeenshire course losses

It was revealed earlier this week that Trump International in Balmedie had recorded a loss of £1.4million, but the organisations executive vice president has said they remain committed to the project.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Jury told alleged Peterhead murder victim had gone to rob his accused killers

Luke Allan and his brother Ethan Carlyle are both accused of stabbing dad-of-two Andrew Ross to death in February last year.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Highlands news | The P&J

Concern grows after Newburgh seal becomes entangled with discarded toilet seat

The latest entanglement has been described as the "most unusual by far".

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Call goes out for volunteers as countdown to Tall Ships Aberdeen continues

Applications are open for volunteers and sail trainees, with hundreds of volunteers needed to welcome the world to Aberdeen during next summer's Tall Ships Races.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Celtic and Rangers clashes will prove if Aberdeen can stay in title race, says former Dons ace

Former Dons defender Charlie Mulgrew believes this month's clashes against the Old Firm duo will define whether or not Aberdeen can keep up their momentum and stay in the title race.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Tragedy as seven-month-old baby dies after taking unwell in Peterhead

Police confirmed the infant had tragically passed away the day after arriving in hospital, with her death currently being treated as unexplained.