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Killer Quines hit the high note with historic success


The University's all-female a cappella group, The Killer Quines, has achieved a historic milestone after making it through to the UK finals of a major international singing competition.

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Peter Leven adamant Aberdeen can hurt Celtic as interim boss issues squad update

The Dons are still in the bottom half of the table after the defeat to Kilmarnock but could close the gap on sixth-placed Falkirk if they pull off a big victory against a Hoops side in a three-way title race.

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New Met Office 18-hour rain warning issued for Aberdeenshire from tonight

A brand new warning is in place from tonight for the north-east.

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Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire weather in full as separate snow and rain warnings in place

The severe weather Aberdeen experienced in January has continued into February.

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Historic Aberdeen pub The Old Kings Highway dating back to 1700s announces permanent closure

The Old Kings Highway on The Green, which dates back to the 1700s, said it was "a hard decision but the right one".

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Aberdeen v Celtic: TV channel, team news and more for Premiership showdown

The Dons will be looking to close the gap on the top six with a seismic result while Celtic chase another three points to keep themselves in the three-way title race.

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Peterhead Prison Museum at risk of closing 'within six weeks' without urgent funding

The popular Aberdeenshire visitor attraction's future is now in jeopardy.

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Trio of Aberdeen streets surrounding new £40m market could be spruced up under new plans

Local authority members will discuss plans to spend £500,000 enhancing Carnegie Brae, Carmelite Street and East Green in an effort to draw residents and visitors to the new attraction.

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Aberdeen's Peter Ambrose returns to Hungary as striker seals loan exit

The 23-year-old has struggled to break into the Dons side since moving to Pittodrie in 2024 when he became one of former manager Jimmy Thelin's first signings.

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Man charged over murder of two-month-old baby boy in Aberdeen

The injured boy was taken to Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital from Banchory on June 11, 2025. The two-month-old tragically died a short time later from his injuries.

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Scottish Government 'committed to dualling A96' despite fiscal challenges

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop has said the Scottish Government still remains committed to fully dualling the route between Aberdeen and Inverness.

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Aberdeen issue Mats Knoester update after 'serious injury' in Kilmarnock defeat

The Dutch defender was stretchered off the Rugby Park pitch after an awkward landing in the first-half, with the club describing the incident as having a "traumatic impact."

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Aberdeen announce Tom McIntyre signing as Dons receive timely defensive boost

The centre-back arrives at Pittodrie as a free agent after leaving Portsmouth, with his arrival giving Peter Leven a welcome boost ahead of tomorrow's clash with Celtic.

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Met Office issues new 10-hour rain warning amid Aberdeenshire snow alert

Forecasters warned of potential travel disruption and the risk of flooding, with significant rainfall expected to hit the east coast throughout the first half of Wednesday.

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Every Aberdeen Restaurant Weeks venue as record number of eateries sign up for Foodie Fortnight

More than 90 restaurants, bars and cafes will take part in the hugely-popular Foodie Fortnight - which will run from Monday, February 23, until Sunday, March 8.

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Aberdeenshire records wettest January since 2016 as miserable start to year set to continue

Aberdeenshire was also one of the snowiest locations in Scotland last month, with two amber warnings bringing heavy showers and as much as 52cm of snow in Oyne.

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PhD students secure second place in global UN AI sustainability competition


A team of PhD students from the University has succeeded against competition from around the world to finish second in the UN sponsored AI Environmental Footprint Measurement Hackathon.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen set for record-breaking cruise season with 57,000 visitors expected in 2026

The season will begin with Viking Cruise’s Viking Neptune making its maiden call to Port of Aberdeen on March 31, with cruise calls continuing through to September 25 with Viking Vela.

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Ade Adesina appointed Entrepreneur in Residence


The University of Aberdeen will welcome Ade Adesina as Entrepreneur in Residence, working with students and staff on a research-led, decolonial artistic project responding to the institution's Legacies of Slavery report.

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Aberdeen transfer window recap as Dons make six signings and bid farewell to cup heroes

While there are plenty of new faces, there have also been some surprise exits, with Scottish Cup winners Dante Polvara and Leighton Clarkson the big names to bid farewell.