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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 Live - frontpage

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 Live - frontpage

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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Aberdeen Live - frontpage

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 Live - frontpage

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 Live - frontpage

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.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

FAI finds Aberdeenshire groundsman was crushed to death under mower

Andrew Soutar tragically died in June 2023 after being trapped under the mower

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

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 Live - frontpage

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.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

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.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

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

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Next step in 'ban' on zero-hours contracts on April 7

Workers will be given new rights to protect tem from exploitation

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

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.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

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 Live - frontpage

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".

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

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.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

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

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

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.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

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 Live - frontpage

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.