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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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Doctor explains 'phantom' pain that could point to cancer

Early symptoms of the cancer can be easy to dismiss except for one peculiar ‘phantom’ pain

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Nuart Aberdeen 2026 takes centre stage at the University of Aberdeen


The first mural for Nuart Aberdeen has been revealed - with a work by homegrown street artist KMG taking pride of place in the heart of the University of Aberdeen.

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Aberdeen sign ex-St Mirren defender Elvis Bwomono as Sivert Heltne Nilsen heads for exit door

Bwomono, who most recently spent a second spell in Iceland with ÍBV, impressed during a short trial period at Pittodrie

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850 teacher absences recorded at Aberdeen schools since 2020 due to mental health struggles

New figures released by Aberdeen City Council show 417 absences have occurred in primaries, while another 414 have been recorded at secondary schools since the Covid pandemic.

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Aberdeen named 'pothole capital' of the UK as new research released

A list of the 10 places in the UK that have the highest rate of potholes has seen Aberdeen land the number one slot.

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Scotland v Japan: TV channel, team news and more for World Cup warm-up

The Tartan Army are just months away from a trip to the USA, but they will get the chance to send off their heroes to the World Cup in the coming months, starting with this week's friendly clash at Hampden.

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First mural for Nuart Aberdeen 2026 revealed in heart of Aberdeen University campus

This will be the first time Nuart will make its mark in the heart of Old Aberdeen.

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers given compensation

Almost half a million banking customers are affected

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'I was a butler for the late Queen in Balmoral - I ran with her through the halls with her'

A former royal butler has revealed what is was really like inside the halls of Balmoral Castle, the Aberdeenshire estate the royal family has used as an escape from the public eye

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Aberdeen City Council paid contractor £7,000 to remove flags after workers faced abuse

The local authority appointed the contractor to remove around 100 flags in the Kincorth, Cove and Seaton areas after its employees faced verbal abuse

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Stephen Flynn says 'deepening energy crisis' will define Holyrood election

The SNP's Westminster leader said voters will be casting their ballots for "a permanent cost-of-living crisis under Westminster or lower energy bills with independence".

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Orange glow marks Supported Internship Day at Aberdeen


The University of Aberdeen is supporting this year's National Supported Internship Day, which highlights the importance of helping young people with a learning disability or autism to access meaningful employment.

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These are Aberdeenshire's emptiest schools as pupil numbers continue to plummet

The latest figures reveal that 36 of the local authority’s 147 schools are currently half full, while numbers are also falling in the region’s larger towns that have multiple schools.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FAI finds Aberdeenshire groundsman was crushed to death under mower

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