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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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The Aberdeenshire golf course that inspired Augusta National you can play for just £35

The Masters return this week 12 months on from Rory McIlroy's epic triumph, but many golf fans know little about the course that inspired the famous resort in America.

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Man arrested after armed police swarm Aberdeen flat amid 'disturbance'

Multiple police vehicles were pictured at the scene, with the road closed off between the roundabout and the Premier Store on Oldcroft Place throughout the morning.

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Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Deliberate fire erupts in Aberdeen's Kincorth Hill as police launch probe

Police Scotland has confirmed that the fire is being treated as wilful with enquiries ongoing.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen's post-split fixtures confirmed as Dons face fight for Premiership survival

The Dons are dangerously close to the relegation play-off after a dire season, and they have six games left to ensure they will not be relegated for the first time in their history.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Armed police descend on Aberdeen flats as street locked down amid ongoing incident

Images shared on social media show officers and multiple vehicles at the scene, before armed cops stormed into one of the buildings on the street.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Petrol costs at every Aberdeen fuel station today as prices climb and pumps run dry

Motorists have reported some garages running out of fuel, while the majority have been blown away by the prices at the pumps since the conflict in the Middle East broke out.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Sivert Heltne Nilsen exit was 'right' decision says Aberdeen boss after seven-year offer

A popular figure with the Red Army - his final outing came in Robinson's debut as the Dons were held at home to a 1-1 draw with Falkirk following his arrival from St Mirren.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen city centre fire LIVE updates as two people rushed to hospital

Emergency crews continue to battle the blaze

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Firefighters battle huge blaze at Aberdeen city centre property in ongoing incident

The blaze broke out at a home near King Street this morning, with locals reporting large plumes of smoke billowing above the busy city centre street.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Fire erupts at Aberdeen's Kincorth Hill as warning issued over wildfires

The incident happened at Kincorth Hill, known as the Gramps, at around 7pm last night

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen woman left with brain tumours after contraceptive jab demands tighter measures

Trish Saunders, 45, was left with with meningiomas - non-cancerous tumours - inside her skull after taking the injection for several years.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues 'extremely concerning'

The Scottish Police Federation said Police Scotland have dropped some sick pay arrangements due to budget pressures, which they say could have a “profound” personal impact.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Parts of north-east to be hotter than Lisbon this week after Storm Dave batters Scotland

The weather throughout Scotland is expected to take a turn for the better

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeenshire village welcomes new Co-op store as Post Office also reopens

The convenience chain has launched its newest north-east store in Cruden Bay and completed an extensive programme of work to extend, modernise and enhance the previous shop on the site.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Over 26,000 Aberdeenshire patients flood community hospitals after 'lifeline' clinics axed

NHS Grampian has revealed 26,493 patients were seen at five minor injuries units across northern Aberdeenshire in 2025 in Banff, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Peterhead and Turrriff.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Aberdeen's Union Square set to welcome popular footwear retailer to new store

It is set to be based in the retail park section of the shopping destination, and will be near the new IKEA click and collect branch that is due to open in the coming months.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Stephen Robinson warns Aberdeen not immune from relegation as he responds to flak from fans

The Northern Irishman was booed on his return to Paisley, but that was the least of his problems as his Aberdeen side fell to a dismal 2-0 defeat in the Renfrewshire rain.

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

Team Scotland unveils brand new tartan ahead of Commonwealth Games

Created in collaboration with award-winning Scottish designer Siobhan Mackenzie, the new tartan is designed exclusively for Team Scotland

Aberdeen Live - frontpage

How former England boss Roy Hodgson is helping ex-Aberdeen star get to World Cup with Scotland

Now the former Aberdeen full-back is desperate to be on the plane to North America in June, and he reckons the wisdom of Hodgson can push him that extra inch to seal his spot in the squad.