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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 University scientist hails breakthrough NHS screening for rare spinal disease in babies

Professor Simon Parson has campaigned tirelessly for newborns to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy.

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Council questioned on 'scandalous' multi-million spend on doomed hydrogen buses

Aberdeen City Council recently scrapped its fleet of 25 hydrogen-powered vehicles and did no cost comparison with cheaper electric buses.

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The Aberdeen railway arches that could become a city centre hotspot

We've taken a look a potential locations for a new venue that would fill a vacant space in the city centre and bring some life into some empty units crying out for some TLC.

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Doors to three historic Aberdeenshire sites to reopen for summer

A trio of iconic castles will be reopening next week as Historic Environment Scotland marks the start of the summer season by welcoming back visitors to the popular attractions.

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AD FEATURE: Scotland’s housing emergency enters its third year

With an upcoming election in May, voters have a crucial opportunity to put housing at the centre of the national conversation

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Aberdeen families given chance to experience Lapland with new direct flights

Guests can look forward to an enchanting day in the heart of Finnish Lapland, with highlights including winter activities, reindeer rides, husky experiences and the chance to meet Santa Claus.

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Over 10,000 north-east A&E patients delayed more than four hours as short staffing blamed

Statistics released under Freedom of Information reveal there have been just over 10,000 delays of more than four hours in 2025-26, compared to 8,500 in 2022-23.

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Martin Lewis recommends payback scheme that 'many people underestimate'

He shared a host of tips around how to save money

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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".