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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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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
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.
Martin Lewis recommends payback scheme that 'many people underestimate'
He shared a host of tips around how to save money
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers given compensation
Almost half a million banking customers are affected
'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
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
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".
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.
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.
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 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.