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Tasmanian ancestral remains to return home
A ceremony to repatriate Tasmanian ancestral remains held in University of Aberdeen collections since the 1850s will take place on 21 March.
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Where are the last Scotland players that beat Greece now including trio of Aberdeen legends
Steve Clarke's men face the Greeks in a Nations League double header this week, and they will be hoping for similar success to their last Hampden meeting 30 years ago.
Caol dealer caught with cannabis worth £23,000 spared jail
Inverness Sheriff court heard Keirein Morrison had been a single parent with financial concerns when she became involved in the criminal enterprise.
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Aberdeen student jailed for post-graduation rape
Oyinkuro Finikumo raped a "trusted friend" after walking her home following a party, the High Court in Aberdeen was told.
Santander announces 95 bank closures as two Aberdeenshire branches to shut
The north-east branches affected by the new closures are Peterhead - which has a confirmed closure date of June 26 - and Turriff, which is awaiting its planned closure date.
Driver in hospital after being cut from A96 crash vehicle
The crash occurred overnight between Huntly and Keith.
Aberdeen named UK's 'slowest city for economic growth' as North Sea decline blamed
Among Scottish cities, Edinburgh stands out with a forecast for GVA growth of 1.9%. Glasgow is expected to see GVA growth of 1.6%, but Aberdeen is projected to trail behind at 0.9%.
Peterhead Santander bank branch to shut as final closing date confirmed
It is one of 95 across the country to be axed.
I tried the £8.50 potato sourdough loaf from Farine in Fort William
The artisan bread is on sale in Fort William's newest artisan bakery.
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Aberdeen University to return skull of Aboriginal man murdered 200 years ago to Tasmania
The man was shot dead on Tasmania's Shannon River in possibly the 1820s or 1830s, with his skull used for medical education at the University of Aberdeen in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Elgin’s Big Orange chef makes food truck cash only as costs soar
Mike McGarrie, owner of the food truck, says 'cash is king.'
Interview: Lorraine Kelly talks promoting her ‘beloved’ Orkney and boosting John Rae’s profile
The popular TV presenter is passionate about becoming a patron of the John Rae Society and ambassador for the Island Games in Orkney.
Baker Hughes ‘to extend lease at Portlethen site for 10 years’ after Altus takeover
The energy firm, which has headquarters in Texas and London, took over Altus Intervention in 2023.
Christmas celebrations, gull management, street cleaning: Elgin Bid warns of the 5 things at risk if group folds
Businesses are currently voting on whether they want the town centre group to continue.
Fyvie man who led police on chase around Turriff handed roads ban
Matthew O'Neill raced away from police in Turriff when they turned on their sirens but ended up crashing into a kerb.
Aberdeen tipped to have lowest economic growth in UK – is city in crisis?
Average household income in the city is expected to drop.
Stonehaven pensioner knocked down girl at lollipop crossing
The child ended up on the bonnet of David Smith's after she was struck outside Edzell Primary School.
Behind the scenes look as Highland soldiers prepare for Kenya mission
Jocks from The Royal Regiment of Scotland’s 3 SCOTS Battalion took part in a live firing exercise at Fort George on Tuesday.
Three Aberdeenshire and Highland actors who starred in River City as historic show scrapped
River City is being cancelled more than 22 years after its first episode aired.