What do American tourists think of Aberdeen as first cruise ship of 2025 season sails in
Nearly 1,000 visitors hopped off the Viking Vela ship today, eager to explore what the region has to offer.
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Billionaire sheikh wins approval for more development on Highland estate
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, who has an estimated fortune of £14.6bn, will be able to add another property to land he owns in Wester Ross.
ANALYSIS: Ross County’s four strikers RATED ahead of key Premiership run-in
The Staggies' campaign is finely poised and Don Cowie has the benefit of a full complement of attackers for the closing stretch. But who should play?
Shinty: Ex-Skye manager Willie MacDonald opens up further on ‘complete negativity from half-a-dozen people’ which led to resignation
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Departed Skye Camanachd boss MacDonald has spoken more on how 'behind-the-scenes nonsense' became 'too much' for his family.
Shot ‘N’ Roll’s Union Square kiosk disappears
The cinnamon roll business has removed its kiosk from Union Square.
Sexual predator jailed after he was found hiding phone under garden shed
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Robert Strachan, 46, was found to be using Snapchat and Grindr, in breach of a court order.
Buckie man ‘devastated’ after late partner’s memorial vandalised
Findlay Smith, 76, honoured his partner of more than 20 years, Diana, with a handcrafted bench.
Investigation into crash that killed driver near Inverness dropped
Police Scotland referred itself to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) for investigation following the incident.
Aberdeen man charged after two off-road bikes seized
A 23-year-old is due to appear in court over road traffic offences.
Trump tariffs hard to swallow for Highland whisky distillers
But will the lower tariff rate give Scotch the competitive edge over Irish whiskey?
Teen taken to hospital following disturbance at Lossiemouth beach
It is understood a group of teens were spotted on Lossiemouth's East Beach.
Superdrug opens new store at Bridge of Don Retail Park
The health and beauty retailer has welcomed its first customers to the former Carpetright unit.
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Take sneak-peek inside luxury Viking cruise ship as it marks maiden visit to Port of Aberdeen
Police track down runaway horses and cart near Westhill
How did Stracathro fare as YouTuber rates service stations in Britain?
Heavyweight success: 17-year-old Aberdeen girl crowned UK powerlifting champion
Police and fire crews called to car fire on A92 north of Stonehaven
Police and firefighters heavy rescue unit called to three-vehicle crash south of Inverness
15-year-old boy missing from Mintlaw traced ‘safe and well’
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Exclusive: Comedian and Tik Tok star Stuart Mitchell explains why he is no overnight sensation
Brough Bakes: Shannon, 23, put ‘all her savings’ into starting Orkney bakery on wheels
Couple put their beautiful Bieldside family home with gorgeous garden on the market for £410,000
Couple near Alford to run their venison farm as unconventional retirement plan
Celebrity Traitors: Military measures and no fly zone to keep cast secret
Aberdeen’s newest air route takes off to Poland
Elegant townhouse in picturesque Aberdeenshire town up for sale
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Police investigate after ‘unexplained’ death of woman in Inverurie
Young Farmer Keely Mitchell takes home Calladrum Cup
Police and air ambulance called to incident in Inverurie
James Dun transforms historic Aberdeen building for new hair school
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ANALYSIS: Ross County’s four strikers RATED ahead of key Premiership run-in
Aberdeen’s stance on Premiership reconstruction bid – plus record-breaking season ticket sales target and uptake for Scottish Cup semi-final seats revealed
Highland League reports: Wins for Banks o’ Dee, Nairn, Keith, Forres and Deveronvale
EXPLAINED: What needs to happen over next two weekends for Ross County to still make it into Premiership top-six
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