Aberdeenshire news

• 'Mythical beast' pony headwear found in Scots bog stars in US exhibition

  07-03-2026 09:20 via bbc.com
  The horned cap from southern Scotland would have made the pony wearing it look "fantastical".
  
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• From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks

  07-03-2026 09:19 via bbc.com
  The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.
  
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• 'How we transformed a spooky-looking derelict school into our family home in Aberdeenshire' - Press and Journal

  07-03-2026 07:00
  'How we transformed a spooky-looking derelict school into our family home in Aberdeenshire'  Press and Journal
  
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• Auchmaliddie Mains takes both titles in Spring Show beef carcase competition - The Scottish Farmer

  07-03-2026 00:18
  Auchmaliddie Mains takes both titles in Spring Show beef carcase competition  The Scottish Farmer
  
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• Aberdeen school pupils forced out for repairs – but could it be first step towards closure? - Press and Journal

  06-03-2026 21:44
  Aberdeen school pupils forced out for repairs – but could it be first step towards closure?  Press and Journal
  
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• New plane offers more seats on Wick to Aberdeen flights

  06-03-2026 15:19 via bbc.com
  The number of seats available on the "lifeline" service has increased from seven to 18.
  
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• More than 40 jobs lost as food business folds

  06-03-2026 15:04 via bbc.com
  King Foods supplied frozen foods and fresh fish products to hotel and retail catering outlets.
  
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• Who will join Falkirk in Scottish Cup last four?

  06-03-2026 13:49 via bbc.com
  Eight previous Scottish Cup winners, including holders Aberdeen, do battle in four quarter-finals spread over the next three days.
  
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• Man jailed after police seize cocaine worth £300,000

  06-03-2026 13:41 via bbc.com
  Ethan Kerr was arrested after a high purity haul of the Class A drug was recovered in the city's Persley Den View last April.
  
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• NHS Grampian confirms second case of measles since 2014

  06-03-2026 12:10 via bbc.com
  NHS Grampian says the second case is not linked to the first but it is not being classed as an outbreak.
  
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• Dog fouling fines issued just three times in a year

  06-03-2026 11:48 via bbc.com
  Thousands of people in Aberdeen receive fines for littering - but only a few for dog fouling.
  
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• Aberdeenshire toy poodles gearing up to steal spotlight at Crufts - Ealing Times

  06-03-2026 11:38
  Aberdeenshire toy poodles gearing up to steal spotlight at Crufts  Ealing Times
  
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• Scotland facing escalating threat from wildfires - report

  06-03-2026 07:27 via bbc.com
  Climate change is driving an increase in the number and intensity of wildfires, a new Scottish government report warns.
  
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• Buildings designed to care: 30 years of Maggie's Centres

  06-03-2026 07:27 via bbc.com
  A new exhibition at the V&A Dundee highlights the links between architecture and health to mark 30 years of Maggie's Centres.
  
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• Why is Scotland seeing big council tax rises again?

  06-03-2026 07:25 via bbc.com
  Councils are seeking new ways to raise money and make savings - but big tax rises are coming too.
  
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• The ‘absolutely fantastic’ Aberdeenshire bakery home to best bread in Scotland - The Scotsman

  06-03-2026 07:00
  The ‘absolutely fantastic’ Aberdeenshire bakery home to best bread in Scotland  The Scotsman
  
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• More than 700 cannabis plants seized in £600,000 drug raid

  05-03-2026 21:22 via bbc.com
  Officers recovered the plants during a raid on a property in Crown Terrace on Thursday.
  
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• Orkney pubs to get extended World Cup opening times

  05-03-2026 17:37 via bbc.com
  The extension was approved for businesses with TV sport already in their operating plan.
  
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• Don’t bin your batteries - ‘close call’ fires sees council make battery recycling plea - Grampian Online

  05-03-2026 14:12
  Don’t bin your batteries - ‘close call’ fires sees council make battery recycling plea  Grampian Online
  
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• Baby's drug-related death to be explored by FAI is 'tragic' case

  05-03-2026 12:22 via bbc.com
  Olly-James Sievewright had ingested ecstasy when he died in December 2019, and his mother was later jailed for exposing him to drugs.
  
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• Historic commercial vehicles drive hope as Aberdeenshire motor club backs cancer research - University of Aberdeen

  05-03-2026 10:40
  Historic commercial vehicles drive hope as Aberdeenshire motor club backs cancer research  University of Aberdeen
  
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• Several cars deliberately torched in Aberdeenshire village as police launch probe - Aberdeen Live

  05-03-2026 09:38
  Several cars deliberately torched in Aberdeenshire village as police launch probe  Aberdeen Live
  
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• Shetland Islands Council warned not to rely on its £394m reserves

  05-03-2026 07:23 via bbc.com
  A watchdog says this is "unsustainable" and the council faces a potential budget gap of £134.3m.
  
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• Campaigners demand scrutiny of Findhorn wind farm parts park

  05-03-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  Foundation base units could be temporarily stored in the Moray Firth's Findhorn Bay.
  
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• I invested in Brewdog in my husband's memory. He would be turning in his grave

  05-03-2026 07:20 via bbc.com
  Early investors in Brewdog are sharing their stories after the company's collapse wiped out their stakes.
  
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• Great British Menu: Judgement day for Aberdeenshire chef as Scottish heats end - Press and Journal

  05-03-2026 07:00
  Great British Menu: Judgement day for Aberdeenshire chef as Scottish heats end  Press and Journal
  
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• World War Two Commando veteran celebrates turning 100

  04-03-2026 17:44 via bbc.com
  Sandy Calder was born in Aberdeen in 1926 and saw service in Burma against the Japanese forces.
  
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• Aberdeenshire Council agrees revised environment and climate change policy - Scottish Housing News

  04-03-2026 12:38
  Aberdeenshire Council agrees revised environment and climate change policy  Scottish Housing News
  
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• The 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundant

  03-03-2026 17:53 via bbc.com
  The independent brewer and pub chain has been bought by US beverage and cannabis firm Tilray in a £33m deal.
  
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• Aberdeenshire businessman 'horrified' as debt collectors turn up at door over unknown bus gate fine - Press and Journal

  03-03-2026 12:45
  Aberdeenshire businessman 'horrified' as debt collectors turn up at door over unknown bus gate fine  Press and Journal
  
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• ‘Constant bombardment’: Aberdeenshire couple in UAE tells of holiday terror - Energy Voice

  02-03-2026 20:32
  ‘Constant bombardment’: Aberdeenshire couple in UAE tells of holiday terror  Energy Voice
  
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• Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal

  02-03-2026 19:47 via bbc.com
  Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.
  
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• Multiple cars torched in Aberdeenshire village as police launch probe - Aberdeen Live

  02-03-2026 17:03
  Multiple cars torched in Aberdeenshire village as police launch probe  Aberdeen Live
  
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• Scots caught up in Middle East crisis 'just waiting for the next explosion'

  02-03-2026 16:37 via bbc.com
  Scots in the region - and beyond - have been telling the BBC how they have been affected by the military strikes.
  
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• Council tax rises - How much more have residents been expected to pay over the past years? - Grampian Online

  02-03-2026 07:00
  Council tax rises - How much more have residents been expected to pay over the past years?  Grampian Online
  
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• Aberdeenshire Council tax rises - How much more have residents been expected to pay over the past years? - Grampian Online

  02-03-2026 07:00
  Aberdeenshire Council tax rises - How much more have residents been expected to pay over the past years?  Grampian Online
  
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• Pennan Aberdeenshire: A Hidden Scottish Seaside Village with Just One Street and Big Views - Travel And Tour World

  01-03-2026 17:44
  Pennan Aberdeenshire: A Hidden Scottish Seaside Village with Just One Street and Big Views  Travel And Tour World
  
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• 'Baby Reindeer' Aberdeenshire stalker gets lifelong harassment ban - Press and Journal

  01-03-2026 17:30
  'Baby Reindeer' Aberdeenshire stalker gets lifelong harassment ban  Press and Journal
  
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• Police probe fire that destroyed cars in village

  01-03-2026 17:20 via bbc.com
  Crews were called to the village of Rothienorman in Aberdeenshire on Saturday following reports of vehicles on fire.
  
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• Fire at Aberdeenshire flats as bins deliberately torched - Aberdeen Live

  01-03-2026 17:11
  Fire at Aberdeenshire flats as bins deliberately torched  Aberdeen Live
  
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• Woman charged in connection with fire at house

  01-03-2026 17:10 via bbc.com
  Fire crews were called to the hosue in the Bridge of Don area at about 18:40 on Saturday.
  
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• Huge fire at Aberdeenshire flats as bins deliberately torched in night attack - Daily Record

  01-03-2026 16:00
  Huge fire at Aberdeenshire flats as bins deliberately torched in night attack  Daily Record
  
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• 10 cars torched in garage fire near Aberdeenshire ice cream factory - Press and Journal

  01-03-2026 14:12
  10 cars torched in garage fire near Aberdeenshire ice cream factory  Press and Journal
  
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• Around 40 firefighters extinguish village blaze - STV News

  01-03-2026 10:18
  Around 40 firefighters extinguish village blaze  STV News
  
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• Dozens of firefighters tackle village blaze - STV News

  28-02-2026 20:40
  Dozens of firefighters tackle village blaze  STV News
  
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• Hotel blaze in village tackled by firefighters with support from other emergency services - Grampian Online

  28-02-2026 19:10
  Hotel blaze in village tackled by firefighters with support from other emergency services  Grampian Online
  
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• Fire breaks out at hotel in Aberdeenshire village

  28-02-2026 17:59 via bbc.com
  Residents have been advised to remain indoors and keep doors and windows closed after the fire broke out at about 08:10.
  
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• Fire breaks out at commerical premises in Aberdeenshire village - Yahoo News Australia

  28-02-2026 12:29
  Fire breaks out at commerical premises in Aberdeenshire village  Yahoo News Australia
  
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• Cat euthanised in Aberdeenshire after being caught in 'sickening' trap banned for 50 years - Daily Record

  28-02-2026 12:16
  Cat euthanised in Aberdeenshire after being caught in 'sickening' trap banned for 50 years  Daily Record
  
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• Locals told to stay indoors as fire crews tackle blaze in Scottish village - TheNational.scot

  28-02-2026 12:06
  Locals told to stay indoors as fire crews tackle blaze in Scottish village  TheNational.scot
  
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