Stonehaven

Dunnottar Castle

Owner of Scottish clifftop castle struggles with visitor centre vision

Sun sets over Montrose, Angus, on the shortest day. The mild conditions are set to continue over Christmas with 14 degrees Celsius due in parts of the North East on Tuesday.

The Scottish regions set for balmy Christmas Day temperatures

The wreckage of the ScotRail "High Speed Train" after it derailed at Carmont. Picture: John Devlin

Fatal ScotRail train derailment that killed three headed for court

Comet spotted flying over Aberdeenshire near Stonehaven

'Comet of the century' spotted 'plain as day' over north east Scotland

The LMP covers Fetteresso, Glenfarquhar and Drumtochty forests.

Views sought on management of Mearns forests

Pictured from left to right are Cllr Sarah Dickinson, Cllr Isobel Davidson (ISC Vice Chair), Cllr Alan Turner, and Cllr Jim Gifford (SC Vice Chair), all supporting the reuse scheme.

Choose to reuse at household recycling centres

A Guillermo Del Toro classic and a fantasy sci-fi that shot the Mexican director in super stardom

Why Frankenstein director had to leave 'haunted’ hotel room

Famous names, sporting stars and community champions are honoured

In full: All the Scottish names on the King's Birthday Honours list

East Coast

Does this restaurant serve Scotland's best fish supper?

Reporter Alison Campsie at Balmoral Castle following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. PIC: Contributed.

What is it like reporting from Balmoral? - Alison Campsie

Sam Locke shows off the trophy after winning the Montrose Links Masters presented by Gym Rental Company in a play-off. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Sam Locke picks up new OWGR points in Montrose Links Masters win

A view on the John Muir Way towards Dunbar. Picture: Katharine Hay

Hay's Way: Five Scottish gems spotted along the walk so far

Analysis Why are loyalist marches facing new resistance?

Andrew Bowie MP has launched campaign to retain Deeside's last tourist centre

MP launches campaign to retain Deeside's last tourist centre

Hay's Way: How the walk around Scotland is going one week in Katharine Hay

Members of the Orange Order take part in the traditional annual Battle of the Boyne celebrations. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Orange Order banned from holding parade in Stonehaven, sheriff rules

Members of the Orange Order take part in the annual Battle of the Boyne celebrations in July 2022 in Glasgow. PIC. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

The Scottish town trying to stop the Orange Order

Abby McDonald took on a tandem freefall parachute jump at Strathallan Airfield.

Stonehaven mum proves the sky is the limit for charity

The Happening will take place in a purpose-built marquee in Stonehaven’s Baird Park from June 13-15. (Pic: Barry Howie)

Leap into action as Midsummer Beer Happening in Stonehaven tickets go on sale

Stonehaven RNLI commemorates 150th Anniversary of a devastating tragedy

Stonehaven RNLI commemorates 150th Anniversary of a devastating tragedy

The review affects 124 employees across Aberdeenshire.

Review of Aberdeenshire janitorial staff could lead to cuts

Work to expand the cemetery will be carried out over three phases.

Councillors approve plans to expand Fetteresso Cemetery

Trains halted at Glasgow Queen Street Station during Storm Jocelyn last week. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Why close railways in storms but not curb riskier road travel? – Alastair Dalton

Ben Nevis looms over the wreck of the Golden Harvest fishing boat on the banks of Loch Linnhe near Fort William in the western Highlands. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Yellow weather warnings issued for snow and ice for parts of Scotland

Alsatair will be reading his collection at Buchanhaven Heritage Centre.

Acclaimed poet's Buchanhaven homecoming

KMYC chair Dawn Black outside the former Sea Cadet hall in Stonehaven

Stonehaven youth club plans take a step forward

View of the proposed housing from the corner of Cowgate and King Street (Pic:Wellwood Leslie Architects)

Stonehaven housing development withdrawn

The poll predicted Michael Shanks would be the first of many new Scottish Labour MPs.

Labour and Tories to win 33 Westminster seats in blow to SNP, poll says

SNP minister Emma Roddick wants Scotland's islands to welcome thousands of incomers from abroad (Picture: Fraser Bremner/Getty Images)

Readers Letters: How does Roddick expect to make islands migration dream work?

Aberdeenshire Council’s bid to create a new state-of-the-art primary school next to Mackie Academy has been overlooked.

Projects for new schools in Fraserburgh and Stonehaven miss out on vital Scottis...

Rangers fans light up the Bob Shankly stand with pyro during the match against Dundee on Wednesday.

Is football one bad flare-up away from visiting fans being banned?

Storm Babet: Stonehaven braced for high tide as town hit by wind, rain and waves

More than 60,000 orange-lid bins have been delivered to households and trade customers.

Aberdeenshire's new kerbside bin collection rollout passes the halfway point

Almost £1 million in damages has been secured from Network Rail for seven people affected by a rail crash which claimed three lives. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Almost £1m in damages for Stonehaven rail crash victims

Cruden Bay Top Up Tap served up 5678 litres this summer. (Pic: Michael Traill)

Thirsty Shire residents turning on Top Up Taps

Swifts are among the most endangered birds in the UK (Roger Tidman)

Swift nesting boxes showing signs of success

Which seaside town will you visit this weekend?

Trending Tourist Spots: 5 of the best seaside towns to visit this weekend

Three people were killed in the Carmont derailment on August 12 2020. Picture: RAIB

Stonehaven crash: Network Rail signaller told train driver ‘everything’s fine’

Trish Ewen with Donald Dinnie. The partner of the conductor who died in a fatal derailment has said her life has been "turned upside down" as a result of the crash. Picture: Trish Ewen/PA Wire

Partner of conductor who died in train crash says life 'turned upside down'

Investigators continuing to work at the scene near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, following the derailment of the ScotRail train, which cost the lives of three people. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Survivor shares terrifying ordeal of being thrown from train during fatal crash

Emergency services inspecting the scene near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, following the derailment of the ScotRail train, which cost the lives of three people. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Network Rail pleads guilty to charges over fatal Scotland train derailment

The Scots arrived in the seaport city of St John in May 1873 to make their new life - 150 years ago. PIC: CC.

150 years since a Scots colony was born on a promise of peace and harmony
They sailed thousands of miles across the Atlantic on a promise of peace, hope and harmony – and a new log house by a river bank. But some residents of New Kin...

Bruce Craig, Partner and regulatory expert at Pinsent Masons

Network Rail in the dock over Stonehaven crash - Bruce Craig

Works on the scheme – which is designed to protect homes and businesses which have previously been badly affected by flooding events around the River Carron – began in the Spring of 2019.

Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme completed

You will soon be able to take your dog to Strichen Library.

Strichen Library goes dog-friendly

Aberdeenshire Libraries’ successful Dog-friendly Saturday scheme has been extended to include four more libraries!

Aberdeenshire Libraries’ successful Dog-friendly Saturday scheme extended

The driver's cab and front section of the High Speed Train in the Carmont crash is in the bottom right of the picture, partially concealed by undergrowth. (Photo by John Devlin)

Aslef to discuss lifting threat to boycott train fleet in fatal Carmont crash

As climate change increases, severe storms will put pressure on important infrastructure designed with more benign conditions in mind (Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images)

Missing climate targets means humanity must prepare for a storm like no other

A guillemot sea bird landing at a colony on the rocks in the North Sea. Picture: Getty Images

Bird flu confirmed at Aberdeenshire farm as more dead seabirds found on beaches

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking more feedback on household recycling centre trial

Aberdeenshire Council seeking more feedback on household recycling centre trial

Revellers enjoyed top musical entertainment (Pic: Barry Howie)

Glorious Midsummer Beer Happening welcomes 6,000 visitors

The Happening will be held in a purpose-built marquee in Stonehaven’s Baird Park.

Stonehaven ready to welcome thousands for summer beer festival

Replenish owner Donna Maver

Stonehaven’s zero waste store celebrates Green Tourism Award

The Midsummer Beer Happening has officially twinned with the Internationaal Streekbierenfestival Zwevegem in Flanders.

Midsummer Beer Happening twins with Belgium beer festival

Volunteers from Stonehaven RNLI outside the boat shed. (Pic: RNLI)

RNLI launch fundraising appeal as Stonehaven set for new lifeboat station

Balmedie is one of eight Aberdeenshire winners

Eight Aberdeenshire beaches scoop prestigious accolade

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries