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The Braemar Gathering

5th September 2016 by Newsline

Saturday 3rd September 2016, Braemar, Scotland. Thousands of spectators on Royal Deeside this weekend attend the annual Braemar Gathering. The event is renowned for its attendance by various members of the royal family. The Braemar Gathering is seen as the biggest event in the Highland Games calendar, and is always on the first Saturday in […]

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14yr old glides to solo Scots record

23rd June 2016 by Newsline

For most youngsters turning 14 means a chance to get their hands on the latest video game or fashion trend to hit the high street. But for high flying Ruari Tait it saw him enter the record books – as the youngest person to fly a glider solo above Scotland. And it comes just two […]

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Scottish Parliament Election Aberdeenshire

6th May 2016 by Ross

Scottish Parliament Election, Aberdeenshire East, Aberdeenshire West, Banff and Buchan Coast, the count for the Aberdeenshire constituencies takes place at the AECC. The Scottish Conservatives won Aberdeenshire West from the SNP after a swing in the vote as well as four list MSPs. It was good night for the SNP, holding all three Aberdeen seats, […]

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Ruth Davidson goes coast to coast

3rd May 2016 by Ross

By Alan Shields. Ruth Davidson has been going coast to coast on a whistle-stop tour of Scotland in a final push for a stronger opposition at Holyrood. The Scottish Conservative leader spared no expense on flying visits to Oban, Keith and Peterhead to meet voters who will be going to the polls on Thursday. Bounding […]

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John Swinney visit to Glencraft

27th April 2016 by Ross

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will visit Glencraft in Aberdeen with Donside candidate Mark McDonald, setting out the SNP’s plans for a jobs strategy based on fair work. Glencraft is a supported business who manufacture beds and mattresses and whose workforce is 80% disabled or disadvantaged. Mr Swinney will say: “A re-elected SNP government will work […]

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Sicilian Lemon & Meringue

25th April 2016 by Ross

Ice cream specialists Mackie’s of Scotland are making treat lovers an offer they can’t refuse – with the launch of a new Sicilian flavour for the summer. The firm has taken inspiration from the sun-kissed Italian island, bringing an early taste of summer to Scottish customers with its new Sicilian Lemon & Meringue flavour. Kirstin […]

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Some photos of @NorthEPolice latest recruit Bodie the 9 week old pup

8th April 2016 by Derek

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flood clear-up

19th January 2016 by Ross

by Alan Shields… Scotland’s flood clear-up continued yesterday (MON) as a car was fished out of a river in Aberdeen. Vehicle recovery experts and police divers were drafted in to help remove the red Audi A1 from the River Dee. The hatchback is believed to have been parked at the David Lloyd leisure centre […]

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Abergeldie Castle

6th January 2016 by Newsline

By Alan Shields… Work continued to secure the future of a 16th century flood stricken castle yesterday (WED). Abergeldie Castle, in the heart of the Cairngorms, was left teetering on the brink of destruction after devastating floods swept along Royal Deeside last week. The Baron of Abergeldie, John Gordon, and his wife sought refuge at a […]

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Ballater

2nd January 2016 by Ross

By Alan Shields… Unsung heroes from across the flood stricken community of Royal Deeside and further afield united yesterday (FRI) as they start the New Year faced with a massive clean up operation. Residents, who had just 24 hours earlier been mopping out their properties after the River Dee burst its banks in the village […]

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