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Aberdeen News August 13, 2025
Tradition Marches On: Lonach Highland Games to Remember Local Icon Socks the Horse
Scotland’s friendliest games returns on 23 August, with a special commemoration to the much-loved companion who pulled the historic Lonach cart for nearly a decade. The quiet parish of Strathdon…
Aberdeen News July 31, 2025
Talks are to be held to bring back the successful Tall Ships Races
Talks are to be held to bring back the successful Tall Ships Races News Image kaallan Thu, 31/07/2025 – 3:27 pm
Negotiations are to start with the organisers of the Tall Ships Races to bring the event back to Aberdeen after its success last weekend.The event, which returned to Aberdeen after 28 years, brought more than 400,000 visits and was hailed by local businesses for increasing turnover.A special meeting of Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee today agreed a joint motion to engage with Sail Training International on the options to bring back the event,…
Aberdeen News July 11, 2025
Open call to artists for maritime-themed micro-commissions
Open call to artists for maritime-themed micro-commissions News Image ibutter Fri, 11/07/2025 – 2:49 pm
Locally-based artists are being invited by Aberdeen Art Gallery to submit proposals for small-scale commissions which respond to the theme of Aberdeen as a maritime city and its relationship with the North Sea. Micro-commissions are funded by the Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums and are open to creative practitioners (artists, makers, musicians, dancers, designers, writers and performers) living in AB postcode areas. Councillor Martin Greig, Aberdeen City Council’s culture spokesman, said: “Aberdeen is justifiably proud of its maritime heritage,…
Aberdeen News June 23, 2025
Unaudited Annual Accounts 2024-25 now available for public inspection
Unaudited Annual Accounts 2024-25 now available for public inspection News Image mayule Mon, 23/06/2025 – 2:13 pm
The North East Scotland Pension Fund’s unaudited Annual Accounts for the financial year 2024/25 are now available for inspection until 14 July 2025.The accounts provide information which can help the public assess how the Pension Fund has performed during the year and understand its position as at 31 March 2025.A copy of the accounts is available in the Council and Democracy page of Aberdeen City Council’s website. News Time and Date Monday 23 June 2025
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Aberdeen News June 3, 2025
Youngsters asked to name new baby goats
Youngsters asked to name new baby goats News Image kaallan Tue, 03/06/2025 – 11:26 am
The Council isn’t ‘kidding’ around – two cute new baby goats have arrived at Pets’ Corner in Hazlehead Park and primary school-aged youngers can enter a competition to name them.They are both pygmy type of goats with one female who is mostly black with small white patches and the other is a male tan and white one with small black patches. Both have a patch of white ‘hair’ on their heads.Aberdeen City Council Operational Delivery vice convener Councillor Miranda Radley said:…
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- Tortured man's death in high-rise flat plunge could have been avoided - inquiryon October 9, 2026 at 2:19 pm
The possible location of screams were wrongly recorded in a 999 call and Jamie Forbes fell to his death from the flat in Aberdeen.
- Man jailed for 1970s murder of his scientist ex-wife dieson October 9, 2026 at 9:21 am
Christopher Harrisson, 85, escaped justice for killing Brenda Page for 45 years but was found guilty in 2023.
- Football fans asked to help solve notorious Aberdeen murder 43 years onon October 9, 2026 at 6:09 am
Taxi driver George Murdoch was found dead in Aberdeen with the garrotte lying nearby.
- Staff sickness a major factor behind critical incident, says NHS Grampian bosson October 8, 2026 at 5:41 pm
Emergency departments in Aberdeen and Elgin struggled to cope with demand last month.
Aberdeen Live
- Cause of death for Scotland's longest-serving prisoner at HMP Grampian confirmedby Ruaraidh Britton on October 9, 2026 at 1:20 pm
Arthur Duncan was jailed for the rape and murder of Linda Bull in Hampshire in 1970.
- Scottish Fish and Chip Awards nominations - full list of north-east venues up for prizesby Laura Ferguson on October 9, 2026 at 1:20 pm
Dozens of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire restaurants and chippers have been nominated across multiple categories.
- Stephen Robinson determined to make Pittodrie a fortress as Aberdeen boss issues squad updateby Ruaraidh Britton on October 9, 2026 at 11:33 am
The Dons boss welcomes back two key players into his squad for this weekend's clash with St Johnstone.
- Chris Cadden reveals why extended international break was perfect for Aberdeenby Ruaraidh Britton on October 9, 2026 at 10:55 am
The Dons went into the break on the back of an improving run of form that saw Stephen Robinson's side beat Motherwell, Kilmarnock in the League Cup, and draw with Hibs at Easter Road.
Daily Record
- Neil Doncaster in coy address of Rangers and Man City punishment contrast amid 'uncomfortable' SPFL positionby reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (Mark Pirie) on October 9, 2026 at 2:11 pm
Speculation has ramped up over the potential punishments awaiting City for Premier League rule breaches
- Three dead after horror attack at Riyadh Airport as Houthi rebels blow up planeby reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (Annette Belcher, Eliana Nunes) on October 9, 2026 at 1:55 pm
Three Saudi citizens have been killed and several other people injured in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh
- Ex Killie boss Bobby Williamson on the club that still means everything to himby reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (Ross Dunn) on October 9, 2026 at 1:55 pm
Recalling memories of how the entire town was transformed into a sea of blue and white stripes ahead of the Scottish Cup Final against Falkirk in 1997 Williamson was overcome with emotion. It’s clear that the club still holds a special place in his heart.
- Lib Dems to oppose John Swinney's 'extreme' plans to merge councils across Scotlandby reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (Chris McCall) on October 9, 2026 at 1:55 pm
EXCLUSIVE: Alex Cole-Hamilton told the Record the country did not need more council areas so large they could be seen from space.
Aberdeen University Students’ Association News
- Student Council Election Results RELEASEDon October 8, 2026 at 1:44 pm
- Student Council Elections RESULTS DAY!on October 8, 2026 at 1:31 pm
- Officer Statement around Turnitinon September 30, 2026 at 4:37 pm
You may have heard some reports relating to Turnitin and plans for using submitted student work to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. This statement has been released to directly address any concerns that these reports may have raised.
- SU and University of Aberdeen Support Serviceson April 17, 2026 at 3:17 pm
This resource has been created by the SU to help you find the support and support service you or your membership need during this difficult time. You are not expected to navigate this on your own. Support is available, and there are people who want to help. We encourage you to explore these resources and reach out in a way that feels right for you.













