David Mackay
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Do you want to send a snowman? Send us your pictures of fun in the snow across north and north-east
Children across the Highlands and Islands, Aberdeenshire and Moray have been taking advantage of the heavy snow. Schools across the regions have been shut → Read More
Queen’s funeral live: Slow march from Westminster Abbey to Westminster Abbey begins
Follow the Press & Journal's live updates on the Queen's funeral in London as well as what's happening in Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highlands. → Read More
Police called AGAIN to Muir of Ord chip shop after video celebrating Queen’s death
Police were called to a Muir of Ord chipper for a second night after a social media video of staff celebrating the death of the Queen went viral online. → Read More
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee beacons: Send us your pictures to feature in our gallery!
A chain of flaming beacons will be lit tonight to celebrate the beginning of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend of events. Communities across the UK → Read More
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee beacons: Send us your pictures to feature in our gallery!
A chain of flaming beacons will be lit tonight to celebrate the beginning of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend of events. Communities across the UK → Read More
Interactive map: Where Queen’s Platinum Jubilee events are being held in your area
The beginning of June is scheduled to be a long weekend of celebrations across Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands and islands for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. → Read More
How can you tell whisky is Scottish? Canadian distiller drops ‘Scottish sounding’ names from whisky
A businessman who runs a drinks firm in Canada has agreed to drop "Scottish sounding" names from his products after being sued by whisky chiefs. Graeme → Read More
POLL: Will you bin all your face masks when rules end on April 18?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the legal obligation to wear face masks in Scotland will be fully removed on April 18. Requirements to wear → Read More
Petrol station could be included as part of new Morrisons in Stonehaven
Supermarket chain Morrisons has unveiled plans to include a petrol station as part of their new store in Stonehaven. The retailer already has planning → Read More
New Year Honours: Lifelong cancer research fundraiser in Moray made MBE
Syd Harris has dedicated his life to fundraising for cancer research after losing almost every member of his family to the illness. → Read More
Missing Highland man may have taken rucksack with him
Concerns are growing about the welfare of Dean Lockhart due to the 36-year-old not being seen since Tuesday morning. → Read More
Highland trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge near Wick
ScotRail has warned trains are unable to pass over the bridge between Wick and Scotscalder after a vehicle struck the crossing. → Read More
Major overnight search to try and find missing seven-year-old Carson Shephard
A police helicopter has joined the overnight search in Ayrshire to try and locate missing seven-year-old Carson Shephard who has not been seen since Sunday. → Read More
Spotted! First look at new Protector drone at RAF Lossiemouth
The new Protector drone has been flying from RAF Lossiemouth as part of test flights ahead of Exercise Joint Warrior at the Moray base. → Read More
Extra £2.5billion of NHS funding to be confirmed by Nicola Sturgeon
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is poised to confirm a 20% increase in NHS spending in Scotland over the next five years to help Covid recovery. → Read More
Alternative Braemer Gathering: Hundreds attend scaled-back spectacle of tradition and colour
The traditional spectacle of the Braemer Gathering was not able to be held due to Covid but organisers persevered with a scaled-back alternative. → Read More
Investigation launched after bed and toilet vandalised in Aboyne
Police have launched an investigation after fire damage was caused to a bed and toilet in the Green in Aboyne. → Read More
Missing South Lanarkshire man who travelled to Highlands is traced
Concerns grew about the welfare of Timothy Corfield but police say he has now been traced safe and well by officers. → Read More
Cruise liner captain’s special gesture to his north-east teacher
A cruise ship skipper has made a special gesture to one of his former teachers during a rare visit back to the north-east. Captain Kim Tanner spent 14 → Read More
150 years of Oban Games: Royal visitor to celebrate anniversary
Princess Anne visited the Argyllshire Gathering and Oban Games to celebrate 150 years of celebrating tradition in Argyll. → Read More