News
My day with Dr Adam
The lay-by that Dr Adam Watson told me to meet him at was between Strachan and the Slug Road: writes reporter Andrew J Douglas.
Aboyne skatepark decision deferred pending site visit
Councillors have voted to defer the final decision on the controversial skatepark application in Aboyne pending a visit to the site.
Torphins homes plan ‘flattened’ by councillors
Councillors have voted against the controversial proposed ten flat development on Torphins’ Station Road by a margin of six to two.
Legendary horse trainer dies aged 70
Trainer of champion racehorses Sir Henry Cecil (11 January 1943 – 11 June 2013) has died aged 70 years after a battle with cancer.
Braemar church sold to trust group for £1
A derelict church in Braemar has been sold by it’s owners the Episcopalian Church to a restoration trust group for £1.
Shire Council set out 2050 strategy
Aberdeenshire Council are looking to the future and have set out a plan for the area which will until the year 2050.
Sport
Deeside shocks Aberdeen in cup final
It was a case of David versus Goliath, the number one ranked team in the league against the number ninth and, shortly after the opening whistle, Aberdeen knew they were in for a fight from Deeside Girls U13 in this cup clash.
Bowling results
A record-breaking 267 cyclists from all over the country enjoyed another winning day out after taking part in Bike Balmoral.
Culter take Castle title after end-to-end thriller
Deveronvale 16s met Culter Boys on Sunday afternoon in the first ever Castle Trophies Cup final.
Video: SRU vow to stand by Scott Johnson video
THE Scottish Rugby Union has declared 2013 to be a year of development at Test level and that international results will not affect the future of coach Scott Johnson.
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Lifestyle
Fishermen tighten their lines to ‘tackle’ cancer
Anglers have taken to the Dee in order to raise funds for a cancer charity, and the fishermen have a friend in a well known TV presenter.
Property - Do-It-Yourself
Fans of the late, lamented Property Ladder, presented by Sarah Beeny, will know that renovating a listed building can turn into a long and expensive nightmare.
How to achieve patio perfection
Ignore the clouds and pretty up the patio ready for summer. Gabrielle Fagan picks on-trend looks for well-dressed outdoor spaces.
There is a lot more to Gelncoe...
There is a great deal more to Glencoe, The Mamores and The Nevis range other than the giants these areas are famed for. Dotted within these regions are lesser hills, (though lesser in height and bulk only), which give excellent days out with the bonus of providing superb grandstands for their bigger siblings. Come with us to Beinn na Caillich and her neighbour, Mam na Guallain and you will see this for yourself.
Aboyne pupil flying high at gliding club
A fifteen year old Aboyne Academy pupil has become the youngest person to fly a glider solo at the Deeside Gliding Club near Aboyne.
Tarland musician comes to Garlogie
A Deeside musician will be hoping to hit the high notes with an upcoming apprearance at Garlogie Hall.
Community
Mike’s MBE is an accolade for the Transport Museum
An Alford man is the latest Donsider to have been recognised with an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list last month.
Pupils strap on their walking boots
Children from P5-7 at Durris Primary recently completed their annual hill walk.
Aussie family mark ancestor’s 100th at Drum
Three generations of the family of a maid at Drum Castle gathered there on Sunday 9 June to celebrate what would have been their ancestor’s 100th birthday.
Inchmarlo man seeks cat
Inchmarlo resident Russel Love is seeking his cat who has been missing from his home on the Inchmarlo Estate since May 30.
Kirk card sale
Banchory West Church hosted a card sale on Friday (June 7) to raise funds for the Scots Kirk in Kandy, Sri lanka.
Give a dog a home... yours
A Deeside Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre is seeking a loving home for a young dog who has known nothing but rejection in her life.
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Weather for Banchory, Scotland
Thursday 20 June 2013
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