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Holyrood committee calls for north-east oil and gas workers input

14 September 2023
Holyrood committee calls for north-east oil and gas workers input

Holyrood committee calls for north-east oil and gas workers input

14 September 2023

A Holyrood committee wants to hear from workers in the north-east and Moray in the oil and gas industry ahead of its inquiry into a Just Transition.


Scotrail introduces Off-peak all day fares from October

13 September 2023
Scotrail introduces Off-peak all day fares from October

Scotrail introduces Off-peak all day fares from October

13 September 2023

A six-month trial that will introduce cheaper and simpler fares on ScotRail services will get underway from Monday, October 2.


Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

13 September 2023
Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

13 September 2023

Seed potato exports to NI restart from September 30 but Gordon MP told by DEFRA that exports not discussed with EU since March.


Royal Northern Agricultural Society announces key appointments

11 September 2023
Royal Northern Agricultural Society announces key appointments

Royal Northern Agricultural Society announces key appointments

11 September 2023

Alison Argo will step down as secretary/treasurer of the Royal Northern Agricultural Society in November as two new appointments are announced.


Millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs seized in just three months

10 September 2023
Millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs seized in just three months

Millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs seized in just three months

10 September 2023

Pro-active action by officers saw millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs recovered, between April and June 2023.


Met Office: Yellow warning for thunderstorms

10 September 2023
Met Office: Yellow warning for thunderstorms

Met Office: Yellow warning for thunderstorms

10 September 2023

Thunderstorms are expected to develop over England and Wales then move north and north-east into Northern Ireland and parts of northern Scotland.


Latest Police Scotland performance report highlights lower officer numbers

07 September 2023
Latest Police Scotland performance report highlights lower officer numbers

Latest Police Scotland performance report highlights lower officer numbers

07 September 2023

A combination of increasing demands along with a reduction in officers and staff is having a detrimental effect on Police Scotland’s performance.


New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

07 September 2023
New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

07 September 2023

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation asking for views on its plans to accelerate nature restoration and regeneration in the country.


Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

07 September 2023
Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

07 September 2023

UNISON, Scotland’s largest local government union says members will take part in the action over three days from Tuesday September 26 to Thursday 28.


Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

07 September 2023
Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

07 September 2023

A company developing a power source for tractors that runs on hydrogen is one of 12 innovators who have received a share of £11 million in funding.


Farming: Red Meat Sector now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy

06 September 2023
Farming: Red Meat Sector now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy

Farming: Red Meat Sector now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy

06 September 2023

Quality Meat Scotland has released an updated assessment of the economic contribution of Scotland’s red meat supply chain to the Scottish economy.


Presidential role for north-east auctioneer

06 September 2023
Presidential role for north-east auctioneer

Presidential role for north-east auctioneer

06 September 2023

Alan Hutcheon who is also non-executive director of ANM Group has been elected president of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland.


Union gives formal warning of upcoming school closures

05 September 2023
Union gives formal warning of upcoming school closures

Union gives formal warning of upcoming school closures

05 September 2023

UNISON has written to COSLA to say it is preparing to close 1868 schools across Scotland when over 21,000 members go on strike later this month.


NFU Scotland seeks First Minister's support for future of farming and crofting

04 September 2023
NFU Scotland seeks First Minister's support for future of farming and crofting

NFU Scotland seeks First Minister's support for future of farming and crofting

04 September 2023

The farming union identifies five key areas for agriculture to take priority as Parliament returns and the Programme for Government is published.


Moray and Aberdeenshire golfers set for 2023 World Amateur Team Championships

04 September 2023
Moray and Aberdeenshire golfers set for 2023 World Amateur Team Championships

Moray and Aberdeenshire golfers set for 2023 World Amateur Team Championships

04 September 2023

Golfers Callum Scott (Nairn) and Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) have been selected for Scotland at the World Amateur Team Championship events in Abu Dhabi.


Farming: Could you share your story of lamb production as a Love Lamb Ambassador?

03 September 2023
Farming: Could you share your story of lamb production as a Love Lamb Ambassador?

Farming: Could you share your story of lamb production as a Love Lamb Ambassador?

03 September 2023

The search is on for two enthusiastic sheep producers who can share their sheep farming stories with the public as the faces of an industry campaign.


Aberdeen University psychologists launch free toolkit to help veterinary staff manage rude clients and co-workers

03 September 2023
Aberdeen University psychologists launch free toolkit to help veterinary staff manage rude clients and co-workers

Aberdeen University psychologists launch free toolkit to help veterinary staff manage rude clients and co-workers

03 September 2023

Research by psychologists at the University of Aberdeen reveals that rude pet owners are contributing to veterinary staff reconsidering their careers.


Farming: From seed to grain – learn from the scientists at the heart of Scotland’s barley research

02 September 2023
Farming: From seed to grain – learn from the scientists at the heart of Scotland’s barley research

Farming: From seed to grain – learn from the scientists at the heart of Scotland’s barley research

02 September 2023

The Royal Society of Edinburgh is holding a free event to help people learn about how scientific research is working towards creating better barley.


Scottish Agritourism conference looks to the future with support for young delegates

01 September 2023
Scottish Agritourism conference looks to the future with support for young delegates

Scottish Agritourism conference looks to the future with support for young delegates

01 September 2023

Twenty scholarship funded places are on offer for the Scottish Agritourism conference which takes place in Perth in November.


Scottish Farming Expo announces line up of expert speakers for Aberdeen event

30 August 2023
Scottish Farming Expo announces line up of expert speakers for Aberdeen event

Scottish Farming Expo announces line up of expert speakers for Aberdeen event

30 August 2023

The Future Farming Expo will feature insight from experts in robotics, diversification, carbon, business resilience and more.


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