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Met Office: Yellow warning for heavy rain as Storm Fergus moves in from the west

10 December 2023
Met Office: Yellow warning for heavy rain as Storm Fergus moves in from the west

Met Office: Yellow warning for heavy rain as Storm Fergus moves in from the west

10 December 2023

Further rain, likely becoming persistent and heavy at times, will affect parts of the warning area through Sunday


Farming: Future of lifeline payments to hill farmers and crofters top of the agenda at Less Favoured Areas Committee

07 December 2023
Farming: Future of lifeline payments to hill farmers and crofters top of the agenda at Less Favoured Areas Committee

Farming: Future of lifeline payments to hill farmers and crofters top of the agenda at Less Favoured Areas Committee

07 December 2023

The future of lifeline support to Scotland’s hills and uplands was top of the agenda when the Cabinet Secretary met with NFU Scotland.


Scottish Forestry increases grant support rates to boost Moray tree planting

06 December 2023
Scottish Forestry increases grant support rates to boost Moray tree planting

Scottish Forestry increases grant support rates to boost Moray tree planting

06 December 2023

Amongst the new measures to the Forestry Grant Scheme, is a doubling of the payment for expanding native woodland through natural regeneration.


Met Office: Yellow ice warning for Moray and Grampian

04 December 2023
Met Office: Yellow ice warning for Moray and Grampian

Met Office: Yellow ice warning for Moray and Grampian

04 December 2023

Wintry showers will continue across northern Scotland for the rest of Monday and into Tuesday morning gradually becoming confined to coastal areas.


Met Office: Further warning for overnight snow across Moray

03 December 2023
Met Office: Further warning for overnight snow across Moray

Met Office: Further warning for overnight snow across Moray

03 December 2023

Occasional wintry showers will affect eastern Scotland this evening and through Monday morning.


Aberlour and Aberdeen drug hauls amongst millions seized in continuing police action

03 December 2023
Aberlour and Aberdeen drug hauls amongst millions seized in continuing police action

Aberlour and Aberdeen drug hauls amongst millions seized in continuing police action

03 December 2023

Police Scotland’s commitment to disrupting the activities of organised crime groups is unwavering as new figures for July to September show.


SSEN Transmission's Keith substation site move hailed as a "terrific victory for campaigners"

01 December 2023
SSEN Transmission's Keith substation site move hailed as a "terrific victory for campaigners"

SSEN Transmission's Keith substation site move hailed as a "terrific victory for campaigners"

01 December 2023

SSEN Transmission have confirmed that plans for a substation near Keith as part of a new power-line development have been revised.


Farming: Tomintoul breeder dominates Rising Stars Calf Show at Thainstone for the second year running

29 November 2023
Farming: Tomintoul breeder dominates Rising Stars Calf Show at Thainstone for the second year running

Farming: Tomintoul breeder dominates Rising Stars Calf Show at Thainstone for the second year running

29 November 2023

The Robertson family from Fodderletter, Tomintoul saw a championship win for their February-born Limousin cross bullock.


Farming: Limousin cross heifer rules supreme at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

29 November 2023
Farming: Limousin cross heifer rules supreme at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

Farming: Limousin cross heifer rules supreme at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

29 November 2023

A Limousin cross heifer from Wilson Peters, Cuilt Farmhouse, Monzie stood overall champion at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic at Thainstone.


New report shows the continued decline of pupil's behaviour in primary and secondary schools

28 November 2023
New report shows the continued decline of pupil's behaviour in primary and secondary schools

New report shows the continued decline of pupil's behaviour in primary and secondary schools

28 November 2023

The fifth Behaviour in Scottish Schools Research report since 2006 highlights continued disruption to teaching and issues caused by staffing cuts


Met Office: Yellow warning for snow and ice across the north-east and Moray

28 November 2023
Met Office: Yellow warning for snow and ice across the north-east and Moray

Met Office: Yellow warning for snow and ice across the north-east and Moray

28 November 2023

Snow will begin to accumulate overnight on Tuesday especially away from windward coasts, with 1-3cm possible.


Cabinet Secretary calls for EU agricultural funding to be replaced

27 November 2023
Cabinet Secretary calls for EU agricultural funding to be replaced

Cabinet Secretary calls for EU agricultural funding to be replaced

27 November 2023

The Scottish agriculture sector requires future funding certainty due to the long term nature of investment decisions and long lead-in time.


Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

25 November 2023
Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

25 November 2023

Attendees will be given the opportunity to have a check-up, including blood pressure, early diabetes detection and cholesterol testing.


Watch: Met Office warns of cold spells to come across Moray and the north-east

24 November 2023
Watch: Met Office warns of cold spells to come across Moray and the north-east

Watch: Met Office warns of cold spells to come across Moray and the north-east

24 November 2023

As temperatures drop, the end of next week could see the potential for snow showers and high winds.


Further support for women and young people in agriculture in Moray

23 November 2023
Further support for women and young people in agriculture in Moray

Further support for women and young people in agriculture in Moray

23 November 2023

The Next Generation and Women in Agriculture Practical Training Funds will provide applicants with £500 to help pay for practical training courses.


Girls Aloud head to Aberdeen as part of 21st anniversary tour

23 November 2023
Girls Aloud head to Aberdeen as part of 21st anniversary tour

Girls Aloud head to Aberdeen as part of 21st anniversary tour

23 November 2023

This month marks 21 years since Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, Nicola and Sarah were voted the winners of Popstars: The Rivals.


Farming Union calls for new food labelling initiative to drive food security and self-sufficiency

22 November 2023
Farming Union calls for new food labelling initiative to drive food security and self-sufficiency

Farming Union calls for new food labelling initiative to drive food security and self-sufficiency

22 November 2023

NFU Scotland is looking to UK and Scottish Governments for food labelling changes to underpin the nation’s food security.


Farming: Sustainability is at the forefront for young farmers

18 November 2023
Farming: Sustainability is at the forefront for young farmers

Farming: Sustainability is at the forefront for young farmers

18 November 2023

Agri and Rural Affairs Conference attendees travelled from across Scotland to discuss the theme of sustainability in agriculture.


Over 80 offshore munitions cleared from the Moray Firth in historic breakthrough for marine conservation

17 November 2023
Over 80 offshore munitions cleared from the Moray Firth in historic breakthrough for marine conservation

Over 80 offshore munitions cleared from the Moray Firth in historic breakthrough for marine conservation

17 November 2023

Munitions disposal specialists EODEX UK have completed an operation which included removing a German 2200lb aluminium cased influence sea mine.


MSP calls for pandemic alcohol ban to be lifted on ScotRail trains

16 November 2023
MSP calls for pandemic alcohol ban to be lifted on ScotRail trains

MSP calls for pandemic alcohol ban to be lifted on ScotRail trains

16 November 2023

An MSP has urged the Government to lift the alcohol ban on ScotRail trains amid calls from transport bodies that the rule is unworkable.


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