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It’s my Opinion

FORGIVE me if I don’t share the apparent excitement of some of of our Aberdeenshire councillors who seem to think that creating a new town near Newtonhill is an occasion for joyous celebrations.

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Residents get say on Aikey travellers site

CONCERNED residents in Old Deer and the surrounding area are to be given the chance to air their views about a travellers stopover site.

A view from the Bridge

WARM tributes have been paid this week across the policial divide following the death of MSP Brian Adam. And deservedly so.

It’s my Opinion

ANY lingering doubts I may have had about the United Kingdom being a status ridden society were swept away on a train journey from Edinburgh last week.

Local Businesses rss

The May Market gives Oldmeldrum Town Centre a festive feel

Oldmeldrum centre transformed to celebrate May Market Day

OCCASIONAL showers failed to deter the crowds or dampen the spirits as Meldrum Business Group held a May Market Day in the centre of Oldmeldrum on Saturday (May 11).

Haddo House summit guests MSP Richard Lochhead, Aberdeenshire Provost Jill Webster, and Nevismark Ltd's  Mark Stephen.

Haddo summit turns focus on Shire rural industries

A top-level summit in Aberdeenshire turned the spotlight on the economic challenges facing rural industries.

Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace's new partner in Ellon - Jamie Nixon

Legal firm appoints new partner

A North-east legal firm has appointed a new partner.

Trump launches legal challenge against turbines

Tycoon Donald Trump has begun a legal challenge against the Scottish Goverment’s decision to approve the Aberdeen Bay windfarm development.

Highland Cuisine have appointed Steven Hay as head chef at Thainstone.

New head chef appointed at Thainstone

A new head chef has been appointed by Highland Cuisine at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.

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Property - do-it-yourself

If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.

Undated Handout Photo of hand-crafted limestone floor, starting from �375 per square metre, Lapicida, www.lapicida.com. See PA Feature INTERIORS Museum. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Handout. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature INTERIORS Museum.

Done roman? get the villa look

An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.

A loft conversion

Property - Do-it-yourself tips

One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.

Interiors

Relic-filled homes to relish

There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.

Wooden windows and doors from the Wood Window Alliance. Visit www.woodwindowalliance.com to find a supplier right for you. PA Photo/Handout.

Property - do-it-yourself tips

Many period properties (as well as some modern ones) were built with wooden windows, but in more recent decades, replacing them with UPVC ones has been popular.

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