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Workers clearing the River Dee at Abergeldie Castle The Baron of Abergeldie, John Gordon, and his wife sought refuge at a neighbour’s house after a 500-yard stretch of embankment next to the castle was swallowed up by the swollen Dee. Tonnes of rock were placed on the wrecked riverbank in an attempt to save the A-listed tower from destruction. ‘The knock-on effect can still be felt’ Reverend Canon Vittoria Hancock was at the heart of the action when Storm Frank hit Ballater. “The villag...

Grade: Easy, no stiles but with steep steps. Ty Mawr is a 35 acre country park, on the banks of the River Dee, situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The park lies between the impressive Cefn Viaduct and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These two bridges are historic engineering structures and form a dramatic backdrop to the park. Please be aware that there is £1 charge for parking at Ty Mawr, which is used towards the upkeep o...

Wales most notorious 21st century killers – and the murderers who joined their ranks in 2020 These are the individuals who committed some of the most heinous crimes in Welsh criminal history Updated The inside stories on the latest court stories from Wales When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use ...

A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for snow and ice across Cheshire and the north west. Rain, sleet and snow is set to move south from Scotland throughout today, Sunday, and into the night, with the potential for icy surfaces and some travel disruption. The Met Office has warned that some roads and railways are likely to be affected, with longer journey times by road, bus and train services expected. Some icy patches could form on paths and roads causing slip hazards. The weathe...

© Supplied by Maryculter House For brilliant recipes, the best of local produce, fresh ideas and insight, subscribe to our weekly Food and Drink Newsletter. Thank you for signing up to our Food and Drink Newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Immerse yourself in the luxury of Maryculter House’s offering and enjoy the stunning views and nearby walks during your stay. Situated on the riverbank of the River Dee lies the enchanting Maryculter House. Hidden by a...

Offers over £825,000: Aberdeen home in ideal location with secluded garden Please enable Javascript to view this gallery © Supplied by Burnett & Reid Many special memories have been created in Number 1 Abbotshall Walk. Scott and Julie Chapman have spent more than two decades at this address, watching their two children grow up and eventually fly the nest. Situated in Cults, the property’s location impressed the couple from the outset, along with its large secluded garden. Julie, 52, is an o...

© Supplied by Comer Homes UK An aerial view of the proposed Leggart Brae development, Aberdeen. Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A major UK property developer is looking to make it first foray into the Scottish market with a housing development on the south-western edge of Aberdeen. The Comer Property Group is behind t...

© Supplied Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A grieving family is raising awareness about a rare condition to honour a “wonderful and much-loved” Aberdeenshire woman who died last month. Susan Rhodes, of Alford, and her daughter, Lois, are appealing for donations to support people who suffer from chronic and incurab...

Mirjam Brady SHE had lifelong fear of water until teaching herself how to swim by watching YouTube videos. Now Mirjam Brady is spending the winter diving into icy waters to “give back to the river” which saved her from plunging into depression during lockdown. The 39-year-old only discovered her love for the sport a few years ago, but said “life itself lost its colour” when the pools closed at the height of the pandemic and she had to stop. She tried other forms of exercise but ...

All the Welsh winners of the Good Pub Guide awards 2021 The Good Pub Guide 2021 has named five Welsh pubs amongst the best in Wales and the UK The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Want the best food, film, music, arts and culture news sent straight to your inbox?Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for regular updates of events happening in Wales When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll i...