Laura Ferguson

1 week ago | aberdeenlive.news | Laura Ferguson

A slew of Aberdeen restaurants have walked away with top gongs at the coveted Restaurant of the Year Awards by Deliveroo. Five of the city's restaurants have walked away with awards for several accolades in Scotland, from Best Mexican to Best Fish & Chips and a much-coveted Regional Restaurant of the Year award Local food lovers cast their votes to back their best-loved restaurants, with those who participated automatically entered into a draw to win £150 in-app Deliveroo credit.

1 week ago | aberdeenlive.news | Laura Ferguson

Aberdeen city centre businesses are celebrating a huge boost in trade after the Don's Scottish Cup victory parade. Shops, bars, and restaurants have said the economic impact of up to 100,000 fans flooding into the heart of the Granite City to celebrate with their Hampden heroes on Sunday saw some businesses increase trade by fivefold.

1 week ago | aberdeenlive.news | Laura Ferguson

Peterhead Prison Museum is giving away free tour tickets to dads ahead of this Father's Day weekend. The popular Aberdeenshire attraction announced the return of its guided tours in March, with guests offered a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the fascinating history of Scotland’s former 'Toughest Jail.' Led by knowledgeable guides, the immersive 90-minute tours provide a rare glimpse into prison life, which dates as far back as 1888.

1 week ago | aberdeenlive.news | Laura Ferguson

A dog had his life saved by Peterhead vets after he swallowed a ball in a freak accident. Rocco, a three-year-old Doberman, was struggling to breathe and already slipping into unconsciousness as staff at Mintlaw Vets in Peterhead worked to clear the ball blocking his throat. Dramatic footage shows the team managing to remove the ball in the nick of time, with owner Ray Howell - who had made a frantic dash to the Aberdeenshire clinic - able to take the beloved family pet back home the same day.

1 week ago | aberdeenlive.news | Laura Ferguson

An Aberdeenshire woman is preparing to conquer the Kelpies next month to raise funds for a cause close to her heart. Jane Grieve from the Deeside area will climb inside the Kelpies on June 7 in support of Children First. As a long term supporter of the charity, Jane is taking on the challenge of a lifetime, scaling one of the 30m high sculptures to help keep children in the north-east and across Scotland safe from harm.