The Press and Journal

The Press and Journal is a daily newspaper that caters to the northern and highland regions of Scotland, including the cities of Aberdeen and Inverness. Founded in 1747, it holds the title of Scotland's oldest daily newspaper and ranks among the longest-published newspapers globally.

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Assisted dying: How MSPs across north-east, Highlands and islands voted as landmark law passes first hurdle

1 day ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Andy Philip

Legalised assisted dying passed its crucial first stage in an emotionally charged 70-56 vote in the Scottish Parliament tonight. The decision shortly after 7pm means Scotland is one step closer to giving terminally ill adults the right to request medical help to end their life. Speakers debating Orkney MSP Liam McArthur’s proposals heard deep concerns about the long-term impact of such a significant change in society.
Five-week countdown to Royal Highland Show

1 day ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Keith Findlay

Excitement is building for the 2025 Royal Highland Show (RHS). Scotland’s premier agricultural event is now just over five weeks away. And to highlight the drive to get show-goers to use public transport to get to and from the event, two lambs, a Highland coo and her calf, and a miniature Shetland Pony took a trip on an Edinburgh tram. RHS will take place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, over four days next month. It starts on Thursday June 19, running through to the Sunday.
We talk to young Aberdeenshire Reform voters to hear why they want a change in politics

1 day ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Neil Drysdale

There is a common perception in British politics that Nigel Farage and the rise of the Reform UK party is a very English phenomenon. Indeed, First Minister John Swinney defended his decision to exclude Reform from a summit he convened last month to discuss the “threat” from the far right. This was despite the new party winning 7% of the vote in Scotland at last July’s general election and recent evidence suggesting its support has significantly increased.
GB Energy spent over £10,000 on new logo after being mocked for 'copying'

1 day ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Alasdair Clark

GB Energy shelled out more than £10,000 on its new logo after a previous version was mocked for copying one used by a US advertising firm. Aberdeen SNP MSP Kevin Stewart says it is “ridiculous” the cash was spent after officials failed to check the original version. A Freedom of Information request revealed the UK Government spent £10,710 (plus VAT) on legal and copyright fees surrounding the new GB energy logo.
SNP energy secretary warns more firms may follow Harbour Energy job cuts in Aberdeen

1 day ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Adele Merson

Energy Secretary Gillian Martin warns more north-east firms could follow Harbour Energy’s job cuts, unless the windfall tax is scrapped. The senior SNP politician said the UK Labour government must “think seriously” about ending the Energy Profits Levy. Her remarks come days after Harbour Energy announced 250 job losses – a quarter of its onshore workforce in Aberdeen.
Do you know your Bourbon Reds from your Nankins and Minorcas?

1 day ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Keith Findlay

There’s a niche area of farming – away from the mainstream business of producing beef, lamb, pork, chicken and eggs – quietly doing its bid to preserve Britain’s rare native livestock and equine breeds. There are sheep and cows among these, but also pigs, horses, ponies, goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. In fact, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has more than 100 varieties on the “priority” section of its 2025-26 watch list alone.
Parking fines in Elgin soar by 37%: Where are you most likely to get a ticket?

1 day ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | David Mackay

Parking fines in Elgin car parks have soared by 37% and banked more than £20,000 extra cash than the previous year, the Press and Journal can reveal. Through the whole of 2024 Moray Council officials slapped 1,787 tickets on windscreens across the town. The staggering rise of 483 additional fines compared to 2023 comes despite usage of Elgin car parks dropping after increased charges were introduced.
Dodgy Aberdeen City Council officer's £1 million swindle not even half repaid

2 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | James Mulholland

An Aberdeen City Council officer who swindled more than £1 million from the local authority will pay back just under half of it, ending court action to recover his ill-gotten gains. Michael Paterson siphoned off £1,087,444.47 from his employer by exploiting his position of trust during a 17-year deception that started in November 2006.
'Significant' risk over NHS Grampian finances as government calls in help

2 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Adele Merson

NHS Grampian has been placed under stricter scrutiny following concerns over the board’s escalating financial crisis and the potential impact on local services. Health Secretary Neil Gray announced on Monday the health board has been “escalated” to the higher “stage four” of NHS Scotland’s National Performance Framework. This means there are serious concerns about the board’s financial position, plans, leadership and governance and how this could impact local healthcare provision.
Aberdeenshire Tory boss Gillian Owen quits as group leader

2 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Justin Bowie

Aberdeenshire council boss Gillian Owen has quit as local Tory leader days after denying she was headed for the exit door. The under-siege council leader has been under pressure since we reported she called her own Conservative colleagues “f***ing b*****ds” in text messages earlier this month. A source told the P&J they were “disgusted” by the remarks which undermined Ms Owen’s hopes of remaining in the top job.