Eight Aberdeen high-rises tipped for A-list status
Eight high-rises in Aberdeen have been tipped for category A-listed status.
Historic Environment Scotland
Technology uncovers hundreds of ancient sites on Scottish island
Airborne laser scanning has revealed around 1,000 previously unknown archaeological sites on a Scottish island.
Professor explains why he thinks eight Aberdeen high-rises should get listed building status
Professor Miles Glendinning contacted Historic Environment Scotland (HES), which confirmed it received a request to consider the listing of the concrete towers, originally built as council houses in the 1960s
Aberdeen hospital buildings on ‘at risk’ list
Several buildings at a historic Aberdeen hospital have been deemed “at risk” following a recent inspection.
Historic pool, church and pub among Aberdeen buildings on ‘at risk’ list
More than 300 buildings in the north-east are currently “at risk”, according to the latest figures.
North-east antique shop to benefit from £500,000 restoration scheme
A north-east antique shop has benefited from a £500,000 restoration scheme.
Dig in to the past at historic north-east estate
Archaeologists are calling for the public to join in on a historical dig at a north-east estate.
Historic stone circle discovered at north-east farm
A stone circle has been discovered on a farm in the north-east.
Plans approved for new boutique hotel and apartments at former Aberdeen hospital
Work to turn a historic Aberdeen hospital into a new boutique hotel and apartments could begin in January 2020, the Evening Express can reveal today.
Hotel where Bram Stoker started writing Dracula to be awarded plaque
The hotel where Bram Stoker began writing Dracula is to be recognised with a special plaque celebrating the link.
Silver treasures go on show at north-east exhibition
Historic silver treasures dating from as far back as 75AD have gone on display in the north-east.
Listed building decision for north-east castle delayed
A decision on whether the north-east castle that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula will gain listed building status has been delayed.
Ancient Pictish stone unearthed in north-east river bed during warm weather
A rare Pictish stone has been discovered on the banks of the River Don.
Fifteen new houses in north-east town welcomed by minister on visit
A north-east MSP has welcomed the addition of 15 new homes in a north-east town.
Owners of north-east castle that inspired Dracula appeal listed status
The owners of a north-east castle that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula have lodged an appeal against its listed building status.
Aberdeen heritage trust plans £900,000 bid to regenerate historic skyline
More than £900,000 has been made available to regenerate Aberdeen city centre’s historic streetscape.
Historic North-east castle gets listed status
A North-east castle which is believed to have inspired Bram Stoker’s iconic horror novel Dracula has been awarded listed building status for the first time.
North-east memorial plans for victims of World War 2 bombing
Plans have been lodged to create a memorial to the victims of a World War 2 bombing.
Plans to demolish part of Aberdeen’s Broadford Works branded as despicable
One of Aberdeen’s most historically significant buildings could be partially demolished as part of a £100 million project to transform it into an urban village.
Ancient Aberdeen monument could be in line for £210,000 upgrade
A large mound of earth which was once the site of a Medieval castle is in line for a £210,000 council regeneration project.
Castle linked to Bram Stoker’s Dracula could be given listed status
An iconic North-east castle is to undergo a review which could see it become a protected building.
£2.4 million scheme aimed at returning Aberdeen’s Union Street to former glory
Aberdeen has a “golden opportunity” to learn from the success of regeneration schemes in other parts of Scotland, with £2.4 million available to enhance Union Street’s most important buildings.
Film captures work by archaeologists as they probe historic North-east site
A film has been commissioned that shows an archaeological investigation into a North-east site.
Multi-million pound conservation project to help spruce up Aberdeen city centre
A £2.4 million building conservation scheme for the Aberdeen's Union Street is set to launch today.
Explore region’s heritage with talks by North-east history experts
History experts are to shine a light on some of the North-east’s closely guarded secrets this weekend.
Aberdeen harbour project workers to live beside lighthouse
Temporary cabins are to be built by an iconic lighthouse to house workers as part of a £375 million expansion of Aberdeen harbour.
Ex-boxer hits out at Aberdeen council after ’10-year’ repair saga
A man claims he has been living in squalid conditions for years after a council blunder.