North East Radio Scotland

Aberdeenshire Council came up with a plan to knock down the existing facility which it said had “fallen into a poor state of repair”.

The festival, which is supported by Aberdeen Inspired, ran over three weekends

While autumn brings chillier weather, it also means smaller crowds during trips to the seaside and views that are as picturesque as they are at the height of July

It was last month reported that ministers were ready to approve plans to produce gas from the Jackdaw field, off the coast of Aberdeen.

In the three-week crackdown, police charged 53 people and seized 38 vehicles.

Births at Dr Gray’s in Elgin are forecast to reach almost 200 by the end of this year - twice the number recorded by the end of 2023.