The proposal is being floated to help tackle climate change after the SNP ditched a landmark environmental promise.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6444336/aberdeen-flight-air-tax/
Is the Tullos Hill demolition symbolic of an energy industry which is stumbling toward its end, or simply of one that is changing?
There are worries pedestrians are "taking their lives in their hands" to get to the town's railway station.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/transport/6442447/forres-a96-traffic-lights/
SNP activists in the north-east are among those reflecting on the future of the so-called Bute House Agreement.
Candidates are being revealed for contests in SNP held seats such as Aberdeen North – while Mr Salmond holds back for a Scottish parliament comeback bid.
The cost of repairing or demolishing the affected homes is expected to run to "tens of millions" of pounds.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6438983/aberdeen-raac-funding/
The former first minister spoke to reporters briefly outside her home in Glasgow.
Police Scotland said a 59-year-old man was taken into custody on Thursday morning for questioning.
Green insiders are dismayed at what has been described as the “worst environmental decision in the history of the Scottish Parliament”.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6437996/climate-change-target-snp-greens/
Senior SNP figures such as First Minister Humza Yousaf and Pete Wishart are struggling to keep the movement united behind their party.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6436464/snp-independence-angus-macneil/
Patients contacted the GP surgery in their droves after reading the "unclear wording" in the latest newsletter from local Tory MP Andrew Bowie.
The short-lived Tory leader opens her new book by describing the ominous “thick fog” as she waited to land at Aberdeen Airport.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6435260/liz-truss-balmoral/
Nescol says voluntary staff cuts and more private cash will still be needed to keep student places.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6434726/north-east-college-places-saved-from-axe/
The Scottish Labour leader attacked his rival's policy - but would not be drawn on whether GB Energy will be headquartered in Aberdeen.
Pressure is building on the party to make an announcement after the UK Government scaled down plans to move energy jobs to the city.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6431516/labour-gb-energy-aberdeen/
Jo de Silva, who runs MacGregor’s pub in Inverness, said bars and restaurants are finding it incredibly difficult to recruit staff.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6432654/highland-hospitality-immigration/
Trevor Smith and his wife Dawn were shocked to discover the future plans after receiving two letters through their door.
Islanders warned banning wood burning stoves would be a 'disaster' for communities like theirs.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6432327/biomass-boilers/
Duncan McDonald to take up seat after ballot victory.
The Hollywood star has been invited to the world-first rewilding centre near Loch Ness which opened a year ago.
Just 35 new civil servant roles will be created in Aberdeen by 2027, much less than was originally proposed by the Tories.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6429134/anger-uk-government-jobs-aberdeen/
Roz Foyer, general secretary of the STUC, said there was “deep concern” among workers about the future of the industry.
Community policing has helped tackle serious crime, but the group representing rank-and-file officers says cuts could put this work at risk.
Campaigners warn the UK’s highest railway is “doomed to failure” with no timescale for its return to operation.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6423272/cairngorm-funicular-public-cash-train/
Professor Sarah Pedersen, from Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University, said the legislation will have a "chilling" effect on public debate.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6425330/hate-crime-pedersen/
Tessa Khan’s group, Uplift, is challenging the Rosebank field off Shetland and argues politicians are not preparing for the future.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6423784/just-transition-tessa-khan/
One Aberdeen woman said her husband sought private treatment after being told he faced a 20-week wait for skin cancer.
Principal Neil Cowie, talking to the P&J's politics podcast The Stooshie, describes how recent budget decisions make it harder to prepare the next generation.
Tense scenes played out as councillors quizzed senior officers on the controversial new Hate Crime Act.
Millions have already been spent on preparation work for two major sections of the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness which are still subject to a review.
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6420068/a96-dualling-cost-wasted/