Phil McDonald
@philmcdonald94.bsky.social
Journalist with BBC Scotland / phil.mcdonald@bbc.co.uk
The Denis Law mural in Printfield, Aberdeen.
March 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The Denis Law mural in Printfield, Aberdeen.
Aberdeen’s Marischal College lit up in blue and yellow as Ukrainians gather to mark three years since the start of Russia’s full scale invasion. #BBCNorthEastScot
February 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Aberdeen’s Marischal College lit up in blue and yellow as Ukrainians gather to mark three years since the start of Russia’s full scale invasion. #BBCNorthEastScot
Flowers and scarves on Denis Law’s statue in Aberdeen.
January 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Flowers and scarves on Denis Law’s statue in Aberdeen.
Senior councillors in Aberdeen have voted to start a fresh consultation on plans to remove a "no right turn" rule in the city centre. Councillors voted back in October but another meeting had to be called after officials admitted it wasn't competent and could be challenged in court.
December 18, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Senior councillors in Aberdeen have voted to start a fresh consultation on plans to remove a "no right turn" rule in the city centre. Councillors voted back in October but another meeting had to be called after officials admitted it wasn't competent and could be challenged in court.
NEW: The Scottish government could abandon its commitment to dual carriageway the A96 from Inverness to Aberdeen.
Transport Scotland has put forward a "Refined Package" including more electric charging stations and new bypasses at Elgin and Keith.
We'll hear from the Transport Sec later.
Transport Scotland has put forward a "Refined Package" including more electric charging stations and new bypasses at Elgin and Keith.
We'll hear from the Transport Sec later.
November 28, 2024 at 12:17 PM
NEW: The Scottish government could abandon its commitment to dual carriageway the A96 from Inverness to Aberdeen.
Transport Scotland has put forward a "Refined Package" including more electric charging stations and new bypasses at Elgin and Keith.
We'll hear from the Transport Sec later.
Transport Scotland has put forward a "Refined Package" including more electric charging stations and new bypasses at Elgin and Keith.
We'll hear from the Transport Sec later.
Dozens of schools across Aberdeenshire closed today and many others without pupil transport. Here in Dunecht, some families are making the most of it.
Snow and ice warnings continue into tomorrow, with most of Scotland bracing for wintry weather over the weekend.
#BBCNorthEastScot
Snow and ice warnings continue into tomorrow, with most of Scotland bracing for wintry weather over the weekend.
#BBCNorthEastScot
November 20, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Dozens of schools across Aberdeenshire closed today and many others without pupil transport. Here in Dunecht, some families are making the most of it.
Snow and ice warnings continue into tomorrow, with most of Scotland bracing for wintry weather over the weekend.
#BBCNorthEastScot
Snow and ice warnings continue into tomorrow, with most of Scotland bracing for wintry weather over the weekend.
#BBCNorthEastScot
Stagecoach say nobody was hurt after a bus hit ice and tipped over on the A952 between Mintlaw and Fraserburgh at around 06:50 this morning. One passenger was on board.
X67 and X68 services are suspended until further notice as the company assesses road conditions.
#BBCNorthEastScot
X67 and X68 services are suspended until further notice as the company assesses road conditions.
#BBCNorthEastScot
November 19, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Stagecoach say nobody was hurt after a bus hit ice and tipped over on the A952 between Mintlaw and Fraserburgh at around 06:50 this morning. One passenger was on board.
X67 and X68 services are suspended until further notice as the company assesses road conditions.
#BBCNorthEastScot
X67 and X68 services are suspended until further notice as the company assesses road conditions.
#BBCNorthEastScot
A big hello to all the new followers 👋🏻 I showed the list to Ted but he didn’t really get it and demanded his breakfast instead.
November 17, 2024 at 9:47 AM
A big hello to all the new followers 👋🏻 I showed the list to Ted but he didn’t really get it and demanded his breakfast instead.
Nice to be back!
It’s been more than 18 months since I last worked a shift at Pacific Quay, so it was nice to head down from
Aberdeen to spend a few days seeing friends and doing the news.
It’s been more than 18 months since I last worked a shift at Pacific Quay, so it was nice to head down from
Aberdeen to spend a few days seeing friends and doing the news.
November 14, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Nice to be back!
It’s been more than 18 months since I last worked a shift at Pacific Quay, so it was nice to head down from
Aberdeen to spend a few days seeing friends and doing the news.
It’s been more than 18 months since I last worked a shift at Pacific Quay, so it was nice to head down from
Aberdeen to spend a few days seeing friends and doing the news.