Aberdeen University is “looking into” comments made by an employee who said she hoped former MP Ann Widdecombe suffered “an extremely painful death”. Scott Herbert who goes by the name Heather, a web developer at the university, faced backlash after making the comments on Friday, July 10 following news of Widdecombe’s death. Herbert responded to a news report of her passing on her Bluesky account, writing: “Some good news for once. I hope it was an extremely painful death.” He added: “I hope she was handcuffed to the bed as she screamed in agony.” 🤬 The Gaudie student newspaper contacted Herbert following the posts. He replied: “I don’t want to see anyone murdered, but I’m still glad she is dead.” “I’m not a hypocrite. I posted that before the murder investigation was launched,” he continued. A university spokesperson said: “We are aware of the comments being referred to online and are looking into the matter.” One user wrote to Herbert online: “I was never a fan of the woman and I certainly didn’t agree with her politics, but saying that about a fellow human is awful. There’s enough hatred in this world.” In response, Herbert wrote: “I’m done with being nice to pieces of human garbage like her.” 🤬

Today in Peterhead and Aberdeen, The King met the professionals, volunteers and young people driving the UK’s transition to clean energy. From apprentices and students learning the skills of the future, to innovators developing new technologies and infrastructure, His Majesty saw how North East Scotland is building on its energy heritage to support a more sustainable future.

BREAKING: People Against Genocide says its activists entered Ultra I&C's facility in Aberdeen, Scotland, a company that supplies Elbit Systems and the Israeli military. The group said the activists damaged equipment, documented materials inside the facility, and barricaded themselves inside the premises.

Our high streets can thrive again and this is proof. Community-led organisations like Our Union Street in Aberdeen are making a real difference - and with @scotgov funding, we are helping them build on that.

Over the weekend, The King and Queen attended the Braemar Gathering at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Aberdeenshire. 🥃 Held on the first Saturday of September every year, the Gathering features events including tug-of-war, caber toss, hammer throw, Highland dancing and a parade of pipe bands.