The story of why one man swapped Paris for Fraserburgh and rescued a former manse from disrepair
To step over the threshold of this period manse is to be enveloped in the past, complete with endless charm and plenty of quirks.
Diary of a first-time mum: A bedtime story not so restful
It is 10pm and I am tucked up in bed, eager for sleep before another early morning alarm call from my toddler.
Saddle up to help: North-east equine charity searching for volunteers
The ground is frozen solid underfoot, and the last dregs of sunlight are bleeding into dusk.
The science of families: Aberdeen IVF centre is at the forefront of fertility treatment
If you turn right at the entrance of Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, you’ll inevitably come across excited visitors and proud parents cradling their new additions.
Replacing crude with culture: Could Aberdeen ride the wave of a cultural renaissance and become a tourist hotspot?
“The Northern Lights of old Aberdeen, are what I long to see...”
‘We fell in love with Aboyne’: Family hope new owners will love Deeside home as much as they have
It has been 23 years since the Ernie family relocated from Norfolk to Aberdeenshire, with no idea as to what lay in store.
Could you leave your life behind to do good for charity?
Liam Thom is the first to admit that his day job isn’t particularly exciting.
Local artist joins the Light the North Trail in tribute to late uncle
With every brush stroke, Katie Guthrie thinks of the sea.
Diary of a first-time-mum: Be more than passing ships – the main resolution I hope to keep
As we start a new year, people tend to look back and reflect on what has passed.
Ring in the new: This is the dedicated team ensuring the bells don’t fall silent in Aberdeen
St Machar’s Cathedral is cloaked in darkness, with only the faint glow from a lantern at the gateway.
Twenty years ago: The north-east men tasked with fighting the y2k threat
Has it really been 20 years since we welcomed in the new millennium?
Is Christmas a different experience depending on whether you live in the city or the countryside?
As the clock chimes midnight on Christmas Eve, people across the country come together in song. Their voices soar to the rafters of historic cathedrals, and echo within the stone walls of little-known churches.
VIDEO: Meet the team responsible for bringing the Granite City’s Christmas tree from Norway
The scent of pine needles and twinkling fairy lights never fails to warm the heart, even for the Scrooges among us.
Could you give up one hour a week to help the over-stretched NHS?
At 17 years old, Tessa Yau is preparing to take school exams and has high hopes of becoming a doctor.
Life savers: On board with Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
A year after successfully campaigning for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) to base its second helicopter in the Granite City, the Press and Journal is backing the charity’s fundraising campaign to get it off the ground.
Meet Nick Cronin, the soul man of oil and gas
Nick Cronin looks like a typical office worker in the Granite City, suited and booted for his software job with an oil and gas company.
Life on the spectrum: What life is really like for those diagnosed autistic
At almost seven feet tall, it is difficult for Alastair Meek to slip by unnoticed.
Offers over £595,000: This former mill in Aberdeenshire is truly beautiful, inside and out
With stunning landscaped grounds and period character, Lurg Lodge is a hidden gem in Aberdeenshire.
To let: Seven-bedroom Aberdeen townhouse with home gym and cinema
If you like to make an impression in life, you can’t go far wrong with Number Eight, Oakhill Grange.
VIDEO: Inside the wonderful world of pigeon racing
Raymond Birnie has the best seat in the house, with his chair positioned for the ultimate vantage point.
Discover the remarkable story of RAF Peterhead
A sharp wind whisks across Longside airfield and the landing strip is completely exposed to the elements.
TRAVEL: Making memories in the Lake District
Voluntarily driving for almost seven hours across the country with a toddler and a dog sounds like madness.
GALLERY: The Aberdeenshire dream home with the wow factor
Simple in name, The Cottage manages to capture that nostalgic feeling of home in just two short words.
It’s a man thing: Shed-load of friendship at award-winning initiative
It’s a blustery cold morning in Aberchirder, and only a handful of hardy dog walkers can be spotted in the village.
Bonded by our past: Exploring the ancient rituals of the north and north-east
In this frenzied world of technology and ever-changing trends, it would seem there is no room for tradition.
Past meets present in this stunning Aberdeenshire Georgian home
It has been 10 years since Julie and Graeme Hoyle set eyes on this Georgian mansion, which dates back to 1790.
Dr Tariro Gandiya on a new way of life on Orkney
Tariro Gandiya fell in love with Orkney after her degree in medicine at Aberdeen University saw her visit the island for her remote and rural placement. Now a speciality doctor, she never imagined that she would start a new life in Orkney with her family
Striking out on our own: Shining a light on the people of the isles
We’ve all dreamed of a more simple way of life, free of stress and the constant chime of technology. The idea of running your own croft can seem rather appealing on a Monday morning, as you face yet another traffic jam.
Explore the outdoors: ‘Why I can’t wait to return to Haddo House and Country Park’
Having moved to Aberdeen three years ago, I have always marvelled at just how quickly you can escape the city for the glorious countryside.
From student digs to open plan haven: Old Aberdeen property undergoes amazing transformation
You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, or so the saying goes.
Meet the Stonehaven composer behind the soundtrack of new Scottish film Connect
Music has an incredible power, the impact of which is universal.
‘Music is my medicine’: Aberdeen teenager finds voice after battle with serious condition
Lauren Yule is softly spoken, and flushes crimson when talking about herself.