A fear of heights won’t stop this Air Ambulance pilot from taking to the skies
When Rory Macdonald takes to the skies, it is in the knowledge that the flight could mean the difference between life and death.
What does it take to train a guide dog and how can you help them?
The smell of lentil soup is in the air as people warmly greet each other at North East Sensory Services (NESS) in Aberdeen, before sitting down to enjoy lunch together.
Together in harmony: The benefits of joining your local choir
If you happen to be walking past Crown Baptist Church on a Wednesday night, you might hear a chorus of voices rising in song.
Why make-up can help women in the fight against cancer
Perfectly groomed brows, just the right shade of foundation and a dazzling smudge of bright lipstick; this is Helen Mulgrew’s “war paint” for the day ahead.
Take a look inside this stunning Aberdeenshire country home
Standing for more than 100 years, the owners of Burnside House in Turriff told Ellie House why its magic will never fade.
Why years of hard work were worth it for this Granite City gem
When Sarah Rochester received a message from her old school friend, Peter Lawson, she never imagined she would relocate from London to Aberdeen and embark on a new life.
Could you put everything on hold and travel the world with your kith and kin along for the ride?
Lynne Mennie did just that and told Ellie House about the adventures along the way.
With funeral poverty on the rise and limited plots left in graveyards, why are we still afraid to talk about death?
When Vicki Fraser leaves the office for the day and goes home to her two sons, there are moments when she hugs them a little tighter.
Preserving the precious past of this former manse near Ellon
Slains House is an Aladdin’s cave of treasure, its many rooms filled with quirky odds and ends from around the world, but mainly Indonesia.
The Highland astronomer with an observatory in his house
The dark nights may seem never ending at this time of year, with daylight hours in short supply before and after the winter solstice.
Inside the Aberdeen home restored to its former, listed glory
When Deirdre and Stephen Little first set eyes on 78 Hamilton Place, it took a hefty dose of imagination to see the potential on offer.
Fight is on to preserve the learning of Doric and its cultural heritage
Foo’s yer doos or fit like... if you’re sat there in bafflement then you clearly dinna ken yer Doric.
The People’s Friend celebrates 150th anniversary
As you turn the pages of The People’s Friend, the din of modern life seems to fade into the background.
The classy six-bedroom family home with a history in the heart of Aberdeen
Number 56 St Swithin Street is a home which needs to be filled with people, with children racing down the stairs of this beautiful period property.
Escape to Tranquility – Scotland’s only cowboy town
When Alistair Baranowski surveys his back garden, he can choose between visiting the saloon or paying his respects at the cemetery, which is filling up fast due to shoot-outs.
Pioneer behind fight against kidney disease in Aberdeen reflects upon his lengthy and remarkable career
There is hardly a week that passes when Neil Edward is not stopped in the street and profusely thanked for the role he played in saving someone’s life.
Thainstone Mart auctioneer of 25 years speaks about the highs and lows of farming life
It’s fair to say that Colin Slessor is fun-loving and certainly a character with a glint in his eye for the next quip.
See inside this incredible quirky character property in Stonehaven
The Cowies were on the hunt for a new-build when they stumbled across Invercowie House, a B listed period townhouse steeped in history and complete with gorgeous original features.
The marine biologist on a mission to change the image of sharks
Sharks might not strike you as cute and cuddly. Indeed, their reputation is quite the opposite.
Diary of a first-time mum: A mother’s love is so special
This will be my first Christmas as a mother and that in itself is rather special and remarkable, to me at least.
Be prepared for some rough and tumble with Grampian Flyers wheelchair basketball team
Jamie Williams has an infectious smile – you can’t help but beam back as he makes a cheeky quip.
Take a look inside this once-neglected property transformed into the perfect family dwelling
House renovations are not for the fainthearted, from the mess and time involved not to mention the sheer inconvenience.
Ways to get back to a simpler, less stressful and less wasteful Christmas celebration
Christmas, a time of coming together with our loved ones and showing gratitude for what we have.
Inside one of Westhill’s most elegant yet convenient properties
There’s nothing quite like making an entrance in life and this elegant family home will enable you to do just that.
The magic of Aberdour House: an eight-bedroom home near Fraserburgh
To take a look at Aberdour House is to be reminded of times gone by, a slice of history from an era where estate life was prevalent in Aberdeenshire.
Meet the driving force behind the Go Green Torry Zero Waste Cafe
Betty Lyon rarely eats out and has a fair few tongue lashings for Aberdeen’s restaurant scene.
See inside this renovated north-east former care home
The renovation of Eden Manor, a former north-east care home, is now complete and new residents have already moved in.
From high-end, high-street couture to designer dresses, charity shops offer top-quality clothing at rock-bottom prices
As winter trends hit the high street, many shoppers pause to stare into the window of a trendy boutique in Cults.
From derelict ruin to luxury family home – see inside this incredible home near Peterculter
Bumping down the farm track to Hilton Farm Cottage feels a little bit like disappearing from the world, despite the fact Aberdeen is only seven miles away,
Diary of a first-time mum: On going back to work and rediscovering something new
I’ve never been particularly good at running – I can still recall my PE teacher bellowing at me to pick up my knees.
Life behind the lens for award-winning wildlife cameraman Raymond Besant
You have to have a particular kind of patience to camp out at high altitude for 15 hours straight, in a bid to film the migration of a Tibetan antelope.
A mansion filled with magic in Old Aberdeen
Behind the door of Number 16 Chanonry is a historic mansion which has been filled with love. Its owner told Ellie House why it will always welcome her home.