No matter How Long Paul keeps singing, he is glad he chose pop over a pit axe
He has been nicknamed 'The Man with the Golden Voice' and there won't be many music aficionados who haven't heard Paul Carrack bring a lyric to life.
Home-Start Aberdeen receives £5,000 to continue supporting families across the city
It's an organisation which provides help to hundreds of families in Aberdeen every year.
Football matches in memory of two north-east youths will support mental health charity
His friends and family were devastated when Aberdeen teenager Tom Smith took his own life last year.
Scottish rugby needs to wake up after World Cup flop and recognise it is on a slippery slope
It wasn’t so long ago that Scotland used to prove small is beautiful in rugby terms.
The Fraserburgh skipper who helped save hundreds of men after HMS Royal Oak disaster
A Fraserburgh fishing vessel was at the centre of the frantic rescue operation that followed the sinking of the HMS Royal Oak at Scapa Flow on Orkney on October 14, 1939.
The Spice is right for Elgin restaurant at national award ceremony
It has become a popular place to curry favour in Moray.
New blog created to help highlight the natural splendour in and around Deeside
It's an area which is thriving in wildlife and full of natural beauty.
Documentary to tell story behind Iain Crichton Smith’s novel Consider the Lilies
It was one of the most brutal acts in the history of Scotland; the depopulation of vast swathes of the Highlands.
Services held across Orkney to commemorate 80th anniversary of Royal Oak sinking
A series of commemorative events have been held in Orkney to recall the 835 men and boys who died aboard HMS Royal Oak when it was sunk by a German u-boat 80 years ago.
There is no case for the defence after Scotland’s World Cup campaign failure
There was no shortage of evidence of what Scotland could expect when they tackled Japan in their make-or-break World Cup encounter in Yokohama on Sunday.
Scotland great Rutherford questions slowness of World Cup authorities to respond to typhoon concerns
Scotland legend, John Rutherford, has backed the decision by Rugby World Cup officials to cancel games, with a typhoon poised to wreak havoc to parts of Japan this weekend.
Skye, Arran and Harris emerge as top island destinations in new poll to celebrate Robinson Crusoe
Skye, Arran and Harris have topped a new poll on the islands which most Scots would like to explore.
Antiques expert Paul Laidlaw is on his way to Fyvie Castle this month
One of the antique world's most renowned figures, Paul Laidlaw, is taking part in a special event at Fyvie Castle later this month.
Aberdeen University researchers highlight link between sugary drinks and weight gain in mice
North-east scientists tackling obesity have found that mice put on weight after consuming sugary drinks, but not after tucking into sweet food.
Sir Chris Hoy launches new partnership to boost mental health among Scotland’s youngsters
Olympic gold medal winner Sir Chris Hoy has helped launch a new partnership between the Scottish Association for Mental Health and Sportscotland to offer training to 400 active school coordinators.
Clan staff prepare for Great Wall of China trek to raise money for cancer charity
Two Aberdeen charity members are travelling from the north-east to the Far East to raise money for a cancer support organisation.
New book by Fraserburgh author highlights horrific extent of witch trials in Scotland
Ailish Sinclair admits she knew little about the extent of the witchcraft trials across Scotland in the 16th and 17th century until she started investigating the subject in Aberdeen.
North-east community project unearths rare ‘Vinegar Bible’ from Barbados
It was the version of the King James Bible which provided the derivation of the word "basketcase".
Speyside officials submit plans to transform region into world-class destination to Scottish Government
A campaign to transform Moray Speyside into a world-class destination will advance today when "crucial" plans for the region's tourist industry are submitted to the Scottish Government.
Andy braves a ‘mad’ Capercailie and Beast from the East to create the Secret Life of the Cairngorms
Andy Howard embarked on a long-term labour of love to depict the Cairngorms in all their glory in his new book.
Obituary: Malcolm ‘Molly’ Duncan, founding member, Average White Band
He was christened Malcolm Duncan when he entered the world in Montrose in 1945.
Debenhams prepares to celebrate 35th anniversary of Aberdeen store opening
The world has changed an awful lot since 1984 and that is especially true of life in the retail business.
Typhoons or not, World Cup schedule is exposing gulf between rugby haves and have-nots
It’s sometimes said you can prove anything with figures, but the Rugby World Cup has served up a string of statistics which demonstrate some alarming trends in the sport.
GALLERY: Artists to bring large-scale ink portrait project to Aberdeen
Over the last three years the two artists have created a unique project across Britain.
Skerryvore top the bill as the Tivoli lays on another lavish Hogmanay event
An Aberdeen theatre which beams its Hogmanay celebrations around the world has revealed this year's line-up.
Recalling the night when the Northern Lights shone as 835 men perished in Royal Oak disaster
As midnight approached on October 14, 1939, there was no reason for the crew of the Royal Oak to believe they were in any peril.
Former Moderator highlights importance of working with different faiths after trip to Ghana
A prominent Kirk minister has spoken of the importance of working alongside different faiths after a unique trip to Ghana exploring Muslim-Christian relations.
Aberdeen taxi driver talks about relief from ‘nightmare’ after winning battle with Home Office to bring his wife to Scotland
A taxi driver has won a "nightmare" battle with the Home Office to bring his wife to Scotland.
Game of Thrones actress Rose Leslie joins star-studded cast in new Hercule Poirot film
Aberdeen actress Rose Leslie is among the cast in a stellar line-up for Kenneth Branagh's new film.
Star-studded autograph book goes under the hammer for Poppyscotland next week
An autograph book featuring the signatures of more than 300 of Britain’s most figures will go under the hammer this week in aid of Poppyscotland.
Monet tops the bill in public vote as seascape goes on display in north-east
He was one of the leading lights of the Impressionist movement, which transformed the art world.
‘Furious’ north of Scotland WASPI women vow to fight on after losing pension court ruling
Women in the north of Scotland, affected by controversial changes to the state pension age, have insisted "the fight goes on" after losing their landmark High Court case against the Government.