Past Times journalist for DC Thomson Group. Loving digging up the past after many years in news and current affairs.
On This Day 1963: Aberdeen churchmen agreed to ask Scottish Secretary why he didn’t reprieve mentally-ill Henry Burnett from hanging
December 4, 2023
The night Shane MacGowan and The Pogues raised hell at a rowdy Aberdeen gig in 1988
November 30, 2023
We look back at Winston Churchill’s popularity in Aberdeen and Inverness
November 30, 2023
In photos: Winter memories of Inverness and surrounding areas
November 28, 2023
On This Day 1971: Tragedy on Cairngorm Plateau
November 27, 2023
Benbecula dress historian finds out what it’s like to walk in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s shoes
November 21, 2023
On This Day, 1976: What it was like on day nine of Renee MacRae search
November 20, 2023
From Ringo to Robbie: Nairn photographer’s 50 years capturing music legends
November 16, 2023
On This Day: How Aberdonians celebrated the first Armistice in 1918
November 13, 2023
How Inverness-born sculptor faced the wrath of WW2 veterans over his Bomber Command national memorial plans
November 10, 2023
On This Day 1967: Bee Gee in train crash and Dundee vows to topple Granite City
November 6, 2023
Photos: Halloween at Aberdeen schools in 60s, 70s and 80s
October 30, 2023
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1940s P&J clippings reveal reality of wartime life in Aberdeen and the home front
October 30, 2023
Orkney child abuse scandal: How one survivor found closure on a return visit to the islands
October 27, 2023
On This Day in 1950: A rare Royal photograph emerged with the christening of Princess Anne, Aberdeen was all of a Whirlwind and a Craigellachie hen turned kitten-mum
October 23, 2023
Inverewe Gardens founder’s toxic relationships with women explored in new play ‘The Curious Case of Osgood Mackenzie’
October 20, 2023
On This Day 1975: GIRL appointed Lossiemouth FC secretary, a Bridge of Don boy gets stuck in an oil pipe and 20 tons of fish ruin a Highland receptionist’s holiday plans
October 16, 2023
Gallery: Photos of Cromarty on the rise in 1974
October 15, 2023
‘Bookseller of Inverness’ and ‘Winter List’ author turns her attention to Cromarty for her next novel
October 13, 2023
Step back in time at new Garioch Heritage Centre fashion exhibition
October 4, 2023
Ardverikie estate: Photos reveal ‘Monarch of the Glen’ estate before it was famous in 1972
September 28, 2023
On This Day 1973: Double murderer escape bid from HMP Peterhead, Busy Lizzie mysteriously gassed, and the idea of an Equalities Commission makes Enoch Powell laugh
September 25, 2023
The horror of The Nancy commemorated in Dornoch
September 19, 2023
On This Day 1992: Interest rates through the roof, no to condoms in schools and Candacraig definitely isn’t for sale
September 18, 2023