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Braemar plays host to stellar names from the world of fashion for series of talks
Over the weekend, Braemar will host a stellar cast of names from the world of fashion, led by Justine Picardie, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar.
Interactive map: North-east castles and their spooky stories
From grey and green ladies to corpses hidden in walls, you can follow a trail of hauntings and terrifying tales through the castles and grand houses of the Aberdeenshire and Moray.
Charity film festival visits Aberdeen to focus on social issues
A charity movie festival will take place at the Belmont Filmhouse in Aberdeen next month.
South Uist stalwart, Jimmy Hutchison, is being inducted into Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame
Jimmy Hutchison is one of Scotland’s most distinctive and idiosyncratic musicians.
Aberdeen photographer’s most famous works are returning to their roots on tour in 2020
He was the Aberdeen photographer who gained global exposure for his images of rugged landscapes, resplendent scenery and royalty.
John Cooper Clarke, the punk poet whose time has come again
John Cooper Clarke lives life in razor-sharp focus.
Cattle and Cane refuse to follow the herd as they head to Aberdeen this month
Joe and Helen Hammill have never been interested in following the herd or pursuing low ambitions.
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.
Culter pupils team up with care home resident to transform a wall into a colourful mural
A giant wall has been transformed into a riot of colour after primary school pupils from Culter School in Peterculter teamed up with an artistic resident from Eastleigh Care Home.
GALLERY: School’s out as Graffiti Granarchists and local kids splash colour across Aberdeen street
A drab wall has been transformed into a vibrant canvas by an inter-generational team of pensioners and schoolchildren.
Major exhibition explores the romantic fascination with the Highlands, from Culloden to Balmoral
Thousands of visitors have been flocking to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to see a major exhibition which lifts the lid on an intriguing story – how Scotland came to be seen by the rest of the world as a country that’s wild, majestic and romantic.
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.
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.
Two events planned as part of Across the Grain festival cancelled due to low ticket sales
Organisers have announced two events planned as part of the Across the Grain festival have been cancelled due to lack of interest.
Film about Aberdeen’s most famous pub wins LA accolade
An Aberdeen University work has won an award from the US Shorts Film Festival in Los Angeles.
All things gaming and pop culture props from wizards and Westeros to feature at north-east convention
Aberdeen will be awash with all things entertainment next week, as the city’s largest gaming and pop culture event makes its return.
TV presenter Paul Murton explores his fascination with Orkney and Shetland in new book
Paul Murton admits he is in love with Orkney and Shetland and fascinated by the islands' strong links with the Vikings.
Australian street artist splashes colour over Aberdeen tunnels
An Australian street artist has brightened up one of Aberdeen city centre's darker spots with vibrant neon paint.
Review: No-one was safe from Russell Howard’s biting humour
Comedian Russell Howard was at P&J Live in Aberdeen for one night only as part of his biggest tour to date - and he did not disappoint.
Huntly celebrated in new art exhibition by Gray’s School of Art graduate
A Gray's School of Art graduate has chosen Huntly as the inspiration for her latest work.
Review: Technical difficulties do nothing to dampen Little Miss Sunshine’s appeal
It is a testament to the talent and charm of the cast that considerable technical difficulties did not dampen the audience’s enjoyment of Little Miss Sunshine as the musical comedy began its run in Aberdeen last night.
Pupils given the chance to bury time capsule that reflects life in Aberdeen
Youngsters in Aberdeen are being given the chance to add items to a time capsule as part of the city's science centre revamp.
Artists across the north-east to open their studio doors to the public
Award-winning artists, makers and designers are opening their studio doors to the public this weekend.
The Sign of Four list revealed for Scottish Crime Book of the Year
It's one of the most keenly anticipated literary contests in Scotland.
New film about Iolaire disaster is screened at Cannes Short Film Festival
Cannes Short Film Festival has screened a poignant new work about one of Scotland's worst maritime tragedies.
Aberdeen singer-songwriter, Scott Wallace, is among the contenders for BBC award
A young Aberdeen musician is among the contenders for a prestigious music prize.
Les McKeown brings his classic Bay City Rollers hits to Aberdeen’s Lemon Tree
They were one of the biggest pop acts of the 1970s, a group who orchestrated hits and hysteria wherever they ventured.
It’s 50 years ago this week since the death of the man who brought Oor Wullie and The Broons to life
He was the modest man who breathed life into such unforgettable characters as Oor Wullie, The Broons and Desperate Dan.
Audrey’s works for Aberdeen Art Fair are only going in for framing today
One of the exhibitors at this month’s Aberdeen Art Fair, which is returning to the recently-refurbished Music Hall after a four-year absence, is still working on some of her Aberdeenshire landscapes for the annual event.
Christopher Whatley has created a jewel of a memoir in Pabay: An Island Odyssey
One of Scotland's foremost historians once made a promise to his aunt Margaret at the end of her life that he would write a little island's story and his family's part in it.
Scottish author’s new work focuses on a 1,000-year-old Aberdeenshire tragedy
She was the north-east woman who murdered a king.
Extraordinary tales of humanity and landscape feature in Faclan 2019 line-up
Human nature, determination and endeavour will be the themes of a book festival taking place in the Western Isles later this year.