Aberdeen’s over-65s graffiti gang head to London for One Show appearance
A graffiti gang made up of north-east pensioners are continuing to enjoy their new-found fame with another appearance on national TV.
Adrian Watson
Call for ‘re-imagining’ of the High Street after more than 40 shops close in Granite City in 2018
An Aberdeen city centre business leader has said the traditional image of the high street needs to be re-imagined after the city lost more than 40 shops last year.
Film screenings, walking tours and world-renowned experts planned for Nuart 2019
Walking tours, exclusive film screenings and talks from world-leading experts are all on the agenda for this year’s Nuart Aberdeen festival.
Festival to jazz up Aberdeen with 11 days of music
Jazz will ring out across the streets of Aberdeen for the next 11 days with the return of a renowned music festival.
Shop workers rally demanding action to breathe life back into high streets
Shop workers took to the streets of Aberdeen at the weekend calling for more support to be given to the ailing retail sector.
Historic Aberdeen department store to reopen as restaurant under £500,000 plans
A historic department store building in the heart of Aberdeen could soon reopen as a pub, restaurant and traditional pizzeria as part of £500,000 plans.
Latest headliner announced for Aberdeen Comedy Festival
The first female headliner has been revealed for the 2019 Aberdeen Comedy Festival.
Ben Elton to headline fourth annual Aberdeen Comedy Festival
World-renowned author and actor Ben Elton has been named the headliner of the fourth annual Aberdeen Comedy Festival.
Third annual Aberdeen Comedy Festival hailed as ‘best yet’
The organisers behind this year’s Aberdeen Comedy Festival have hailed it as “the best yet”.
Free parking scheme could bring millions to Aberdeen city centre
Struggling city centre businesses in Aberdeen are in line for a multi-million pound boost due to a new free parking project.
Street art centrepiece to be scrapped if Aberdeen indoor market refurb gets green light
The flagship masterpiece in Aberdeen’s street art portfolio will be demolished if plans to redevelop a disused city centre department store are approved.
TV show about Nuart to draw more eyes to Aberdeen’s colourful reinvention
Aberdeen’s transformation into a haven for culture enthusiasts will be showcased before the nation in a new documentary which delves behind the scenes of a popular street art scheme.
Business chief Adrian Watson hopes Aberdeen’s comedy festival will one day rival Edinburgh Fringe
An Aberdeen business chief has said he is “serious” about the Granite City’s comedy festival - and hopes the event will one day be as big as the Edinburgh Fringe.
Businesses in bid to alter image of Aberdeen after dark
City and business leaders have claimed more needs to be done to protect and enhance Aberdeen’s night-time economy from outdated perceptions.
Thousands flock to streets of Aberdeen to enjoy Nuart Festival
Thousands flocked to the streets of Aberdeen this weekend to explore the street art on display as part of the Nuart Festival.
Indefinite strike looms as bus drivers reject First’s “final offer”
Bus drivers have voted to down tools “indefinitely” in one of the most disruptive acts of industrial action to hit Aberdeen in recent history.
Praise for Aberdeen council parking scheme
An Aberdeen council scheme to provide parking in the city centre for just £1 after 5pm has been praised by business bodies.
First participant named for art festival’s return
The first artist has been announced for the return of the award-winning Nuart festival due to take place in the city this year.
Artists announced for Aberdeen’s Nuart festival
Artists from as far afield as Argentina, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal have been announced to complete the line-up for Aberdeen’s upcoming Nuart festival.
The Lunch: Why the north-east may thrive if oil and gas doesn’t recover.
As another year draws to a close it is only natural that people reflect on how 2017 has been.
VIDEO: It’s looking a lot like Christmas as city festive village officially opens
Crowds flocked to the launch of Aberdeen’s Winter Festival in the city centre last night.
VIDEO: Why you should visit Aberdeen’s “bigger and better” Christmas Village
A popular winter festival is set to be “bigger and better than ever” – according to Aberdeen’s culture chief.
Union Street on council’s “deep clean” list
Another Aberdeen city centre street has been targeted as part of the council’s nine-month “deep clean” of the area.
VIDEO: Much-missed students’ Torcher back on streets
Thousands lined the streets of Aberdeen city centre on Saturday to welcome the much-anticipated return of the annual Torcher Parade.
Nuart claims top spot in national awards
An Aberdeen street art festival has been given a national award following a public poll.
Volunteer your wall for next year’s Nuart
Organisers of the celebrated Nuart festival have launched the search for city centre sites that can become canvasses for next year’s murals.
Marischal College set for Christmas market
Market stalls at this year’s Aberdeen Christmas market will be set up in the heart of the city’s most iconic granite building – with hopes the spot will become a festive beacon for shoppers across the north-east.
Boost for traders after thousands flock for Great Aberdeen Run
City businesses enjoyed a windfall of cash over the weekend thanks to Celebrate Aberdeen and the Great Aberdeen Run.
Beautiful Scotland judges to visit Aberdeen
Beautiful Scotland judges are due to visit Aberdeen next Monday to inspect the horticultural delights on display.
Former north-east police chief reflects on life in the force and his new role in bringing people to the Granite City
A former north-east police chief has reflected on his stint at the head of an Aberdeen business organisation - and concluded life behind the thin blue line is not so different from bringing people to the city centre.
Aberdeen Christmas Village draws to a close
Aberdeen’s Christmas Village drew to a close last night, having attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors during the past five weeks.
VIDEO: Police chief reassures pupils and insists Bailey Gwynne death was a contained incident
Police Scotland Chief Superintendent Adrian Watson has spoken to the P&J after police charged a 16-year-old boy following the death of Bailey Gwynne.