V&A Dundee will put city on the map, actor Brian Cox says
Actor Brian Cox has said the new V&A Dundee will “put the city on the map for the first time” as the £80.1 million museum officially opened to the public.
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Clan Buchanan unveils new chief for the first time in 337 years
It is one of the most famous names in Scotland and has been appended to bus and train stations, libraries and art galleries as far afield as the United States and Australia.
Primal Scream headline festival celebrating ‘amazing’ V&A Dundee
Scots rockers Primal Scream have hailed the “amazing” V&A Dundee as they headlined a festival to celebrate the opening of the new museum.
Clan Buchanan has chief for first time since 1681
The Clan Buchanan has its first chief in more than 337 years following over a decade of genealogical research.
Primal Scream to headline V&A Dundee celebration concert
Scottish rock band Primal Scream is headlining a festival later to celebrate the opening of the V&A Dundee to the public.
Dundee City Council considers events arena plan amid V&A interest surge
Dundee could be in line for a high-capacity events arena as the city seeks to capitalise on the opening of the V&A and the wider waterfront development.
V&A Dundee in numbers
Here is a look at the V&A in numbers:
Top five things to see at V&A Dundee
Here are some highlights of V&A Dundee as the design museum prepares to open its doors on September 15:
Scottish kirk in Rotterdam celebrates 375th anniversary – despite being destroyed by the Nazis
It has survived as a Scottish place of worship in the Netherlands since the 17th Century.
Top five things to see at V&A Dundee
Here are some highlights of V&A Dundee as the design museum prepares to open its doors on September 15:
Celebration of shinty culture and heritage in new art project
The worlds of art and shinty have collaborated to produce a project aimed at celebrating the culture and heritage of one of Scotland’s oldest sports.
Aberdeen pupil wins music competition with ode to the Granite City
An Aberdeen pupil’s musical ode to the Granite City has won a competition to celebrate the upcoming reopening of Union Street’s historic Music Hall.
A Loverly performance of My Fair Lady from Starlight
If you thought Alison Ozog was good as Sandy in Starlight Musical Theatre’s production of Grease, wait until you see her play Eliza Doolittle in their latest show, My Fair Lady.
Delegates from around the world attend culture summit
More than 150 arts leaders from 44 countries have gathered in the “cultural capital of the world” for a major summit.
Pantomime stars bring cheer to Aberdeen shopping centre
Panto stars were in Aberdeen yesterday bringing some cheer at the launch of this year’s show.
Nicola Sturgeon to welcome delegates to international culture summit
Cultural leaders from around the world are set to take part in a summit getting under way today.
Football caps and medal belonging to Aberdeen-born war hero go under the hammer
Medals and a football cap awarded to a First World War hero who went on to star for Scotland are to go under the hammer at auction this month.
Wartime diary kept by teenage relative resulted in former north art teacher becoming a family history detective
Some 16-year-olds today would feel lost with without access to their mobile phone or social media, while they take for granted being able to listen to the latest music or watching TV to see what their favourite celebrities are up to.
Murdered Georgian quilter’s cottage lovingly rebuilt brick by brick
A Georgian cottage belonging to a quilter who was brutally murdered in 1826 has been lovingly rebuilt brick by brick and is now open to the public for the first time in almost 200 years.
University lecturer aims to spread the word on War Widows project as she pays visit to Highlanders’ Museum
Every year, the nation commemorates the sacrifices of those who have fought and fallen during service to their country.
Bennachie archaeologists examine a ‘real mystery’ on the Pittodrie Estate
It started out as a mission to delve into a centuries-old chapter of north-east history.
Fears for Gordon Highlanders Museum sidelined after jump in oil price gives much-needed cash boost
The Gordon Highlanders Museum has said a jump in oil price has helped put them back on track.
North Atlantic Fiddle Convention festival director tells of the exciting programme planned for this year
The north-east is alive with the sound of fiddles this weekend and the whole family can get involved.
New documentary highlights sacrifice of forgotten Highland Division at St Valery
They were the forgotten victims of the Second World War.
Cardi B explains why her newborn daughter is named Kulture
Cardi B has explained why her newborn daughter is named Kulture.
BBC pay list published – and not a single woman makes the top 10
A list of the top 12 earners at the BBC is male-heavy, with no women featuring.
VIDEO: Colourful scenes as Aberdeenshire Council launches culture strategy
The thump of steel drums pierced the usual serious mood at Aberdeenshire Council’s headquarters last night as the authority celebrated the region’s cultural output - and laid plans to improve it.
Family pays tribute to founding member of Bay City Rollers guitarist Alan Longmuir
They were one of the global phenomena in pop music in the 1970s.
Western Isles MSP calls for protection over Iolaire resting place
The MSP for the Western Isles has called for the Ministry of Defence to protect the final resting place of HMY Iolaire, under a parliamentary act designed to protect the wreckage of military vehicles and vessels.
Aberdeen joins Big Sleepout campaign – in a bid to tackle homelessness
Hundreds of people are expected to take part when Aberdeen joins the Big Sleepout campaign to end homelessness later this year.
Vandals strike again at one of the far north’s oldest buildings
Vandals have struck again at the graveyard adjoining the medieval Old Peter’s Church in Thurso.
Viking longship designed by primary school pupils goes on display at Skye museum
Pupils from Elgol Primary School on the Isle of Skye have had their own Viking longship put on display at a local museum.