Off-roading, time machines and dinosaurs: What to do in Scotland in 2019
After the roaring success of Designosaur last year, Dynamic Earth is bringing the prehistoric world back into the digital age for this month’s half-term school holidays.
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What does it take to train a guide dog and how can you help them?
The smell of lentil soup is in the air as people warmly greet each other at North East Sensory Services (NESS) in Aberdeen, before sitting down to enjoy lunch together.
Top tips for how to create that perfect showhome style
Fiona Keith, from Andersons of Inverurie, shares her tips for getting the showhome look at home.
Together in harmony: The benefits of joining your local choir
If you happen to be walking past Crown Baptist Church on a Wednesday night, you might hear a chorus of voices rising in song.
Brush shoulders with the stars at Club Tropicana’s nostalgic bonanza
In Aberdeen, Club Tropicana is that place where the drinks are not free and you spend more of your evening trying to peel yourself from the sticky dancefloor than you do enjoying the ’80s beats.
Behind the scenes at the Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen’s only five-star visitor attraction
Neil Drysdale finds a small army of volunteers at the ready to ensure the Gordon Highlanders story gains widespread public exposure.
How to make any wardrobe sustainable
When it comes to clothing, going green is the new black says editor of Sew magazine, Lucy Jobber
The health benefits of knitting
Knit for Peace believes that knitting can be extremely good for us and have even declared that it could save the NHS millions.
Check out this fantastic example of a superbly built and designed family home in Moray
When the temperature dropped to minus 17, Martin Neish sprung into action.
Could you put everything on hold and travel the world with your kith and kin along for the ride?
Lynne Mennie did just that and told Ellie House about the adventures along the way.
SPONSORED: Your journey with Inverness Airport
We want you to stay in the Highlands and Islands but we also want you to travel.
Preserving the precious past of this former manse near Ellon
Slains House is an Aladdin’s cave of treasure, its many rooms filled with quirky odds and ends from around the world, but mainly Indonesia.
Show celebrating music of The Beatles comes to Aberdeen
A stage show celebrating the music of The Beatles will stop at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen for six nights.
Inside the Aberdeen home restored to its former, listed glory
When Deirdre and Stephen Little first set eyes on 78 Hamilton Place, it took a hefty dose of imagination to see the potential on offer.
The north-east couple who built their dream home in Sicily
When cold winter winds are howling, it’s a thought to step outside and walk the dog.
Passion to profit
Dreaming of starting your own business? Look to your hobbies first.
Revised movie studio plan could bring Hollywood to Perthshire
An historic Perthshire estate is working on a fresh plan to lure big name Hollywood productions to the area.
The People’s Friend celebrates 150th anniversary
As you turn the pages of The People’s Friend, the din of modern life seems to fade into the background.
The classy six-bedroom family home with a history in the heart of Aberdeen
Number 56 St Swithin Street is a home which needs to be filled with people, with children racing down the stairs of this beautiful period property.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it twa rowies stuck thegither?
View from the midden – rural affairs with MTV (Meikle Wartle Television) presenter Jock Alexander.
Pioneer behind fight against kidney disease in Aberdeen reflects upon his lengthy and remarkable career
There is hardly a week that passes when Neil Edward is not stopped in the street and profusely thanked for the role he played in saving someone’s life.
See inside this incredible quirky character property in Stonehaven
The Cowies were on the hunt for a new-build when they stumbled across Invercowie House, a B listed period townhouse steeped in history and complete with gorgeous original features.
The MG3 is the supermini offering a distinctive statement of style
There’s something about the two letters “MG” that strikes a chord in the British consciousness.
Why Christmas is one of the best times to market your property
Christmas is one of the best times to market your property, according to a Scottish independent property consultancy.
Exploring the off-peak delights of the Highland capital
Cruising along the Loch Ness in a boat might not be your usual choice of activity in the winter months.
Excitement mounts ahead of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook shows in Inverness and Aberdeen
For more than a decade, going to see Phil Cunningham and his musical pals – many of them household names including Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson and Kris Drever – in concert has become an essential part of the festive season.
Porsche’s third-generation Cayenne hopes to re-establish itself as the driver’s choice among large models in the luxury SUV sector
Porsche has rejuvenated its large luxury Cayenne SUV in this third-generation guise.
Take a look inside this once-neglected property transformed into the perfect family dwelling
House renovations are not for the fainthearted, from the mess and time involved not to mention the sheer inconvenience.
Film extras wanted in Lewis for dark comedy
Islanders are being invited to become extras for a dark comedy being filmed on Lewis before Christmas.
A stylish home near Culloden Moor inspired by Canada – for offers over £450,000
From the outside, Guisachan, a detached house which sits within the Culloden Moor conservation area, looks very much like a traditional Scottish country house.
Ways to get back to a simpler, less stressful and less wasteful Christmas celebration
Christmas, a time of coming together with our loved ones and showing gratitude for what we have.
No. 1 Bar and Grill: This restaurant is winning the numbers game
Boasting a name like No. 1 Bar & Grill means they have a lot to live up to – after all, a kitchen or service mishap can leave a proud reputation feeling like a deflated souffle or overcooked duck.