Top legal minds from true crime sensation Making a Murderer visit Aberdeen
"Why would anyone confess to a crime as serious as murder, which they could be sent to death row for, when they did not do it?"
Review
Alan McHugh and Jordan Young a joy as Snow White And Seven Dwarves delight
P-A-N-T-O. Trust me you will be singing this (to the tune of B-I-N-G-O) right up until Santa comes down the chimney.
Jools Holland leaves Aberdeen dancing the night away with spectacular show
Music maestro Jools Holland had Aberdeen in the palm of his hands last night as he put on fantastic display at the city’s main arena.
Review: Let’s Inherit the Earth at Eden Court, Inverness
Susan Welsh saw Let’s Inherit The Earth at the One Touch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness.
Cosy atmosphere and fine pub grub at The Moulin Hotel
Had I been driven there wearing a blindfold – stay with me on this one – when the blindfold was removed, I’d have thought I’d been magically transported to the Swiss Alps.
Review: Bad Touch rock Inverness with an all-action performance
Dougie Burns saw Bad Touch on their Shake a Leg Tour at the Ironworks, Inverness.
Toilet turmoil as Highland Council reveal results of loo review
Highland Council has revealed the results of its controversial public loo review, to mixed results from the winners and losers around the north.
Review: A little bit of Nashville comes to Inverness
Dougie Burns saw, On the Road and in the Round, at Eden Court, Inverness.
A warm welcome and a fine feast at Beekie’s Neuk in Newmachar
Every weekend, I travel around the north-east of Scotland following the fortunes of my footballing son. Saturday morning is for school matches, and Sunday sees me cheering on his club team.
Fears for Aberdeen to England trains as massive rail review is launched
Plans to improve train journeys between Aberdeen and the south of England have been shelved amid a massive review of the UK’s rail industry.
Eating out at Tartan Tapas, Inverness
"How do you fancy going out for lunch?” Words which are sure to raise my spirits. As soon as my other half had uttered them I was imagining a nice cosy bistro or perhaps one of those trendy minimalist modern establishments. I was salivating at the prospect.
Eating out at Cafe Andaluz, Aberdeen
With the weather making Scotland feel more like Spain at the moment, a trip for some tapas seemed an ideal choice.
Aberdeen rained but Little Mix made it shower
Despite the aftermath of Saturday’s Little Mix concert in Aberdeen, the show itself was still a fantastic performance by the all-girl group.
Eating out at The New Knowes Hotel in Macduff
At a family gathering in Buckie recently, I happened to discover that my wife’s great, great grannie was formerly the owner of a hotel in Macduff many moons ago.
Dazzling food and nightlife options on offer in Manchester
The Pogues famously sang of a Dirty Old Town – a smoky industrial hellhole, bordered by gasworks and dirty canals, and Morrissey once crooned that Manchester had “so much to answer for”.
Rocker’s swagger perfectly emulated
Some Guys Have All the Luck, a tribute to Sir Rod Stewart, hit the stage at HM Theatre last night.
Review: Michael McIntyre entertains the north-east with Big World Tour
BAFTA-winning comedian, Michael McIntyre, had the Granite City in giggles last night performing to a packed out AECC.
REVIEW: Ballet Black at Eden Court in Inverness
Susan Welsh saw Ballet Black at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
Restaurant review: Indian gem has added spice to Echt
Curry, often referred to as Scotland’s other national dish, is more popular than ever across P&J country. Believe it or not, once the nation’s favourite carry out, the chicken tikka masala, was invented in a Glasgow curry house in the early 70s.
Anger over RBS branch closures as north politicians insist UK Government step in
Senior politicians across the north of Scotland last night insisted the UK Government must now step in and force RBS to halt their controversial axing of branches following the publication of the Scottish Affairs Committee’s report.
Musical comedy’s style, sparkle and energy shows blondes really do have more fun
Stan Arnaud saw Legally Blonde the Musical at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Restaurant review: A fine evening with an old friend at Shimla in Beauly
It’s unsettling to realise it’s more than 40 years since I first went for a curry and a few drinks on a Friday night. Then, of course, I tended to be heading into the restaurant at about half past 11 having spent an evening in the pub with friends.
Film reviews | Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War ****
A taste of luxury with the family in tow at Gleneagles
Luxury hotels can easily lose their allure once children come along. Champagne in dreamy-looking rooms, state-of-the-art spas offering the ultimate in escapism, those lingering all-evening fine-dining experiences, well-stocked bars and cosy corners to unwind in all seem a waste when you’re running around after little ones who are bored senseless or splitting the childcare in a bid to steal some solo time.
Restaurant review: Getting to know The Pier in Aberdeen
The Pier cafe bistro was always a favourite of ours on family visits to Aberdeen beach, so I was saddened when it was destroyed by a fire at a neighbouring restaurant.
James Corden’s dad angry at film critic who branded son “appallingly irritating”
Movie star James Corden's dad has written to a movie critic to complain about his son being labelled "appallingly irritating".
REVIEW: Prime dining in the Highlands
I love it when a restaurant gets you talking, especially if you’re still talking about it days after you’ve dined there.
Review: Feelgood musical’s triumphant return to HMT
Brace yourself as the feel-good musical Hairspray makes a triumphant return to Aberdeen after a one-year hiatus.
Review: Guitar greats rock Inverness
Stan Arnaud watched the Classic Rock Show - Guitar Greats World Tour 2018 at Inverness's Eden Court.
Review: You’ve Got A Friend at Eden Court in Inverness
Susan Welsh saw You’ve Got A Friend at Eden Court in Inverness.
Review: It’ll Be All Fright on the Night: Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock at Eden Court
Community “disappointed” as Stagecoach announces review of Lochaber bus operations
A community has been left “disappointed” after Stagecoach announced it is to review all of its Lochaber operations, with at least one bus service to be withdrawn next month.