ROAD TEST: Skoda winning the space race
Skoda’s engineers must be great at Tetris. They have an uncanny knack of cramming more space into their cars than any of their rivals can manage.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: A rare and tasty dining experience awaits at Hilton Aberdeen TECA
P&J Live, Aberdeen’s brand-new events venue, opened last August and has already welcomed thousands of visitors to concerts and conferences.
Nicola Sturgeon promises to meet MSPs’ demand for an education review
Nicola Sturgeon has promised to meet MSPs’ demands for a wide-ranging review of Scottish schools to tackle “weaknesses” in the education system.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Highland tourist-town spot is moving on up
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I took my family out for an evening meal in Kingussie at the tail-end of last year.
Review: Funbox shine at Aberdeen Music Hall
Funbox (formerly The Singing Kettle) were back in Aberdeen at the weekend with a super new show for their north-east fans.
ROAD TEST: Fiat’s 500X Sport scores a winner
Italian car giant Fiat is very close to the country’s international football squad. For a start, it is the team’s official car partner, which is why Fiat chose the team’s training centre in Florence to launch its latest model.
Double jubilee celebrations among royal milestones in past 10 years
The royal family’s decade has been one of major milestones with Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning monarch in history and the Duke of Edinburgh retiring after decades of royal service.
In Pictures: A decade of the royal family
The royal family’s decade has been one of celebration, from weddings, milestones and a jubilee to an abundance of royal babies.
The best restaurants of 2019 in the north and north-east: How many have you been to?
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back at the high points of 2019.
From Ireland to New Zealand: Royal tours across the past decade
Jubilee tours and Brexit trips made up some of the official overseas visits for the globe-trotting royals over the past decade.
Feast of celebrations for the royal family with a decade of weddings and babies
The royals’ decade has been marked with a feast of family celebration, from weddings to an abundance of royal babies.
REVIEW: Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook is the perfect way to start the festive season in style
Susan Welsh saw Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
Review: Holly at Christmas provides an enchanting experience
It says something about how much Highland audiences enjoy the music of the late, great Buddy Holly when a tribute show featuring his music is regarded as heralding the official start of the Yuletide fun.
REVIEW: Turkish Kitchen on Aberdeen’s esplanade is a ‘shore’ thing
The last time I was outside a Turkish restaurant by the sea I was actually in Turkey at a place called Kusadasi.
A royal return? Stormzy’s Heavy Is The Head reviewed
If Gang Signs And Prayer was an enigmatic walking tour through Stormzy’s spirituality, Heavy Is The Head is his blueprint for the mortal world.
REVIEW: Veteran showman Rod Stewart showing no signs of slowing down
When musicians profess a love of a certain city during a concert, the sentiment is usually to be taken with a pinch of salt.
Review: Scottish Ensemble at Inverness Cathedral
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Ensemble and to celebrate, artistic director Jonathan Morton has put together a “musical mosaic” designed to give a flavour of the music they perform.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: New kid on the block in Inverness could soon be old favourite
McBain’s by the River is a relative newcomer to the Inverness restaurant scene having only opened earlier this year.
TRAVEL: Enjoy the height of elegance at the refurbished Station Hotel in Aberdeen
Normally I find Christmas shopping stressful and usually do it online at the last minute.
ROAD TEST: New Santa Fe is coming to town
The Santa Fe is the biggest and most expensive car Hyundai produces.
REVIEW: Glitter and laughs galore as crowds lap up Cinderella panto in Aberdeen
With some stunning illusions and magnificent costumes, Cinderella is whisking Aberdeen audiences off to the ball once more.
Review: Bastille turn Aberdeen Music Hall into house party with energetic set
Credit must be given to Bastille. Few bands bother to tour whole albums these days - and even fewer still when it's just to mark a new release, rather than an anniversary or some sort of special edition.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Invention and sophistication at Links House, Dornoch
Growing up in Dornoch many years ago, going out for dinner was a real treat.
ROAD TEST: Nissan’s e+ Tekna taking the Leaf further
If you’re going to create an environmentally-friendly electric car you face a lot of challenges.
ROAD TEST: Why the Ford Raptor Ranger pick-up is the ultimate toy for off-road adventurers
A while back I reviewed the Ford Mustang on these pages.
REVIEW: The Glenn Hughes’ story is an incredible tale
It’s a busy time for Glenn Hughes.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Family-run and friendly with the fresh taste of Italy
After a chilly autumn walk at Crathes Castle, some food was in order to warm us up.
ROAD TEST: BMW’s Z4 more mature than before
It took BMW some time to discover a profitable sweet spot in the roadster segment, but the Munich maker got there in the end.
ROAD TEST: Jaguar is on to a winner once again
Jaguar has enjoyed a tremendous renaissance over the past decade. Once a purveyor of traditional but staid models, it now has a dynamic range of cars with cutting-edge styling.
ROAD TEST: Rear-wheel R8 goes to forefront
Audi has brought back the rear-wheel-drive R8, this time making it a permanent fixture in its sports car line-up.
REVIEW: ‘Scottish tapas’ among the highlights at Toot’s Café Bar & Bistro, Rothes
The Station Hotel in Rothes has a long and varied history, dating back as far as 1899.
Review: Karine Polwart provides a novel twist on Scottish classics
Karine Polwart has made her name in folk music and has awards galore to show for it.