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Lonach Gathering

TOP Scots comic Billy Connolly turned out with family and friends to watch the annual games, which this year drew about 8,000 enthusiastic visitors. And Jennifer Stewart, chief executive and secretary of the gathering, for the first time, said she was delighted with how the festival had gone. Click here to buy your pictures

Wizard Festival

MUSIC fans at the Wizard Festival got to fill their ears with everything from international names to up-and-coming North-east talent. Click here to buy your pictures

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OUR photographers have been out on the town catching all the fun in Aberdeen's bars and clubs. Look out for our snappers the next time you're on a night out and you could be featured in this section! Click here to buy your pictures

Race for Life, Aberdeen

ABERDEEN's beachfront became a sea of pink T-shirts as thousands of women took part in the city's Race for Life. The runners battled through strong winds as Cancer Research UK hosted its annual five kilometer event in Aberdeen. Click here to buy your photos

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Zapcats bring thrills to Aberdeen Beach

High octane Zapcat racing arrived in Aberdeen treating spectators to an action-packed weekend of water motorsport. Click here to buy your photos

Braemar Junior Games

THE sun may not have been out but thousands of people still enjoyed the Braemar Junior Highland Games. The event, which is a smaller version of the Royal Highland Games, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less entertaining saw Scouts and children from around the area all got get involved in tossing a caber or two.Click here to buy your photos

The Big Fun Run

THE sun was shining as hundreds of people took to the paths around Hazlehead Park to raise cash for this year’s Big Fun Run. The route took runners from the playing fields into the forested area of the park and around the golf course. Click here to buy your photos

Echt Show

THE Echt show was a rip-roaring success this weekend as visitors turned up in their droves for the family event despite the miserable weather. Thousands of people turned out to watch the country show near Midmar. Click here to buy your photos

Relay For Life

FAMILIES joined together to raise almost £150,000 for cancer research. The organisers of Relay For Life in Peterhead celebrated the record-breaking fund which jumped miles above last year’s total. Click here to buy your photos

Stonehaven Folk Festival

MUSIC fans descended on Stonehaven Folk Festival as the event took off in style.Shows took place over the weekend in Stonehaven pubs and clubs. Click here to buy your photos

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The Great Inverurie Bike Ride

THE sunshine brought out the smiles on the faces of those taking part in the Great Inverurie Bike Ride. Click here to buy your photos

The New Deer Show

THOUSANDS of people headed to the countryside for annual agricultural extravaganza the New Deer Show. Click here to buy your photos

Peterhead Scottish Week

THOUSANDS of people enjoyed the launch of the summer gala Peterhead Scottish Week.Click here to buy your photos

Stonehaven Highland Games

FAMILIES flocked to the annual Stonehaven Highland Games at the town’s Glenury Park. Click here to buy your photos

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Turriff Show

FIRST Minister Alex Salmond was a guest of honour at the Turriff Show. Mr Salmond came to open Turriff’s new £200,000 exhibition hall at the show. And organiser Bruce Ferguson said he was honoured Mr Salmond paid a visit. Click here to buy your photos

Granite City Dog Show

PROUD owners put their furry friends on show at an Aberdeen dog event this weekend. Tails wagged as a group of happy hounds took turns to impress the judges at the Granite City Dog Show. The pooches sprang through assault courses set up at Hazlehead Park as they competed for prizes. Click here to buy your photos

Banchory Show

SHIRE horses, tractors and ploughs were the main attraction at this year’s Banchory Show. About 4,500 people turned out to enjoy the agricultural show despite the downpours. Show secretary Jane Winton said she was pleased the show had been a success. Click here to buy your photos

Aberdeen's Tartan Day Festival

THE SOUND of pipers thrilled the thousands gathered for Aberdeen’s Tartan Festival. Celebrations for the Granite city’s Tartan Day ran alongside the Aberdeen International Youth Festival. Performers from across the world came to take part in the event, which included a parade and free musical and dramatic performances. Click here to buy your photos

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Newmachar School Summer Fayre

NEWMACHAR Primary School hosted a summer fair at the weekend. Dozens of families enjoyed a day of fun where face painting and bouncy castles were on offer. Click here to buy your pictures

Grampian Country Fair

THE cast of Emmerdale jetted into the Deeside Activity Park, at Lyne of Skene, for the Grampian Country Fair on Saturday. Scores of families swarmed to the park where a host of activities and entertainment were held throughout the day. Click here to buy your pictures

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Aberdeen Highland Games

THE sound of pipers filled the air of the 50th Aberdeen Highland Games.Crowds of people buzzed around the city’s Hazlehead Park, taking in the atmosphere. Drum Major Bill Barclay led the massed pipes into the arena for the Chieftain’s parade opening the event. Click here to buy your pictures

Oldmeldrum Sports and Highland Games

A WHOLE weekend packed with activities was organised to mark the 80th anniversary of the popular event. Live bands performed in the marquee for music lovers on Friday, ahead of the main event on Saturday. Click here to buy your pictures

Torry Gala

THERE was something for everyone to enjoy at Torry Gala on Saturday.Tullos Community Centre and Tullos Primary School’s playing fields were packed with entertainment for kids, including face-painting and a bouncy castle. Click here to buy your pictures

Balmedie Gala

SCORES of people turned up at Balmedie Gala. Smiling children enjoyed getting their faces painted and taking part in the games on offer at the Gala on Saturday. Click here to buy your pictures

Kirkton of Skene Gala

HUNDREDS of North-east folk enjoyed a fun day out at the weekend. The Kirton of Skene gala was a success, despite the drizzle. Families enjoyed wandering around the community stalls, which included arts and crafts. Click here to buy your pictures

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Hilton Gala

HUNDREDS of people turned out to enjoy Hilton Gala at Stewart Park and all that was on offer. Kids and adults all enjoyed football tournaments, a bouncy castle, drummers, face painting, karaoke and hand-made toy stalls. Click here to buy your photos

Clan Open Day

FAMILIES turned out in force for a fun day in aid of a North-east charity. Staff members and supporters of CLAN (Cancer Link Aberdeen and North) celebrated the go-ahead for the organisation’s new headquarters with an event at its current base on Aberdeen’s Caroline Place.

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Kevin's Day

A FUN day in memory of a North-east boy saw scores of families enjoy a host of activities. Kevin’s Day in Stonehaven was hailed a success after hundreds of people turned out for the event. Click here to buy your photos

Regatta Fun Day

HUNDREDS of North-east families gathered to see an annual regatta at the weekend. Adults and children stood on the banks of the River Dee on Saturday to support dozens of teams in the Aberdeen Inter-Company Regatta.

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Britain's Got Talent, Aberdeen

GYMNASTS Spelbound opened the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre show with one of their signature, stunning performances. As men flew across the stage and women showed off incredible moves, contorted, they set the tone for what was to be a phenomenal evening. Click here to buy your photos

Catterline Cartie Challenge

HUNDREDS turned out to watch intrepid drivers race their home-made soap-box go-carts in Catterline. The annual Catterline Cartie Challenge attracted a host of colourful and imaginative vehicles including an old-fashioned seaside changing hut on wheels. Click here to buy your pictures

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Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10k

BEN Hukins was “delighted” after crushing a field of 3,044 runners to win the City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K Race in a time of 32min 1sec. The Aberdeen AAC runner was competing in the event for the fifth time. And Lyn Wilson, of Aberdeen, has set such high standards in the women’s race over the years that her record-breaking performance was taken almost for granted. Click here to buy your pictures

VSA's Spring Fair at Easter Anguston Farm

Buchan Heritage Festival

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Opening of Stonehaven open air swimming pool

ABOUT 200 people attended the opening of Stonehaven open air pool to play on the shark slide and shuttle slide. Managing director of the Balmoral Group Jimmy Milne performed the official opening before kids, parents and grandparents stormed the changing rooms. Click here to buy your pictures

Aboyne Highland Games

ALMOST 10,000 spectators swarmed to one of the highlights of the North-east games calendar. The traditional Aboyne Highland Games took place on Saturday, on Aboyne Green. And organisers said they were delighted with the turn-out which included visitors from Australia and Afghanistan. Click here to buy your photos

Aberdeen FC Fans enjoy fun day at pittodrie

SEVERAL Aberdeen FC stars were in danger of suffering from a different type of fatigue as the younger members of the Red Army turned out in force to meet them at Pittodrie. Click here to buy your photos

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Tarland Show

THOUSANDS of people flocked to the Tarland Show. The sun shone on the last of the season’s agricultural gatherings, which had a host of livestock events and fun activities including a tug of war, lawnmower racing and a parade.

Northfield Family Fun Day

THE annual Northfield Family Fun Day was hailed a success by organisers. Northfield Community Council hosts the event at Allan Douglas Park every year. A range of activities were available, including a puppet show, balloon modelling, dancing, arts, crafts and music.

Aberdeen FC 4 - 0 Hamilton (14/08/10)

ABERDEEN FC's new SPL season got off to a dream start when they hammered Hamilton 4-0.

St Johnstone 0 - 1 Aberdeen FC (21/08/10)

ABERDEEN FC remain at the top of the SPL after defeating St Johnstone 1-0 at McDiarmid Park. Click here to buy your photos

Jousting Contest at Castle Fraser

VISITORS to Castle Fraser were transported back in time for a Jousting Tournament dubbed Knights of the Damned. Click here to buy your photos

Deeside Vinatge Rally

AN ANNUAL steam engine rally turned out to be a big pull – attracting around 10,000 visitors. Sunshine saw crowds flock to the 48th Deeside Steam and Vintage Rally at Milton of Crathes on Saturday and yesterday. Click here to buy your photos

Dawgs Day Hazlehead Park Aberdeen

TAILS were wagging with excitement at Aberdeen’s Hazlehead Park as the Dog Action Working Group Scotland (Dawgs) Family Fun Day got under way. Dog lovers turned out in force to see pups of all sizes compete in the event organised by the North-east pet rehoming service. Click here to buy your photos

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Stonehaven Hi-Jinks

HUNDREDS of families splashed out to have a ball at an annual seaside event. Stonehaven’s Harbour Hi-Jinks was a day filled with fun and games. From an It’s A Knockout competition and pipe band music to a fancy dress parade and barbecues – there was something for all ages to enjoy. Click here to buy your photos

Johnshaven Fish Festival

THOUSANDS of fun seekers headed for Johnshaven’s 14th annual fish festival. The harbour-side gala took place on Saturday and offered visitors the chance to sample fresh fish and seafood in a number of different ways, as well as enjoy the entertainment on offer. Click here to buy your photos

Ellon Fire Station

VISITORS to Ellon fire station’s 30th annual event helped mark the occasion by raking in thousands of pounds for a good cause. More than £5,000 was raised thanks to families who visited the station to see vintage fire engines and browse stalls. Click here to buy your pictures

Culter Gala

THE rain stayed away so families were able to enjoy the excitement on offer at Culter Gala. Traditional Scottish fun was on the agenda, with highland dancing and caber tossing drawing in crowds of revellers to Culter School's playing fields. Click here to buy your pictures

Crathes Classic Car Rally

CRATHES hosted its annual rally for vintage cars, collectors’ vehicles, classic cars and motorbikes. The event at Milton Field began with a run of vehicles from Crathes to Torphins and then back via Inchmarlo, with more than 200 cars and motorcycles on display. Click here to buy your pictures

Grand Fun Day

A HIP-HOP dance team, cheerleaders and pipe band all sparkled at the Aberdeen Sports Council’s annual Grand Fun Day at Duthie Park yesterday. Sports council vice-chairman Dave McDonald said: “All involved found it to be an excellent afternoon.” Click here to buy your pictures

Stonehaven Feein' Market

CEILIDH music, a pipe band and even a hip-hop group came out for a traditional market. The Feein’ Market at Stonehaven saw scores of families turn out in the sunshine for the event on Saturday. Click here to buy your pictures

Cushnie Picnic

DOZENS of people flocked to the Cushnie picnic and games. The popular family outing served up a tasty barbecue for revellers to dig into. Click here to buy your pictures

Oyne Village Fete

NOT even torrential rain could dampen the spirits at Oyne Village Fete at Archaeolink. Sponsored by the Oyne parent-teacher association, the fun day was a huge hit with the parents and pupils alike. Click here to buy your pictures

Don Raft Race

ORGANISERS were delighted with the success of an annual raft race in the North-east. The River Don race – from Kemnay to Inverurie’s Don Bridge – which is organised by the Garioch Lions, saw around £6,000 raised for cancer and kidney research charities. Click here to buy your pictures

Westhill Gala

A BREEZY bike ride capped off the Westhill Gala weekend. On Saturday, a parade from Bucksburn and District Pipe Band and a gala princess and prince crowning kicked the activity off. And by Sunday things were still buzzing with a 13-mile bike ride. Click here to buy your pictures

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