Aberdeen’s HMT panto is a magical treat of spectacle and subversion… oh, yes it is!
Saturday would have seen the curtain go up on the glittering, magical, laughter-filled and completely subversive piece of theatre that is His Majesty’s panto.
The Christmas lights of old Aberdeen still dazzle after all these years
Across the north-east, Christmas lights are bursting into life to drive cold winter away and bring some sparkle and cheer to these, particularly dark days.
Highlander: 35 years since Scotland stole the show in cult film starring Queen, Sean Connery and Christopher Lambert
Even after 35 years French actor Christopher Lambert remembers the gruelling weeks of training to prepare for his starring role in cult classic Highlander - and not just for the sword fights.
Scott Begbie: Putting your Christmas tree up in November is wrong
Christmas is a time for giving, so shop, eat and drink local and give them the chance to keep their heads above water. You can even buy a Christmas tree from them. Just don’t put it up until mid-December.
Aberdeen’s Granite Noir crime-writing festival makes a thrilling move online
Granite Noir, Aberdeen’s acclaimed crime-fiction festival is moving online next year.
Infamous north-east magician and the mystery of Houdini’s vanished electric chair
It is one of the great mysteries in the history of magic… where is the infamous north-east illusionist Walford Bodie’s electric chair?
Aberdeen’s P&J Live hosts major new Love Your Home Expo
Love Your Home Expo is coming to P&J Live next spring – and organisers say it will be the first large-scale exhibition in Scotland in 2021.
Change of date for Gary Barlow’s gig at Aberdeen’s P&J Live
Gary Barlow’s UK tour is being rescheduled – including his date at Aberdeen’s P&J Live.
Aberdeen karate legend’s plan to make Sir Sean Connery a Scottish Samurai
Sitting in a darkened cinema as a teenager, recovering from an accident that almost cost him his leg, Ronnie Watt was wondering what to do with his life… when James Bond gave him the answer.
P&J Live will host world’s biggest inflatable 5k obstacle course
Get ready to take on the Temple Of Doom as the world’s biggest inflatable 5k obstacle course heads for Aberdeen’s P&J Live.
Video: Aberdeen Arts Centre grants schoolkids’ wishes for panto magic this Christmas
The genie of the lamp has granted a wish to north-east youngsters who want to see a panto this Christmas.
Professor Brian Cox brings new show Aberdeen’s P&J Live
Professor Brian Cox is inviting people to join him on a tour of the universe when he brings his new arena show to Aberdeen’s P&J Live next year.
Aberdeen Art Gallery: A masterpiece in progress even after 135 years
Aberdeen Art Gallery is a masterpiece that has been 135 years in the making - and the much-loved iconic treasure trove on Schoolhill is still very much a work in progress.
Scott Begbie: A triumph of hope over hate for the entire world
As all the clips of people celebrating the dumping of Donald Trump popped up on my timeline, I thought “I’ve seen this before”.
Step Back In Time: Remembrance Sunday
Today the nation traditionally honours its fallen with parades and solemn ceremonies.
The Rocky Horror Show returning to Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre
The Rocky Horror Show is set to make a return trip to the north-east, while the story of one of the most famous showbiz families of all time will be told in The Osmonds: A New Musical.
Suburban memories of life in the Granite City
Aberdeen has changed over the decades, but one thing remains the same - the great sense of community spirit in its neighbourhoods and suburbs.
Tales of ghostly girls and haunted shoe shops scare up a spine tingling treat for Aberdeen’s Halloween
Halloween, the night when some say the veil between this world and the next is at its thinnest, is the time for ghost stories – and author Graeme Milne has plenty to tell.
Suburban memories of life in the Granite City
The community spirit found in suburbs and neighbourhoods across the Granite City make it a great place to live, work and play.
Scott Begbie: America must wake up from Trump’s nightmare
We have seven days left to save the Free World as we know it.
The Tivoli: ‘People’s variety theatre’ of Aberdeen marks a 110-year milestone
Over the years, the Tivoli has been many things… Aberdeen’s first opera house, a theatre, a music hall, a bingo parlour.
Suburban memories of life in the Granite City
Aberdeen's suburbs and communities have seen many changes over the years but have always been the lifeblood of the Granite City.
Strictly Come Dancing stars to bring spectacular new show to Aberdeen
Stars of Strictly Come Dancing are heading for Aberdeen in a spectacular new show.
Scott Begbie: Even escapist TV show delivering reality check
I don't need any convincing we live in extraordinary times but, if I did, the harsh reality was brought home by, of all things, Strictly Come Dancing.
VSA: Moving stories as Aberdeen social care charity opens 150 years of archives
Dreams of a life at sea were shattered for three young stowaways when the boys from Hull, hungry and seasick, emerged from their hiding place on a trawler – and ended up being looked after in the Aberdeen Children’s Shelter.
North-east dance fans set for magical Christmas treat from Scottish Ballet
Aberdeen dance fans will still enjoy their annual Christmas treat from Scottish Ballet, as the company today announced its winter season is going online – including the world premiere of its first feature film.
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe set to spread festive cheer at Aberdeen’s P&J Live next year
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are set to give their north-east fans a festive treat with a special Christmas show at P&J Live next year.
Step back in time: Duthie Park
Duthie Park is Aberdeen's playground, a place for people to relax, play, exercise and enjoy a green oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the busy Granite City streets.
AJ and Curtis to give Aberdeen fans a big night out with spectacular new variety show
Strictly Come Dancing Star AJ Pritchard and his brother Curtis, of Love Island fame, want Aberdeen fans to join them on a big night out.
Suburban memories of life in the Granite City
Aberdeen has seen many famous faces over the years and even produced a few - like Annie Lennox.