Jon S Baird

Gregory's Girl was released 40 years ago and remains a much-loved piece of work from director Bill Forsyth.

Gregory’s Girl brought teenage kicks to our screens and hearts 40 years ago

23/04/2021

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Scott Begbie: Here’s hoping Silver City shines in movie spotlight

02/03/2021

Frank Bruno and Mike Tyson fought twice against each other and both men have buried the hatchet after a tender reunion.

EYEWITNESS: Aberdeen FC fan Frank Bruno has fought adversity without ending on the ropes

01/03/2021

Jon S Baird took the cast and crew of Tetris to Aberdeen

‘It’s been emotional’: Film director Jon S Baird reflects on bringing Hollywood movie Tetris to Aberdeen

01/03/2021

Tetris filming

Hollywood leaves Aberdeen as Tetris filming in the city wraps

26/02/2021

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Aberdeen firm creates Russian signs after urgent request from Tetris film crew

24/02/2021

Tillydrone has been transformed into Soviet Russia for the movie

WATCH: Jon S Baird’s new Hollywood movie Tetris films in Aberdeen

21/02/2021

Tetris star Taron Egerton waves to watching fans from Tillydrone set of the Jon S Baird movie today.

Film fans’ delight as star Taron Egerton shoots scenes in Aberdeen

21/02/2021

Parts of Tillydrone Avenue were closed off as the crew of Tetris transformed it into Soviet Russia.

Cameras roll as Hollywood movie Tetris starts filming in Aberdeen

20/02/2021

Tetris being filmed in Aberdeen

Filming for Hollywood movie Tetris begins in Aberdeen

19/02/2021

Jon S Baird's film Stan & Ollie won a Bafta for the Peterhead director.

Jon S Baird’s film about Laurel and Hardy was a labour of love which developed from childhood

18/02/2021

The German and Russian military machines created detailed plans to target locations in the north-east of Scotland.

Military maps show how the German and Russian armies knew all about Aberdeen

15/02/2021

Taron Egerton has been filming Tetris in Glasgow

Council reveals Aberdeen filming locations of Tetris as raft of road closures announced

09/02/2021

Actor Taron Egerton on the set of Tetris which is due to start filming in Aberdeen later this month

Hollywood film starring Taron Egerton to start shooting in Aberdeen this month

09/02/2021

Daniel Craig as James Bond in Skyfall.

Scotland has featured in movies from The Edge of the World to From Russia with Love

23/12/2020

Taron Egerton as Elton John in Rocketman from Paramount Pictures.

New Tetris film featuring Rocketman star Taron Egerton could be filmed in Aberdeen

21/11/2020

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Film director Jon Baird scouting locations in Aberdeen for big-budget Hollywood movie

16/11/2020

Peterhead director Jon S Baird opened the town's new cinema

New north-east cinema enjoys successful weekend despite Covid-19 restrictions

07/10/2020

The North Sea oil boom was responsible for changing Aberdeen almost overnight.

Forties at 50: A golden chapter or a chance missed? Looking back at the impact of the oil boom

05/10/2020

Director Jon S Baird at the opening of the The Arc Cinema Peterhead. Picture by Darrell Benns

Peterhead’s new silver screen opened by town’s award-winning director

02/10/2020

Peterhead-born film director Jon S Baird today gave his backing to the crowdfunding campaign

Film director backs campaign to save Aberdeen’s Belmont cinema

30/06/2020

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Christmas messages from leading north-east figures

25/12/2019

Rachel Corsie and Jon S Baird are getting RGU honorary degrees

University honours for north-east film director Jon Baird and footballer Rachel Corsie

10/12/2019

Jon S Baird and SNP’s Paul Robertson in Peterhead

North-east film director Jon Baird throws support behind SNP

10/12/2019

Film director Jon S Baird at his beloved Pittodrie Stadium

Film director Jon S Baird welcomed back to north-east academy

03/06/2019

Film director Jon S Baird at his beloved Pittodrie Stadium

How the Gothenburg Greats inspired north-east film director Jon Baird to dream big

23/05/2019

Mel Gibson will star in Jon S Baird‘s new film

North-east film director Jon Baird to work with Mel Gibson in next movie

17/05/2019

Director Jon S Baird

North-east director to discuss inspiration at Aberdeen uni May Fest event

14/05/2019

Jon S Baird

North-east director Jon Baird gears up for tonight’s Bafta film awards

10/02/2019

Steve Coogan and John C Reilly in Stan & Ollie

North-east town to show Bumblebee and Stan & Ollie

07/02/2019