Step back in time: Ellon
Ellon is a bustling, attractive town ... but one with a long history stretching back into the mists of time.
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Step back in time: Drum Castle
While it might lack the fairy tale-lines of some of the north-east’s ancient strongholds, Drum Castle has seen more history than most.
Assassins’ Deeds: Booby-trapped statue in Mearns cottage killed Scottish king
Was the tiny village of Fettercairn the site of history’s most bizarre assassination? That’s the question pondered by John Withington, the author of Assassins’ Deeds, which publishes today. Gayle Ritchie finds out more.
North-east castle’s historic ceilings detailed in new book
A new book has been launched detailing the history of a north-east castle and its painted ceilings.
Practical jokers strike at Aberdeen statue
Practical jokers have targeted a prominent Aberdeen landmark.
Macfadyen hopes Robert the Bruce film will boost support for independence
Actor Angus Macfadyen has said he hopes his new film Robert the Bruce will boost support for Scottish independence.
Timothy Spall and Richard Dreyfuss to attend world premieres in Edinburgh
Timothy Spall and Richard Dreyfuss will attend the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) as part of a star-studded line-up.
Film inspires new guide to Robert the Bruce landmarks in north-east
A new movie about Robert the Bruce has inspired a guide to places in the north-east with historical significance to the legendary monarch.
Chris Pine: There is a double standard for male and female nudity in film
Chris Pine has said the response to his full-frontal nudity in his new film has highlighted a double standard for male and female stars.
Historic group in call for Aberdeen to mark 700th anniversary of Bruce charter
A call has been made for a permanent feature to honour the historic connections between Aberdeen and Robert the Bruce.
Watch: Robert the Bruce images produced after facial reconstruction project
Scientists and historians have joined forces to create detailed virtual images of what Robert the Bruce may have looked like, almost 700 years after his death.
Campaigners will get say on tribute to North-east trawlermen
Campaigners will join forces with the council to deliver a long-awaited memorial to the city's trawlermen.