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The exterior of Aberdeen's Tivoli Theatre

The Scottish theatre that’s staging its own comeback

Culture

Abandoned theatres tug at our emotions. As glories of a past age, they’re up there with steam locomotives and gramophones, yet there’s an inherent sadness...

Artist Helen is the Iron Lady of Aberdeenshire

Culture

Driving down an old dirt road in rural Aberdeenshire, the last thing you expect to be greeted by is a giant metal iguana. But that’s...

All set for a sensational summer of magical music

Culture | Music

A summer of music is coming as the Wilton Lodge Park bandstand series has been launched. Hawick favourites Scocha are among the highlights of this...

L-R: xxx, Simon Cotton, managing director Johnstons of Elgin; David Evans, founder Grey Fox Blog; Nick Bannerman, commercial director Johnstons of Elgin.

Johnstons of Elgin launch book on Scottish estate tweeds

Books | Culture | Fashion | Fashion & Beauty

Luxury Scottish cashmere manufacturer Johnstons of Elgin have launched the third edition of their book, Scottish Estate Tweeds. Authored by Ian Urquhart, director and chairman...

Dresdeners found the turmoil of the Russian soul

Culture

The penultimate concert in the Sunday Classics series at the Usher Hall (May 27) was an all Russian affair, delivered with controlled passion by the...