Scottish artist to be celebrated with retrospective exhibition

A major retrospective exhibition is taking place to celebrate the life and work of the late Scottish visual artist Professor Stuart MacDonald OBE. The exhibition is entitled Stuart MacDonald Studio 203 Revisited, in reference to the Wasps studio where he painted at The Briggait in Glasgow. Prof MacDonald was a renowned educator and champion of…

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Leopard sculpture takes centre stage at Aberdeen’s Marischal Square

New sculpture unveiled in Aberdeen designed by Kelpie artist Andy Scott

Internationally-renowned sculptor, Andy Scott, has brought his world-class artwork to Aberdeen, in the shape of a major new project at the ÂŁ107 million Marischal Square development in the city centre. Development partners Muse Developments and Aviva Investors commissioned a centerpiece for the city centre regeneration project and Scott’s leopard sculpture has been inspired by symbols…

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The Scottish demon drinks all set for some Halloween scares

Scottish bars are offering some demon drink this Halloween weekend. Five bars are offering some creepy cocktails as Revolution and RevoluciĂłn de Cuba will be hosting some chilling events and serving up freakishly fang-tastic drinks in their bars across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Revolution’s Night of the Bat takes place today and tomorrow, October 27…

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Lots to do all over Scotland this Halloween weekend

Halloween’s coming, and Scottish Field’s Fiona Hendrie has rounded up some of the best events taking place across the country. So if you’re n the mood for a scare, check out these frightfully good Halloween activities on offer with something for every age:   Wizarding Weekend Fun Run, Castle Fraser, Inverurie 28-29/10 www.nts.org.uk Don your…

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Scotland’s first hydrogen taxi takes to the roads

Aberdeen has unveiled Scotland’s first hydrogen taxi. The Hyundai ix35 hydrogen fuel cell car was granted a private hire taxi licence by Aberdeen City Council last month and has now been handed over to Aberdeen Taxis, the operator which will run the vehicle as a full functioning taxi – just a lot more eco friendly.…

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Aberdeen youngsters do the light thing over creative proposals

Youngsters in Aberdeen have been sharing their views on proposals to showcase Aberdeen’s landmarks, civic spaces and streetscape using creative lighting. Pupils at Middleton Park Primary, St Joseph’s Primary, Skene Square Primary and Harlaw Academy have taken part in a public engagement exercise for Aberdeen in Colour. Dozens of pupils shared their views on what…

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New ÂŁ27million recycling facility will give Aberdeen a clean sweep

Aberdeen’s new ÂŁ27million recycling and resource facility has been officially opened. The event was marked by Aberdeen City Council co-leader Councillor Jenny Laing. The Altens East site, where mixed recyclables which are collected from homes and businesses are sorted before being sold as high-quality materials for re-processing, is Scotland’s most advanced – and newest –…

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Theatres are celebrating 30 years of The Steamie on anniverary tour

Renowned Scottish play The Steamie is returning to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Still fresh in its 30th anniversary tour which has so far travelled to Kirkcaldy, Aberdeen, Dundee, Ayr, Inverness and Stirling, The Steamie marks its homecoming with a two week run at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow. First performed in Govanhill Baths in 1987 and…

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Magnificent seventh at Aberdeen business gathering

It was lucky number seven in the north east of Scotland at the 2017 Granite Expo. Businesses gathered to celebrate the richness and diversity in their economy, writes Imogen Lovie. For the seventh consecutive year, one-day business showcase Granite Expo provided a platform for companies based in and with links to North East Scotland to…

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Scots photographic legend’s American exploits still on show

An exhibition of a Glasgow photographer’s work charting the most famous people and events in America over the last 50 years is currently on show. Visitors have been flocking to the National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle in Aberdeenshire, thanks to an amazing exhibition by Harry Benson CBE, one of Scotland?s most celebrated photographers. Harry…

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