Behind the Business: Meet the professional singer Paul Black I’m an 80’s child. I was born in Westhill and grew up in Cults with my Mum and younger brother and sister. My mum was a music teacher, so I’ve always had a passion for music and gravitated towards singing at an early age. As a…

Over the sea to Skye Skye always seems to feature in the travel plans of visitors who expect to see all of Scotland in three days, because it offers many of the icons of a highland holiday in one neat package. Ancient castles? Brooding mountains? Blood-soaked history? Photogenic wildlife? Distilleries? Cute cafes, craft shops and…

Inspired ideas: Kirsty McLean shares some sources of inspiration… As a professional Garden Designer, inspiration can come from literally anywhere, at any time. It could be the shape of a piece of jewellery, the detail on a building, clothing design, a particular colour, but for me, probably the biggest inspiration comes from nature and the…

Walk this way Going for a walk as a family is a great way for the kids to explore the outdoors and have some time away from their phones and tablets. We’ve chosen four walks that combine interesting routes with places to stop for a treat.  Snipefield Woods & Sculpture Trail  This is a delightful…

Hidden treasures: Deemouth Artist Studios From the outside, you’d never guess that a drab industrial unit on Torry’s South Esplanade East is one of the city’s most creative powerhouses. Deemouth Artist Studios houses twenty five local artists, makers and designers working in a wide variety of media.  The studios are a hub for ceramicists including…