Graeme Kinghorn, Mental Health Aberdeen Graeme kinghorn is a trustee of the charity mental health aberdeen. We caught up with him to find out more about the organisation’s work and the difference it has been making to people’s lives … My involvement with Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA) came about by a chance discussion. My mum…

Knitting & Crochet: A dyed in the wool revival Right now, knitting and crochet are having a bit of a moment. People are picking up their needles and getting hooked on making some amazing creations. We asked Janice Anderson who owns Baa! in Stonehaven for advice on getting started. Knitting and crochet have never been…

Jennifer Mitchell What should have been a joyful time celebrating 150 years of a great charity, Aberdeen Association of Social Service (VSA), has had some of the gloss taken off it by the coronavirus crisis.Use any word you like from meltdown to lockdown or shutdown, it has been hard not to feel swamped by this…

Meet the maker: Mhairi Allan of Paper Houses Design Mhairi’s digital textile designs bring a fresh, practical, mid-century appeal to homewares and accessories… I think my love of pattern started when I was six or seven, reading about Elmer the Elephant and loving the differently patterned elephants having a party at the end. I come…

Skene House Hotels suites and apartments offer a selection of spacious and flexible overnight accommodation for wedding guest groups of all shapes and sizes.   Superking, double, twin and single bedroom options means that individuals and couples can enjoy the spaciousness of a one bedroom suite or apartment, while families and groups of friends can share…