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The full programme for Granite Noir 2025 has been released. — The full programme for Granite Noir 2025 has been released. Image: Aberdeen Performing Arts

Granite Noir: Full programme revealed for 2025 Aberdeen crime-writing festival

Paula Hawkins and Nicci French are among the headliners for the February 2025 festival.

By Lottie Hood

Granite Noir event in 2024

Granite Noir short story competition returns for second year following success

The writing competition inspired by Granite Noir was launched early this year to encourage budding north-east writers.

By Lottie Hood

The 'Harry Potter train' aka The Jacobite, on which The Hogwarts Express was based, on the Glenfinnan Viaduct.

The ‘Harry Potter train’ isn’t running… so is it still worth visiting Glenfinnan in winter?

The iconic landmark is packed with tourists in the summer, but there are benefits to visiting in the colder months.

By Louise Glen

P&J reporter Lindsay Bruce goes Christmas shopping at Curated in the Quad. Image Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Curated at the Quad: Aberdeen’s ‘hidden gem’ Christmas market doesn’t disappoint

How does this year's bumper festive market shape up? We went along to find out.

By Lindsay Bruce 2

Gary Barlow will play the P&J live in May 2025

Gary Barlow bringing four decades of hits to Aberdeen next year

All you need to know about the Take That frontman's return to the Granite City.

By Louise Glen

a selection of paintings from the Ballater Gallery small paintings exhibition in Aberdeen

Art gallery’s little treat for your eyes…and wallet

A unique Aberdeen art exhibition is bringing together around 300 original paintings from many of the country’s leading artists – and you could buy one for as little as £250!

In partnership with The Ballater Gallery

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