Trump at Balmoral? 80% of readers say no – here’s what both sides say
The controversial American president has his supporters in north-east Scotland, but many others want to see the invitation cancelled.
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Colin Farquhar: Let’s fill more empty Aberdeen city centre shops with art like Nisbets – we need creative solutions
We can’t lament every shop closure, as there will always be churn, but traditional retail is to an extent, failing. Something else must grow where it is paring back.
Scott Begbie: Chinwag in The Grill lifted my spirits about how the real people of Aberdeen feel about the city
Much has been made of the Abermoaners of late… and the debate has thrown up equal criticism of those who apparently see the Granite City through perpetually rose-tinted glasses, the “Aberdeluded” if you will.
David Knight: I’d rather be an Abermoaner than someone living in denial trying to stop others’ free speech
People don’t deserve to be called names or denied free speech by the “Aberdeniers”; oh dear, I’ve done it myself now.
Stuart Findlay: We all have a part to play to stop the Eastgate going the same way as the St Giles Centre
The closure of Elgin's shopping centre has set alarm bells ringing across the north.
Moreen Simpson: Bring back the glory days for Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom – mothballing it wid be an insult!
It used to be one of the best entertainment venues in Scotland and could be again. For decades it was a magnet for music and dance lovers, the place many thousands of couples met their future spouses.
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Colin Farquhar: Let’s fill more empty Aberdeen city centre shops with art like Nisbets – we need creative solutions
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Scott Begbie: Chinwag in The Grill lifted my spirits about how the real people of Aberdeen feel about the city
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David Knight: I’d rather be an Abermoaner than someone living in denial trying to stop others’ free speech
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Stuart Findlay: We all have a part to play to stop the Eastgate going the same way as the St Giles Centre
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Moreen Simpson: Bring back the glory days for Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom – mothballing it wid be an insult!
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Trump at Balmoral? 80% of readers say no – here’s what both sides say
Colin Farquhar: Let’s fill more empty Aberdeen city centre shops with art like Nisbets – we need creative solutions
Scott Begbie: Chinwag in The Grill lifted my spirits about how the real people of Aberdeen feel about the city
David Knight: I’d rather be an Abermoaner than someone living in denial trying to stop others’ free speech
Stuart Findlay: We all have a part to play to stop the Eastgate going the same way as the St Giles Centre
Moreen Simpson: Bring back the glory days for Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom – mothballing it wid be an insult!
Moray Barber: I’ve earned the right to be a (reluctant) Abermoaner by doing my best to improve city I love
Scott Begbie: Aberdeen needs more creative ideas like karting in the old John Lewis building
David Knight: Hard-working pensioners have paid their dues – stop trying to milk them dry
Moreen Simpson: I’m proud tae be an Abermoaner and will continue to be until my beloved city is sorted oot!
Euan McColm: I fear the worst for our old folk despite political blather justifying Aberdeenshire health cuts
Lorna Paterson: It’ll take more than sticking plasters to fix our farmers
Colin Farquhar: Marcliffe investment, Flint progress and more show we really don’t have much to Abermoan about
Scott Begbie: Shame on health bosses leaving old folk to rot rather than slashing management salaries
David Knight: Bonkers bus gates fiasco must be brought to an end before more public money is wasted
Should people who kill be offered a second chance at life?
Moreen Simpson: Aberdeen house price fluctuations left me £100,000 oot o pocket
David Mackay: Whisper it, but might Elgin actually need MORE retail parks?
I miss Carmines: the best place in Aberdeen for a pre-theatre meal
Rebecca Buchan: Aberdeen is a wonderful place to live – so just why is GB Energy struggling to recruit a head honcho?
Scott Begbie: Heroes who save sites like Tarlair need to be celebrated – moaners should watch and learn
David Knight: Police top brass must answer for heartbreaking death of dog injured on duty – and lives must be saved in future
Euan McColm: Why has the tragic death of Aberdeen’s Huszti sisters moved us all so much?
Colin Farquhar: Could free bus ban stop rowdy youths turning Union Street into the wild west?
