Past Times: The P&J takes a fresh look at events from the past

Campbell McCutcheon with a window from the Titanic's sister ship, Olympic. Image: Sandy McCook/D C Thomson.
Sandy McCook/DC Thomson — Campbell McCutcheon with a window from the Titanic's sister ship, Olympic. Image: Sandy McCook/D C Thomson. Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Easter Ross couple’s incredible Titanic memorabilia

Postcards spotted by Campbell McCutcheon reveal untold stories around the tragedy of the Titanic.

By Susy Macaulay

2007: Jill Cummings, in pink hat, has a Birthday Night in the Pearl Lounge. Image: DC Thomson

Gallery: Do you feature in our past party photos from The Pearl Lounge?

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The Pearl Lounge was a popular noughties nightspot in Aberdeen. The former Dee Street church was the first in the city to be transformed from a place to pray to a place to party in 1981, under its previous incarnation Gabriel's.

By Kirstie Waterston

1977: Aberdeen University Draught Stout Appreciation Society had beaten the old record membership of 78, and drank a toast to the 79th member, Andrew Gallie (second left). The others were, from left, Ian Fraser, treasurer; Paul Smith, secretary; and Michael Reid, acting president. Image: DC Thomson

Gallery: Archive photos of April days in Aberdeen during the 1970s

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From Aberdeen University's Draft Stout Appreciation Society to Oliver the Joint Station cat, Summerhill Academy strikes to Schoolhill, we've collated an eclectic selection of April photos in 1970s Aberdeen.

By Kirstie Waterston

The Prop of Ythsie, built in 1862, is a popular walk and landmark near Tarves. Image: Kirstie Waterston/DC Thomson

The Prop of Ythsie: The story behind striking monument near Haddo House

The Prop of Ythsie near Tarves is a striking landmark beloved by TV personality and entrepreneur Georgia Toffolo. The monument is a totem to the life of Haddo laird George Hamilton-Gordon whose political success was outweighed by personal tragedy.

By Kirstie Waterston

1975: Birkhall, once a hunting lodge, is less regal and more homely than other royal residences. Image: DC Thomson

Birkhall: King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Highland hideaway in pictures

King Charles has always spoken openly of his love and connection with Royal Deeside, and royal residence Birkhall has been an integral part of his life. Both as a happy childhood holiday home and as a private retreat with Queen Camilla during their 20-year marriage.

By Kirstie Waterston

Stephanie Thomson, centre front, celebrated her 21st birthday party at Enigma with friends and family in 2007. Image: DC Thomson

Gallery: Are you in our past party photos of Enigma in Aberdeen?

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Enigma bar on Belmont Street was the place to go in the noughties for day drinking, watching sport and partying all night. Do you recognise any familiar faces in our photos from 2007-2013?

By Kirstie Waterston