Neil Drysdale

The cinema closed two years ago, but campaigners have revealed that more than half a million pounds has been raised to reopen it.

The Aberdeen University student was in a car accident in 2021, but her faith never wavered she would make a splash on the biggest stage.

You certainly can’t accuse Alan Cumming of being stuck in a rut. On the contrary, the Scot’s CV is a thing of wonder; a bewildering variety of films, TV series, voiceovers, musical roles, cameos and compelling comic turns. He has been in a James Bond film – Goldeneye – and illuminated successful movie franchises such as Spy Kids.

Andrew Smith, chairman of the SFSA, has criticised the lack of coverage of Scotland's matches against Croatia and Portugal

McHobbits, eight-hour taxi journeys and accidental successes all feature on the cv of the north-east singer-songwriter.

Whether in the arts, local culture or meeting the people, the former First Minister left a huge imprint across the region he loved.

The Western Isles film-maker has been in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon and spoken of how millions of innocent people are suffering.

The Tarves-based duo, who might be the spookiest couple in the north-east, organised a special 'Hallowedding' in 2018 and are in love with all things creepy.

The Scotland and Lions star has talked about island life and raising funds for MND research to honour his late, great friend Doddie Weir.

The newly re-elected president might be a Marmite figure, but he's proud of his roots in Scotland and named a golf course after his mother.