What's On in the N-East (aye, of Scotland!)
Photographic exhibition
Andrew Lindsay shows his talent as a wildlife and agricultural photographer. Thainstone Forecourt, Inverurie, through September.
Jane McDonald in Concert
International recording artiste and songwriter. Music Hall, Aberdeen, 3 Sept., 7.30pm
Stonehaven Craft Fair
Town Hall, 4 Sept., 10am–4pm
World Stovies Championship
Huntly Hairst’s own World Cup. To enter see: www.huntlyhairst.co.uk. Judging by Margaret Wilds. Huntly, 4 Sept.
Amadeus Duo
Margaret Preston on flute and Alina Bzhezhinska on harp. Woodend Barn, Banchory, 4 Sept., 7.45pm
NTS Pitmedden Garden exhibition
Cilla Maine, Mark Jones and Helen Loudon exhibit watercolours and photography. NTS Pitmedden Garden, Ellon, through Sept.
Moray Firth Dolphin Diaries
Organised by the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit. Dolphin Diaries, Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, 10 & 24 Sept., 7.30pm.
Malinky Scottish Folk Band
The very best of tradition and modernity. Book at tinhutsessions@tiscali.co.uk. Gartly Tin Hut, 4 Sept., 8pm.
Grampian Motorcycle Convention
Vintage, classic and modern bike events. Grampian Transport Museum, Alford, 5 Sept., 11am–5pm
Life in Marischal College
Lives of students who attended Marischal College prior to union with King’s College. Old Town House, Old Aberdeen, through Sept.
Meet the Archaeologist
Take your finds for identification; with James Kenworthy. Archaeolink, Oyne, 5 Sept.
Fintray Sheltie Stakes
Pony races and family fun. Kinaldie Farm, Hatton of Fintray, 5 Sept., 11am–4pm
Maritime Rescue Harbour Festival
With seaborne and land based exhibitions. Harbour, Stonehaven, 5 Sept, noon–4.30pm
Jazz saxophonist: Courtney Pine
Northern Edge Jazz Festival features a new generation of innovative musicians. The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 9 Sept., 7.30pm
Stonehaven Folk Club
North Sea Gas, Heugh Hotel, 10 Sept.
Gadiefest Storytelling Festival
With Cath Little from Wales. Lounge, Queen’s Cross Church, Aberdeen, 10 Sept., 7pm
Further Tales from The Tolbooth
Re-enactment of the final meeting between Mary Queen of Scots and Sir John Gordon, before his execution in the Castlegate. The Tolbooth, Aberdeen, 11 Sept.
FOCUS Craft Fair: Ballater
Victoria Hall, 12 Sept, 10.30am–4.30pm
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham on tour
Turriff Academy, 4 Sept.; Ritchie Hall, Strichen, 10 Sept.; Whitehall Theatre, Dundee, 11Sept.; Public Institute, Fochabers, 26 Sept.
Lost Moray and Nairn
Bruce Bishop discusses what has been lost, architecturally and socially. Library, Cooper Park, Elgin, 17 Sept., 3–4pm
Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines
With guests The Flying Pigs and Granite City Chorus. Music Hall, Aberdeen, 17 Sept., 7.30
Yeoman of the Guard
West Yorkshire Savoyards present a touring production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic opera. Haddo House, 18 Sept., 7.30pm
Saturday Night at the Auld Meal Mill
Traditional Scottish Music, song and dance compered by Robert Lovie. Music Hall, Aberdeen, 18 Sept., 7.30pm
Alan Massie: The Royal Stuarts
Talk on a dynasty that influenced history. Library, Cooper Park, Elgin, 18 Sept., 2–3pm
NEOS at Scottish Sculpture Workshop
Sculpture Café, exhibitions, demonstrations, films and mini–workshops for children and adults. Lumsden by Rhynie, 11–19 Sept.
Craft Fair
Town Hall, Banchory, 18 Sept, 10am–4pm
Free fun with Aberdeen Lions
International Fun Day. Duthie Park, Aberdeen, 19 Sept., noon to 4pm
An Artist in North East Scotland
Watercolour landscapes by Anthony Wildig. Duff House, Banff. Ends 19 Sept.
Autumn Round–up Open Day
At Tranquility Wild West Town. Drumblair, Forgue, Huntly, 19 Sept., 1.30–4.30pm
Gordon Highlanders Beat Retreat
Crathes Castle, 19 Sept., 2.30 and 3.30pm
Footsteps through Foudland
Guided walk on a hillside which once rang to the sound of hammer on slate. 01467 681470; 19 Sept., 10.30am–4.30pm
Craft Fair
Thistle Caledonian Hotel, Union Terrace, Aberdeen, 25 Sept., 10am–5pm
Bach’s Mass in B Minor
Music Hall, Aberdeen, 25 Sept., 7.30pm
Historic Tractor Day at Hareshowe
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, 26 Sept., 11am–4pm
Harvest Sale: Apples and Cornkisters
Music and children’s entertainment. Pitmedden Gardens, 26 Sept., 11am–5pm
Garioch Fiddlers in the Gallery
Fyvie Castle, 26 Sept., 2–4pm