The Mearns will offer plenty of creative fun early November when The Howe Festival returns with events for all ages. Featured artistes include Paul Anderson, Steve Byrne, Christine Kydd, Katherine Gordon, Sue Briggs, Nigel Jelks, Graham White and Gifford Lind.

Visit www.aberdeenshirearts.org.uk for full event details and for more details about The performers and the exiting actvities that are planned featuring traditional music, poetry and story telling.

It all starts with a Feein Fair Family Ceilidh at Luthermuir Hall on Friday 3 November, featuring dancing for everyone and special guests contributing music and drama highlights.

For further details about the festival contact Mindy Grewar Tel:07785 333306.