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5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

There’s plenty to do this weekend – from theatre productions, art exhibitions and even a family ceilidh.

We’ve compiled a list of some great events in the north and north-east to check out.

DRIFTERS GIRL

Today is the final chance to catch The Drifters Girl at His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen.

The West End hit musical tells the story of the Drifters and the woman who made them.

The show finishes its run today, and there are still tickets available for the performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

For more information and to book go to aberdeenperformingarts.com

DOBBIES GROW HOW SESSION

The garden centre is hosting a session for gardening enthusiasts at its Aberdeen store today.

The free Grow How session, will provide expert advice on how best to look after garden lawns as the weather warms up.

T h e session starts at 10.30am, and those going along will have the chance to learn about common causes of lawn difficulties, including moss and weed growth, and how to overcome them.

For more information and to book go to dobbies.com/events

CHARITY ART EXHIBITION

Head along to a charity art exhibition this weekend.

Taking place at Highland Coast Hotels’ Lochardil House on Stratherrick Road in

Inverness, it started on Monday and will run until April 14.

The collection of paintings by local artists David and Christine Ewan, pictured left, will be displayed at the hotel daily between 10am and 6pm, with 25% of sales going to support mental health charity, Milkeysline. Mikeysline provides support to people of all ages with mental health issues and to those in emotional distress with thoughts of suicide 365 days a year from its Academy Street base in Inverness.

SEALL SPRING FLING

Go along this evening and enjoy both a family ceilidh and a ceilidh dance workshop too.

Taking place at An Crùbh, on the Isle of Skye, a family ticket costs £10 (admits five), while individual tickets are £5 per person.

The event starts at 6.30pm, go to ticketsource.co.uk for tickets.

SIR WILLIAM GILLIES AND THE SCOTTISH LANDSCAPE

This exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery, will run until Sunday, November 10.

Catch it this weekend from 10am5pm on Saturdays and 11am-4pm on Sundays.

The free exhibition celebrates Scottish artist Sir William Gillies and his colourful depictions of Scotland’s rural landscape.

For more information go to aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM