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Our archive photos of bygone January days in Aberdeen feature a sprinkling of snow, but also new beginnings like Linksfield Academy, Hogmanay capers, Big Country and bingo at the Tivoli.

Recently revealed videos show the performance was very different from what an excited was promised.  

Julie Brown, 56, says she and neighbours have been trapped in their homes with no sign of help

The family has been completely cut off, with deep snow blocking the narrow track leading to their house.

Those living in the cottages near Balmedie say they were blocked in after a farmer tried to stop the road being cleared.

Forrest Developments have brought major retail chains to towns up and down the country - we run down who they could also bring to Inverurie.

We meet some unsung Aberdeenshire champions who are making sure their rural communities aren't left isolated in the snow.

Aberdeen City Council could look to enlist NHS Grampian for insight on where to grit, as the icy blast continues.