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30 Nov

Aberdeen Art Gallery named Scotland's building of the year

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) announced today (November 30) that Aberdeen Art Gallery – designed by Hoskins Architects – is the winner of the 2021 Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.

AGCC

30 Nov

North-east brewery owner cheers to growth of beer brand since inception with sale of 100,000 bottles

From scooping a number of accolades to recently hitting a milestone of selling more than 100,000 bottles of its craft beer, all of which are hand-bottled, Burnside Brewery has proved quite the success story over the past three years.

Evening Express

5 Nov

Banchory Car Centre continues to drive forward

Bill Duncan has been a familiar face in the north-east motor industry for more than 30 years. When the opportunity arose to take over Banchory Car Centre he knew it was too good to turn down.

Press and Journal

5 Nov

Supporting local this Christmas with Alzheimer Scotland

Lots of people will be looking to shop local this Christmas, why not shop local and support Alzheimer Scotland?

AGCC

4 Nov

Panev Valeting Services is a gleaming success

Panev Valeting Services has only been open for six weeks but already owner Todor Panev is looking towards creating new jobs and expansion.

Press and Journal

4 Nov

Long-established Aberdeen store opens in Banchory

For more than 40 years shoppers in the west end of Aberdeen have enjoyed Country Ways – now the owners have expanded the business with the opening of a new store in Banchory.

Press and Journal

4 Nov

Dream Beauty Studio opens new city centre salon

Dream Beauty Studio was dealt a “huge blow” with the forced closure of its salon when Aberdeen Market shut its doors. But owner Jass Kaur was determined to bounce back and find a new city centre location.

Press and Journal

4 Nov

Participating restaurants for Aberdeen Restaurant Week confirmed

Aberdeen Restaurant Week is back for 2021 from November 1-14. With a wide variety of cuisines and price options available, start planning your Foodie Fortnight now!

Aberdeen Inspired

29 Oct

Chancellor confirms millions for new Aberdeen market development

Millions of pounds has been promised to Aberdeen to help pay for a new market development on Union Street. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the Granite City was successful in its bid for £20 million from the UK levelling up fund in his budget.

AGCC

27 Oct

Physiotherapy clinic becomes icpc Health

An Aberdeenshire-based private physiotherapy and health & wellbeing clinic is ringing the changes. Established in 1999, Inverurie Chartered Physiotherapy Clinic has rebranded as icpc Health.

Press and Journal

27 Oct

Well-known Aberdeen bar owner raises £350,000 to launch cocktail-in-a-can company

An Aberdeen bar owner has raised £350,000 to launch a company specialising in canned cocktails. Ben Iravani, owner of city-centre cocktail bar Orchid and 99 Bar and Kitchen, has co-founded Whitebox alongside partners.

Press and Journal

27 Oct

Installation begins on project to light up city centre streets

Work has begun on the installation of a creative suspended signage project in Aberdeen. Illuminated street signs will soon be in place at locations across the city centre, to highlight some of the city’s key areas.

Aberdeen Inspired

27 Oct

Battle Of The Brits: Scotland V England - Live Tennis

Jamie Murray is back in his Tournament Director’s chair and bringing live tennis to Scotland with a special Battle of the Brits - Scotland versus England event to be held on December 21-22 at Aberdeen’s P&J Live Arena.

VisitAberdeenshire

27 Oct

Former Aberdeen FC player to open fourth health cafe by Aberdeen’s beachfront

Launching his brand The Key in July 2020, which offers calorie-controlled macro meals in a bid to change people’s mindset that healthy food options are tasteless, Jonny has since opened two additional cafes in Westhill and Inverurie.

Evening Express

20 Oct

Historic landmark to be restored

A £130k project has been approved to repair the historic fountain in Victoria Park on Westburn Road restoring it to its former glory.

AGCC

19 Oct

Cabezon Beverage thirsty for worldwide growth

David Smith is the first to admit that launching his rum brand Cabezon Beverage during the pandemic wasn’t ideal. Now stocked in bars and shops across the UK and Spain, Cabezon Beverage is thirsty for worldwide growth.

Press and Journal

28 Sep

Comedy is back to get Granite City laughing again

Organisers announced that the Aberdeen International Comedy Festival will return with a big bang in 2022.

Aberdeen Inspired

28 Sep

Get hands-on at this two hour chocolate making class at Cocoa Ooze in Aberdeen

If you are a fan of chocolate and are yet to make your own, this class from Aberdeen’s Cocoa Ooze is a must.

Evening Express

28 Sep

Lost Loch Spirits striving for success with introduction of new live events

North-east craft distiller Lost Loch Spirits has seen the popularity of its touring tastings and spirit school since the easing of CV19 restrictions.

Evening Express

28 Sep

Christmas celebrations to return to Aberdeen for some ‘much-needed cheer and celebration’

Aberdeen will sparkle once more this festive season as Christmas celebrations return to the Granite City.

Press and Journal