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14 May

North East brewers in the spotlight as popular Lidl craft beer festival kicks off in stores

North-east beer firms Brew Toon and six°north and Orkney-based Orkney Brewery all have beers featuring in the Lidl craft beer festival which kicked off yesterday (Thursday May 13).

Press and Journal

14 May

New outdoor exhibition celebrates rural creatives from across Aberdeenshire

AB53 Creatives will be in the grounds of Delgatie Castle in Turriff for two weeks, starting from Saturday, May 15. It can be enjoyed at any time of day.

Evening Express

14 May

The Pier offers delicious shakes and brunch dishes at Aberdeen Beach

“Based in such an amazing location as Aberdeen Beach, we not only enjoy tourists and visitors, but we also have a strong base of regular customers who come time after time and enjoy the quality of product and service we provide."

Evening Express

14 May

There’s more than just barbecue at Aberdeenshire’s sizzling restaurant Meat Monsters

Offering authentic wood-smoked barbecue with a conscience, the Ellon-based eatery was founded by Alistair Hagen after his “fascination with barbecue had moved beyond just a hobby, through becoming a passion, into a kind of fanaticism.”

Evening Express

14 May

Taste test: Could you handle the heat of this fiery Unlucky 13 pizza challenge?

If you’re looking to put your tastebuds through their paces, Siberia Bar and Hotel on Belmont Street in Aberdeen has just the eating challenge.

Press and Journal

13 May

North East Now: Children’s health is at forefront of Aberdeen shoe shop’s ethos

A North East businesswoman has continued to emphasise the importance of foot health in children throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Press and Journal

13 May

Supermarket invites Aberdeen charities to apply to new grant scheme

Tesco Community Grants will give funds to charities and community organisations who help children and families access food and support in Aberdeen.

Press and Journal

13 May

Aberdeen food van offers free goods to those in need

Yilmaz Huseyin operates Yilmaz Snack Bar on Hareness Road in Altens and wants to lend a hand to those who maybe cannot feed their family.

Press and Journal

12 May

North East Now: Entrepreneur strikes gold with new sports marketing agency

An entrepreneur from the North East has been commended by sportspeople across the UK since launching his own agency earlier this year.

Evening Express

12 May

Taste test: Would you try out these Nutella fries?

You've heard of a deep fried Mars Bar, but would you try fries smothered in the popular chocolate hazelnut spread? Julia Bryce took on the challenge of trying them out...

Press and Journal

12 May

Aberdeen International Airport set to reopen award-winning Northern Lights Lounge

The lounge joins other retail outlets that have reopened at the airport this month, including World Duty Free and WH Smith landside.

Evening Express

12 May

Plan to revitalise Aberdeen beach approved by councillors

Included in the £150 million plans are improved active travel links between the city centre and the beach, while there is also the possibility for a new football stadium and leisure facilities.

Press and Journal

12 May

Jamali Maddix to bring ‘dynamite night of comedy’ to Aberdeen’s Lemon Tree

Best known for his appearances on Taskmaster and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Jamali’s Kid Crud show draws upon the issues of morality and justice. In addition to tackling universal issues, the comedian will also talk about his personal growth.

Press and Journal

11 May

New indoor market set to open next month in Aberdeen’s Bon Accord centre

A new city-centre market is set to support both local producers and a local charitable cause when it opens its doors in Aberdeen next month.

Press and Journal

11 May

Nuart Aberdeen set to return in June 2021

Nuart Aberdeen, the globally acclaimed and much-loved street art festival, will make its long-awaited return to Aberdeen next month.

AGCC

11 May

Braemar Castle creates new challenge for historic hill race

Participants are being asked to run up Creag Choinnich 10 times throughout June, or if they’re unable to tackle the hill, run, walk or cycle the equivalent distance of 4K 10 times.

Evening Express

11 May

‘It geed the team up to say the least’: Aberdeen chef speaks out on superstar Cher’s tweet of encouragement

The head chef of an Aberdeen restaurant was left gobsmacked after international superstar Cher tweeted words of encouragement to him before his first shift back at work.

Press and Journal

11 May

Live at Worthy Farm: Glastonbury Festival is coming to Aberdeen

Vue cinema in Aberdeen has announced it will screen an upcoming live-stream concert hosted by Glastonbury Festival.

Press and Journal

10 May

Aberdeen’s popular Nuart street art festival returns next month

Organisers have revealed the festival, which brings thousands of people from across the North East to the Granite City, will run throughout June and July.

Press and Journal

10 May

Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival to take place next week

The annual Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival is returning next week with a number of exciting online and in-person events taking place for all ages.

Press and Journal