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15 Jan

Dutch Courage Bar Hire is keeping North East customers refreshed in and out of lockdown

Founded three years ago by partners Scott Rose and Erin Johnston, Dutch Courage Bar Hire offers an entirely bespoke bar hire service that is modular to fit any space, from a living room or kitchen to a conference suite or large-scale event.

Society

15 Jan

Aberdeenshire’s Bakeology With Matt offers delicious-looking bakes

From delicious doughnut stacks which always cause a buzz on social media to tasty scones, afternoon teas and cupcakes, Aberdeenshire-based Matt Ingham is known for offering mouth-watering bakes.

Society

15 Jan

North East activity centre calling on local musicians to sign up for its live music in the forest events

War Zone Peterhead, based in Rora, St. Fergus, will launch the events when restrictions allow. They will give budding musicians and groups the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a small audience within the area’s stunning forest.

Society

15 Jan

Popular Aberdeen eatery launches Italian munching box

Amore, which is located on Huntly Street, now offers the tempting box for foodies.

Society

15 Jan

The Perfect Platter launches Taste of Scotland box

Featuring an array of tasty produce from local businesses – including From Bakery Lane, Cambus O’May Cheese, Dean’s, J.G. Ross and S&S Inverurie – the boxes are now available to order.

Society

14 Jan

RGU launches free Data Science short course

Robert Gordon University is launching the next phase of its portfolio of free short courses to support the skills needs of individuals and workforces of Scotland.

AGCC

14 Jan

BrewDog’s carbon-neutral plans given boost by North East planners

BrewDog applied for planning permission to build an anaerobic digestion plant, water treatment plant, CO2 recovery plant and an associated energy generation centre at its Ellon headquarters on Balmacassie Drive.

Evening Express

14 Jan

Aberdeenshire farm shop now offers gin and tonic loaf

Perfect if you need your gin fix in the morning, the boozy leaves are now available to collect from Castleton Farm Shop & Cafe.

Society

14 Jan

Aberdeenshire cafe to release pancake-making box

Annie’s Cakery will launch the product next month, which includes everything you need to create 10-12 fluffy, medium-sized pancakes.

Society

14 Jan

BrewDog Distilling Co shares cocktail recipes to try out this burns night in the North East

BrewDog Distilling Co has shared two cocktail recipes, both of which are easy to make and tasty, for you to savour on Burns Night and beyond.

Society

14 Jan

Five world-class illusionists will bring their show Illusion Impossible to Aberdeen

Britain’s Got Talent runner-up Jamie Raven and Britain’s Got Talent 2020 finalists James and Dylan Piper are among the group who will come to the Granite City in September.

Society

13 Jan

Plans for North East’s first Tim Hortons and a McDonald’s at former Aberdeen office site

Plans have been unveiled for two new drive-thrus in the south of Aberdeen – with the potential to bring a world-famous brand to the north-east for the first time.

Press and Journal

13 Jan

Ross Noble announces Aberdeen Music Hall gig for 2022

The popular comic, who has featured on QI, Have I Got News For You and Just A Minute, will be at performing as part of his Humournoid tour at the Music Hall on January 14 2022.

Evening Express

13 Jan

Could Aberdeen be ‘pilot’ location for safe return to office working?

The Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has written an open letter to MPs and MSPs across the region that suggests the move based on the “high incidence of private transport usage in the region”.

Evening Express

13 Jan

Aberdeen bakery delivers 1,000 butteries across the UK in first week of nationwide delivery service

An Aberdeen bakery is answering the prayers of buttery fans across the UK by launching a nationwide delivery service.

Evening Express

13 Jan

Popular Aberdeenshire eatery launches new menu

Eat on The Green’s menu “Eat from The Green” will be available for collection nevery Friday and Saturday in January.

Society

13 Jan

The City of Aberdeen Distillery launches private virtual events

Ideal for reconnecting with friends, family and loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, the events are led by head distiller Alan Milne.

Society

13 Jan

Symposium Coffee House launches cook at home meal packs in the North East

Symposium Coffee House has launched chef-prepared, cook at home meal packs in the North East. The meals are available in portion sizes for two or four and are perfect to keep in the fridge or freezer to use at a later date.

Society

13 Jan

Aberdeenshire’s Strong Water Co to host virtual wine and food pairing event

The store, which is based on High Street in Banchory, has run a number of successful virtual tastings to date. The latest event will take place on Thursday January 28 from 7pm.

Society

13 Jan

Aberdeen hotel to offer Sunday roast dinner for delivery

The Dutch Mill Hotel, located on Queen’s Road, now offers roast chicken dinner will all the trimmings for collection and delivery.

Society