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15 Apr

Aberdeen sports centre offers cafe space rent-free in bid to support post-lockdown recovery

Budding caterers are being offered the chance to snap up an Aberdeen cafe rent free as part of a social enterprise’s bid to help the city recover post-lockdown.

Press and Journal

15 Apr

Historic sites across the north and north-east to reopen as Covid restrictions ease

Huntly Castle, Elgin Cathedral, Fort George, Urquhart Castle and Skara Brae are among the 20 sites that Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is preparing to reopen as Covid restrictions ease.

Evening Express

15 Apr

Expect quality coffee and contemporary food offering at Aberdeenshire’s Spider on a Bicycle

“There was definitely a gap in the market in Aboyne for the kind of place we wanted to create. And between us, we have the right skill set." Read all about the cafe here.

Society

15 Apr

Caramels Studio produces a range of desirable scrunchies in Aberdeen

With scrunchie popularity showing no signs of slowing down, University of Aberdeen student Charlotte Barrett saw an opportunity and grabbed it with both hands.

Society

15 Apr

Aberdeenshire-based Ardent Spirits’ Sea Shanty Rum to raise funds for RNLI

Produced at Banchory’s Burn O’Bennie Distillery and bottled by Ardent Spirits, the rum’s name is inspired by TikTok’s sea shanty hit made famous by Scottish postman Nathan Evans.

Society

15 Apr

Cycling signs for 2,000 miles of bike routes across north-east to be put in place

Temporary signs laying out 2,000 miles of cycling routes across Aberdeenshire and Moray will be put in place this summer to encourage people to get on their bikes.

Press and Journal

15 Apr

Poet laureate Simon Armitage to visit Aberdeen for special virtual reading

The UK’s poet laureate will perform a live-streamed reading from an Aberdeen library. It forms part of his 10-year Laureate’s Library Tour which involves giving readings from libraries across the country from big cities to more rural locations.

Press and Journal

14 Apr

New locally-sourced ethical farm shop in north-east puts zero waste at heart of its offering

The team behind successful farming business Westerton Farmers near Laurencekirk in Aberdeenshire have launched their second farm shop, this time with food and plastic waste in mind.

Evening Express

14 Apr

Scouting For Girls turn to 80s classics for Aberdeen Lemon Tree gig

The indie-pop band will release Easy Cover on April 23, then follow it up with an extensive UK tour this autumn, including the Lemon Tree on October 6.

Evening Express

14 Apr

Aberdeen’s NESCol photography students launch online exhibition

Celebrating and showcasing their photography work created during the pandemic, 15 college students – with the help of NESCol photography lecturer Karen Catto – put together an online exhibition.

Evening Express

14 Apr

Aberdeen Fashion Week to run virtually for first time

For the first time, the team behind Aberdeen Fashion Week (AFW) will be running the event in a virtual format due to coronavirus restrictions.

Evening Express

14 Apr

Laid-off oil worker uses his new business to help young people in Aberdeen back into employment

Oil and gas worker Marko Steiger was made redundant back in May 2020 but has since used his engineering talents to build a hand sanitiser firm from the ground up.

Press and Journal

13 Apr

North East Now: Farm to plate food producer celebrates Scottish rich wildness with new seasonal pies

Sabrina March, who co-owns Wark Farm alongside Laurel Foreman, said: “We’re very proud of the lamb and wild garlic pie as, for us, they highlight what Wark Farm pies are all about. They’re simple, solid pies, celebrating Scotland’s wild richness.

Evening Express

13 Apr

Healthy offering is key to success as cafe sets sights on Aberdeenshire market

The Key, which is currently based at Regent Quay, is broadening its horizons as it sets its eyes on opening a venue at Westhill Shopping Centre.

Press and Journal

13 Apr

Aberdeen Science Centre to welcome visitors again this month

Top North-east visitor attraction Aberdeen Science Centre is getting ready to welcome the public back to its revamped facility on Wednesday April 28.

AGCC

13 Apr

RediscoverABDN: Competition winner’s early start pays off with spectacular sunrise

March’s winner has spoken of her delight after taking the latest top prize for the majestic landscapes in spring theme. Kate got up at 3am to capture the sunrise from Bennachie with the light starting to spread out across the Aberdeenshire landscape/

Evening Express

13 Apr

Simple Minds reschedule their greatest hits gig at Aberdeen’s P&J Live

The iconic Scottish rockers will now play at the venue on Tuesday April 5 next year, instead of August 17 this year, it's been announced. All tickets for the August date will be valid for next year’s show.

Evening Express

12 Apr

‘It is like a Teletubbies day spa!’: Russell Brand impressed by hot sauce in popular YouTube show

Mark McAuley of North East hot sauce firm Singularity Sauce Co. was left in stitches after Russell Brand commented on his hottest sauce on popular YouTube show Hot Ones.

Evening Express

12 Apr

North East distiller bags Sainsbury’s deal for new rum line

Products from spirits producer House of Elrick in Newmachar have now hit the shelves of 22 Sainsbury’s stores across Scotland, with bottles of three rum expressions now available for customers to pick up.

Press and Journal

12 Apr

North East swimming pool set to make a splash following improvements

New boilers and plant equipment are being installed at Turriff Swimming Pool, with additional work carried out to replace the flooring and lockers in the changing areas.

Evening Express