Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
Seven Scots take honours at wine and spirits awards
Seven Scots were honoured as some of only 440 people in world this year to be awarded the coveted WSET Diploma from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). Three outstanding individuals were also announced as the winners of prestigious wine and spirits industry awards. Over 500 of the most influential wine and spirits professionals…
Read MoreGlasgow Citizens Theatre’s 50p offer is just the ticket
Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre is kicking off 2018 by offering bargain hungry fans the chance to snap up 50p tickets for the company’s production of Rona Munro’s modern classic, Bold Girls. From 10am on Saturday, 20 January, 100 tickets for Bold Girls will be available for 50p. Tickets are available across 10 performances and can only…
Read MoreDecember snow has more Scots deciding to head to the sun
New research by ATOL, the holiday protection scheme, has found that over 420,000 Scots are set to book their holiday this week, as December’s snowy weather accelerates the holiday booking period. Other key drivers for consumers booking a holiday before December is out include ‘grabbing a bargain early’ (14 per cent) and ‘staying organised’ (13…
Read MoreGenerous gamekeepers do their bit to help those in need
Gamekeepers and estates across Angus and Grampian teamed up to provide meals of fresh local game for over 600 homeless and vulnerable people at Christmas. Angus Glens Moorland Group and Grampian Moorland Group were established in 2015 to showcase working and community life in remote rural glens. Over the past year they have been working…
Read MoreNew ice cream is doubly good – and ideal for a Christmas treat
Party hosts will be dreaming of a white Christmas with a special new ice cream. With the festive season upon us, by now party-throwers, entertainers and dinner-hosts across the country are on the hunt for the perfect accompaniment to their traditional Christmas pudding, granny’s mince pies or the tasty tart tatin planned for wooing guests…
Read MoreTreat for foodies with launch of two new pies for the festive season
Foodies are in line for a treat this festive season with a new range of pies. Bells Pies has unveiled its succulent new range ahead of Hogmanay, with the launch of its premium Aberdeen Angus Steak Pie and delicious Hogmanay Steak Pies. The leading pie and pastry manufacturer has unveiled the mouth-watering pies ahead of…
Read MoreScottish brewery launches crowdfunding campaign to open new bar
An Aberdeen brewery has started a crowdfunding campaign to open a bar in its hometown. Fierce Beer’s campaign went live at 10 am on Friday, 15 December, and has already reached £77,972 of its £100,000 target, before it closes on January 12, to raise money for the project, which see will the business to fit…
Read MoreThe light fantastic gets a musical accompaniment
SPECTRA return to Aberdeen for the fifth year with a unique music programme. The annual lights festival, SPECTRA 2018 have introduced its first live music programme alongside their 2017 partners The True North Festival. Supported by Event Scotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate with many venues across the city playing a wide variety of music…
Read MoreChoose your own pace of life in retirement
If you’re over 55 or looking to retire soon, Inchmarlo Retirement Village is a place where you can live life at your own pace, be it slow or fast and all speeds in between. Located on the old Inchmarlo Estate, the village is set in 100 acres of rambling woodland and beautifully tended gardens, right…
Read MoreRoyal treasures to go on show for the first time in over 130 years
Glittering treasures from the Indian subcontinent are to go on display in Scotland for the first time in over 130 years. Dazzling works of art that brought the wonders of India to Britain at the end of the 19th century will be on show in a new exhibition opening at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of…
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