Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
Trump announces ÂŁ150million expansion plans
The Trump Organisation has announced a ÂŁ150million bid to expand its award-winning property to the north of Aberdeen. Representing the second phase of development on the 1,500 acre estate, Trump plans to build 500 residential homes, 50 hotel cottages, a sports centre, retail, equestrian and commercial spaces, alongside other resort related leisure facilities. This next…
Read MoreInspiration to Peter Pan author is for sale
A Scottish countryside home which inspired Peter Pan author J M Barrie to pen some of his best works has landed on the market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram , The Manse is situated on the edge of Glenprosen village near Kirriemuir, Angus, where the author was born and spent his early life. Occupying…
Read MoreTwo weekends of classic cars at Scottish castle
Car lovers are in for a treat at a National Trust for Scotland’s castle this weekend. A celebration of Jaguars is being held in Drum Castle’s grounds in Aberdeenshire this weekend, whilst it hosts its MG Classic Car Show next weekend. From the 1920s to the present day, MGs have been seen as the definition of…
Read MoreReinventing the square sausage wheel
Scotland loves sausage for breakfast, and a supermarket’s new Aberdeen Angus steak lorne is sure to be an instant hit. Wherever you live and whatever you call it; lorne, square or slice sausage, our love for this tasty favourite is nothing new. ALDI’s specially selected sausage, made from 100% PGI certified Scotch Beef, is the…
Read MoreLast spread for ice cream parlour’s peanut butter tap
A Scottish ice cream parlour has decided to call it a day on the UK’s first ever peanut butter tap – despite it proving a viral video sensation. Following its March launch at Mackie’s of Scotland’s 19.2 parlour, fans had been going nutty for the ever-flowing tap, consuming more than 5kg in the first week.…
Read MoreNurse from the NHS’s first day meets Prince William
A 90-year-old former nurse who worked on the first day of the NHS has helped celebrate its 70th anniversary alongside the future king of the United Kingdom. Catherine Reid, known as Kit, honoured the milestone at a packed reception held at the National Museum of Scotland earlier this month. Kit, who lives at Bield’s The…
Read MoreConcerts with a difference coming to three Scottish cities
Scots who enjoy their music are being invited to experience it in a different way. Once a month from August to November, you can spend a different kind of night down the pub with music by some of our finest new-generation composers, performed by top instrumentalists and singers, all brought to you by composer, Matthew…
Read More15 fantastic facts about the Forth’s three bridges
The three bridges over the River Forth have inspired a Scots artist to create some new fun items – and collect 15 fascinating facts. It’s just under a year since the Queensferry Crossing, the third of the Forth bridges, was officially opened by the Queen. Artist Gillian Kyle was interested in viewing the three bridges…
Read MoreWi-fi technology now extended to a Scots beach
People relaxing on a popular Scottish beach will be able to enjoy free high-speed wi-fi. Visitors to Aberdeen Beach can now use the City Connect network to access the internext. In 2016, Aberdeen City Council first introduced coverage in the city as part of its Being Digital programme The latest roll-out takes in the area…
Read MoreNick Nairn pulls the plug on Aberdeen pizza business
Scottish chef Nick Nairn has announced the closure of his pizza restaurant business in Aberdeen. The celebrity chef says the decision has been taken with regret, saying it is no longer commercially viable. Nick’s Pizza Bar, which launched in Aberdeen in December 2016, will close with immediate effect, as it has been placed into voluntary…
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