Posts Tagged ‘aberdeenshire’
New dessert tap aims to be top of the chocs
A Scots ice cream parlour has been tapping into childhood memories with the arrival of its newest dessert topper. Mackie’s of Scotland’s 19.2 parlour, based in Aberdeen’s Marischal Square, has welcomed white chocolate to its line-up of ever-flowing taps. The new tap, which dispenses warm, smooth white chocolate, has replaced the parlour’s hugely popular peanut…
Read MoreTrump announces £150million expansion plans
The Trump Organisation has announced a £150million 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 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 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 MoreHow the NE250 tourist trail could be going green
A Scottish tourist route is set to become more environmentally friendly, with the expansion of its electric vehicle charging network. The network of charging points across Aberdeenshire covering the North East 250 could be expanded , to highlight some of the best the north east has to offer visitors. Aberdeenshire Council is working with the…
Read MoreOwn your own holiday home with Wood Leisure
With six award winning family owned holiday parks located throughout scenic Scotland, Wood Leisure offer a wide range of new and pre-owned caravan holiday homes and lodges to buy. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or somewhere to enjoy fun filled weekends and activities, Wood Leisure hope to create lasting memories for many years…
Read MoreA degree of success for master blender Rachel Barrie
The University of Edinburgh has honoured its first female whisky blender with an honorary doctorate. As a master blender, Rachel Barrie creates some of the world’s finest single malts for BenRiach, Glenglassaugh and The GlenDronach distilleries. Rachel, raised in Aberdeenshire and one of only a handful of women in the ‘top job’ in the whisky…
Read MoreA prestigious home in an original estate setting
An outstanding executive home occupying a large private site within the original walled garden of a prestigious development is now for sale. The Walled Garden in the Daviot Estate, near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, is presented for sale by Galbraith. As you enter the electric gates the property stands handsomely with a south facing position surrounded by…
Read MoreA midsummer night’s beer festival comes to Scotland
A north-east beer festival is to pass the £100,000 charity milestone as it welcomes thousands of visitors this week. The fourth Happening will be held from Thursday, June 28, to Saturday, June 30. About 5000 people are expected to flock to the Happening, which will boast 120 beers from around the UK and the world,…
Read MoreDeluxe Scottish shortbread will be hitting the stores
A new shortbread deal worth £150,000 with a major supermarket has boosted a Scottish business. Lidl UK has launched a new Scottish shortbread, in partnership with Aberdeenshire family business Duncan’s of Deeside. The Deluxe all butter shortbread fingers, which are now available exclusively across Lidl’s 95 Scottish stores for just 99p per packet, is the…
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