‘Cafe culture’ key to Aberdeen’s future as group pledges £15m investment in city centre
A leading business organisation has pledged to introduce "cafe culture" as part of a radical reinvention of Aberdeen city centre.
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Aberdeen Inspired reveals vision to create ‘evolving’ city centre while helping businesses bounce back from Covid
Aberdeen city centre could be in line for £15million worth of investment if its business improvement district is retained.
Councillors approve new ballot on Aberdeen Inspired
Businesses in Aberdeen city centre will vote on whether to retain its BID after councillors agreed to a revised ballot date.
Save our Shops: Aberdeen must “rebuild cultural offering”
An Aberdeen business chief says the city must "rebuild" its "cultural offering" to breathe new life into its ailing centre.
Aberdeen retailers have been ‘hit hard’ by pandemic
Aberdeen business leaders have called for people to “use or lose” the high street following the permanent closure of the city’s Disney store and a string of other outlets within the Bon Accord Centre.
Aberdeen taskforce writes to party leaders over John Lewis closure
The people of Aberdeen are 'fully behind' the bid to keep John Lewis in the city, the taskforce set up to save it says.
EXCLUSIVE: Glimmer of hope in bid to keep retail giant John Lewis in Aberdeen
Retail giant John Lewis is prepared to reimagine its presence in the north of Scotland following crunch talks over the future of its only store in the region.
Taskforce to meet with John Lewis chiefs over Aberdeen store closure plan
Business chiefs and city leaders were due to meet bosses at John Lewis today in a bid to convince the retail giant to remain in Aberdeen.
Save Our Store: More than 11,000 people sign petition to save Aberdeen’s John Lewis
More than 11,000 people have signed a petition to help save Aberdeen's John Lewis store from closure.
Call for north-east to be fast-tracked out of lockdown
The north-east's route out of lockdown has been welcomed - but calls have been made to speed up the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions due to low case numbers.
Aberdeen Inspired asks to delay ballot process
North-east business improvement district Aberdeen Inspired has asked to postpone its statutory ballot process due to Covid-19.
‘Groundhog Day all over again’: North-east business leaders’ frustration at lifting of lockdown
Business leaders in the north-east reacted with frustration to the news lockdown measures will remain in place until the end of April.
North-east business leaders call for support as changes to Covid measures announced
North-east business leaders have called for more support to be put in place for firms impacted by the lockdown measures.
North-east business leaders call for support as lockdown measures begin
Business leaders called for more support to be put in place for firms impacted by the new lockdown measures.
North-east business and hospitality bosses share fears of further Covid restrictions
Ahead of today's cabinet meeting, business and hospitality leaders in the north-east spoke of their fears over the prospect of further restrictions being implemented - and underlined the need for support.
Nicola Sturgeon to deliver ‘urgent’ Holyrood statement on Monday amid ‘rapid rise’ in Covid-19 cases
The first minister will meet with her cabinet today to discuss further action to limit the spread of Covid-19 with the country locked in a "race" between the new strain and the vaccine.
Boxing Day sales: Aberdeen shops deserted as Level 4 restrictions bite
Hundreds of people queued up to grab a bargain as Aberdeen's stores opened for the Boxing Day sales last year.
North East Now: Organisations reveal key events to mark in your diary this Christmas and into the New Year
Local organisations are hoping to welcome back wider audiences to the north-east once again with exciting events next year.
‘Heartbreak’ for north-east hospitality firms as region moved to Level 3
North-east hospitality businesses have spoken of their heartbreak over the looming level three restrictions
Aberdeen ‘running out of arguments’ to stay in level two, warns council chief
Aberdeen is "running out of arguments" to stay in level two following a rise in Covid-19 cases, city leaders have warned.
Watch: Aberdeen Inspired launches new Christmas video to help boost support for city retailers
A new campaign has been launched encouraging the public to support Aberdeen city centre businesses over the festive period.
Council leaders call for north-east to stick to restrictions as Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire remain in Level two
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will not be handed tighter Covid-19 restrictions this week - but Nicola Sturgeon warned the threat of tougher restrictions remains.
Aberdeen council to offer free parking at weekends in bid to encourage Christmas shoppers
A number of city centre car parks in Aberdeen will be free to use at weekends next month as part of a council effort to encourage people to shop local ahead of Christmas.
Hopes new Christmas gift card will drive shoppers back to high street and local retailers
Businesses across the north-east are taking part in a new Christmas scheme in the hope of bringing people back to the city centre during its hour of greatest need.
Indoor Christmas market to launch this week at Aberdeen shopping centre
An indoor Christmas market will open in an Aberdeen shopping centre this week.
Aberdeen Gift Card: Businesses encouraged to sign up to scheme aiming to boost economy
Businesses in Aberdeen are being encouraged to sign up to a new initiative which will help to support the economy.
Frustration as north-east Covid-19 restrictions set to stay at level two
Council and business leaders have spoken of their disappointment after it emerged the north-east would remain in level two of the Scottish Government's Covid-19 framework.
‘Relief’ for north-east as Chancellor extends furlough scheme
North-east business leaders have spoken of their "relief" after the furlough scheme was extended.
Coronavirus: North-east business leaders warn against second national lockdown
Business leaders in the north-east have warned many firms "will not survive" a second Scotland-wide lockdown if it is imposed.
North-east businesses frustrated at extension of Covid-19 hospitality restrictions
Business leaders in the north-east have expressed their disappointment after it was confirmed current coronavirus restrictions would be extended.