Pioneering penguins make new purchase Blue Gentoo, an emerging Aberdeen technology company serving the oil and gas sector, has made a significant investment in its future with the acquisition of the OMMICA business from Edinburgh-based LUX Assure Limited. LUX Assure, … Read More
Twelve rare Chinese paintings created for Qianlong, considered to be the last great emperor of China, which were later owned by the Chalmers family of Monkshill, Fyvie, go up for sale this month with a pre-auction value of up to … Read More
Antique model galleon owned by John Entwhistle of The Who up for auction “John Entwistle’s only real addiction was Harrods,” once said Pete Townshend of his bandmate, the former bassist of The Who who died in 2002 of a cocaine-induced … Read More
Grape & Grain, Aberdeen’s multi-award-winning wine bar has been named Gin Bar of the Year at the inaugural Scottish Bar & Brew Awards. Proprietor Jeanette Forbes picked up the accolade at the awards ceremony which was held in Glasgow this … Read More
A table celebrating a marriage torn apart by a Conservative politician and Venetian lamps that lit the workings of a Pre-Raphaelite artist – both with strong Scottish connections – are two of the notable items looking for new homes when … Read More
A notebook documenting the births, deaths and marriages of the family of John Robertson, a former Lord Provost of Aberdeen will go up for auction at the prestigious Woolley & Wallis Salisbury Salerooms on Wednesday October 2. The first page … Read More
A company restructure by Global Resources Network, specialist recruitment business to the offshore drilling sector, will provide greater support to clients facing the increasing challenge of a growing skills shortage across the global oil and gas industry. A subsidiary of … Read More
One of Aberdeen’s most respected and seasoned entrepreneurs is swapping her role as head of her family business for the challenges of a high growth new start business in the oil and gas sector. Jeanette Forbes of PCL Group has … Read More
Network NorthEast, a new networking group, aimed at businesses across northern Aberdeenshire will hold its launch event on Thursday, September 26th in Turriff. The focus of the group will be to unite local businesses through networking, information sharing and identifying … Read More
Some outstanding examples of Third Sector organisations, their staff and their volunteers had their achievements recognised at the second annual Celebrate Aberdeen Awards at the weekend. The event, which took place at the new TECA, was attended by more than … Read More