OpenGraph Image for Legendary Scottish band to headline Macdonald Aviemore Resort’s Hogmanay celebrations

Legendary Scottish band to headline Macdonald Aviemore Resort’s Hogmanay celebrations

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/legendary-scottish-band-to-headline-macdonald-aviemore-resorts-hogmanay-celebrations

The world-famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers will help ring in the bells as thousands of visitors descend on one of the Highlands’ most popular holiday destinations.

OpenGraph Image for The Grampian Truck Show announces new location for 2025 event

The Grampian Truck Show announces new location for 2025 event

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/the-grampian-truck-show-announces-new-location-for-2025-event

Grampian Truck Show has today announced a two-day event at P&J Live in Aberdeen on April 19 and 20, 2025.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday, December 5, 2024: Today's business headlines

Thursday, December 5, 2024: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-december-5-2024-todays-business-headlines

Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.

Market Watch: Bitcoin rises above $100,000 for first time

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-bitcoin-rises-above-100-000-for-first-time

The price of Bitcoin has for the first time broken past the $100,000 mark, hitting a new record high.

OpenGraph Image for Keir Starmer to unveil 'plan for change' in major speech

Keir Starmer to unveil 'plan for change' in major speech

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/keir-starmer-to-unveil-plan-for-change-in-major-speech

Keir Starmer will make a major speech in Buckinghamshire this morning on what he calls a "plan for change" for Britain.

OpenGraph Image for Shell and Equinor to join forces in the North Sea

Shell and Equinor to join forces in the North Sea

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/shell-and-equinor-to-join-forces-in-the-north-sea

Equinor and Shell have announced that they will combine their North Sea oil and gas assets to create a new company.

OpenGraph Image for AGCC reacts to £150m offshore wind investment amid mixed Budget for North-east

AGCC reacts to £150m offshore wind investment amid mixed Budget for North-east

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/agcc-reacts-to-150m-offshore-wind-investment-amid-mixed-budget-for-north-east

Shona Robison's draft Scottish Budget yesterday revealed a mixed bag for the North-east - but included a promising £150million additional investment in offshore wind.

OpenGraph Image for Taxi fares in Aberdeen to increase by 3%

Taxi fares in Aberdeen to increase by 3%

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/taxi-fares-in-aberdeen-to-increase-by-3

Taxi fares in Aberdeen are to increase by 3% to help cover rising fuel costs for drivers.

OpenGraph Image for Hospitality sector left reeling after business rates relief snub

Hospitality sector left reeling after business rates relief snub

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hospitality-sector-left-reeling-after-business-rates-relief-snub

Aberdeen's hospitality sector has "absolutely shafted" by a draft Budget which excludes retail and leisure from a 40% relief on business rates, the P&J reports.

OpenGraph Image for Luxe Scot Events Burns Night 2025: A night to remember with a twist

Luxe Scot Events Burns Night 2025: A night to remember with a twist

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/luxe-scot-events-burns-night-2025-a-night-to-remember-with-a-twist

Building on the overwhelming success of this year’s celebration, Luxe Scot Events is set to host an unforgettable Burns Night on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the prestigious Marcliffe Hotel in Aberdeen.

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The story of the Ford Pinto and the risks of goal setting

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/the-story-of-the-ford-pinto-and-the-risks-of-goal-setting

In the late 1960s, Ford was losing market share to overseas competitors who were selling small, fuel-efficient cars.

OpenGraph Image for Daisy hits the road after winning a place in music showcase

Daisy hits the road after winning a place in music showcase

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/daisy-hits-the-road-after-winning-a-place-in-music-showcase

University of Aberdeen student Daisy MacCallum has been selected to showcase her music-making on a tour which launched the career of Lewis Capaldi.