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Professor Ingo Hein announced as Deputy Director of the National Potato Innovation Centre

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/professor-ingo-hein-announced-as-deputy-director-of-the-national-potato-innovation-centre

The James Hutton Institute, an internationally renowned research centre that aims to provide scientific solutions to the challenges of the climate and nature crises, is delighted to announced that Professor Ingo Hein has been appointed Deputy Director of the National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC).

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Major site acquisition enables more capacity in North-east

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/major-site-acquisition-enables-more-capacity-in-north-east

A major new site acquisition is set to unlock fresh opportunities for a leading Scottish ice cream producer as it looks ahead to its next chapter.

OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, April 8, 2026: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, April 8, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-april-8-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Reeves accused of 'economic illiteracy on steroids' as plan to scrap EPL shelved

Reeves accused of 'economic illiteracy on steroids' as plan to scrap EPL shelved

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/reeves-accused-of-economic-illiteracy-on-steroids-as-plan-to-scrap-epl-shelved

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of "economic illiteracy on steroids" by blocking £17.5billion of investment in the North Sea after shelving plans to end the Energy Profits Levy.

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Market Watch: Universal Music Group offered $64bn takeover deal

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-universal-music-group-offered-64bn-takeover-deal

Universal Music Group has tabled a potential takeover bid from billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman estimated to be worth $64.3billion (£48bn).

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Scottish Tories plan to give communities greater say over pylon projects

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-tories-plan-to-give-communities-greater-say-over-pylon-projects

The Scottish Conservatives have unveiled their manifesto ahead of May's Holyrood elections, including plans to give residents more say about pylon projects in their communities.

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Fugro awarded geotechnical survey contract for TotalEnergies’ NSE 1 offshore wind farm development

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/fugro-awarded-geotechnical-survey-contract-for-totalenergies-nse-1-offshore-wind-farm-development

Fugro has been awarded a contract to perform comprehensive geotechnical surveys for the NordSee Energies 1 offshore wind farm, a major renewable energy project being developed by TotalEnergies on the North Sea N-12.1 site.

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Blue Essence® uncrewed vessels enhance subsea pipeline survey

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/blue-essence-uncrewed-vessels-enhance-subsea-pipeline-survey

To improve the operational efficiency of its 2024 pipeline and subsea infrastructure inspection of the Britannia gas export pipeline, while ensuring safety and reducing emissions, Harbour Energy deployed two of our Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) alongside Atlantis Dweller, a traditional crewed vessel.

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Nuart Aberdeen 'founding father' returns as more walls revealed for transformation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nuart-aberdeen-founding-father-returns-as-more-walls-revealed-for-transformation

More spaces to be transformed by Nuart Aberdeen have been revealed – including a stunning 11-meter long work by world-acclaimed artist Robert Montgomery at the iconic Bon Accord Baths.

Vacant Kittybrewster Bar put up for sale

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/vacant-kittybrewster-bar-put-up-for-sale

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is bringing to market a popular neighbourhood public house with lounge bar on a prominent corner location in Aberdeen for sale.

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Newmachar Ladies launch new teamwear kits

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/newmachar-ladies-launch-new-teamwear-kits

Newmachar Ladies have unveiled their new teamwear which has been generously sponsored by GS Hydro.

OpenGraph Image for James Swanson takes home the championship at Caithness Young Farmers Overwintering Competition

James Swanson takes home the championship at Caithness Young Farmers Overwintering Competition

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/james-swanson-takes-home-the-championship-at-caithness-young-farmers-overwintering-competition

The annual Young Farmers Overwintering Competition hosted by Aberdeen & Northern Marts, sponsored by A H Mackay, West Greenland and Ross Bremner Transport took place at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae on Monday, April 6 alongside the Show and Sale of Store Cattle including Aberdeen Angus and other Native Breeds sponsored by Highland News Media.