OpenGraph Image for Early insights on Christmas 2026 planning and festive event trends

Early insights on Christmas 2026 planning and festive event trends

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/early-insights-on-christmas-2026-planning-and-festive-event-trends

Christmas event planning for 2026 is already underway, and venue-finding specialist ExecSpace is recommending organisations start planning early to secure the best options for their festive celebrations.

OpenGraph Image for Mermaid marks half decade of North Sea operations and hit the sea for new season of work with Island Valiant

Mermaid marks half decade of North Sea operations and hit the sea for new season of work with Island Valiant

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mermaid-marks-half-decade-of-north-sea-operations-and-hit-the-sea-for-new-season-of-work-with-island-valiant

Mermaid Subsea Services (UK) has further extended its contract with the Island Valiant, the subsea support vessel which has been the lynchpin of its North Sea operations for the last three years.

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University seeks new Senior Governor to lead Court

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/university-seeks-new-senior-governor-to-lead-court

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a new Senior Governor to lead its governing body, Court.

OpenGraph Image for Tullos Training announces 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony to celebrate apprentice success

Tullos Training announces 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony to celebrate apprentice success

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tullos-training-announces-2026-annual-awards-ceremony-to-celebrate-apprentice-success

Tullos Training Ltd is delighted to confirm that their eagerly awaited Annual Awards Ceremony will take place at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

OpenGraph Image for Nuart Aberdeen goes national with public takeover billboards in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow

Nuart Aberdeen goes national with public takeover billboards in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nuart-aberdeen-goes-national-with-public-takeover-billboards-in-dundee-edinburgh-and-glasgow

Nuart Aberdeen has gone national with billboards appearing in cities across Scotland inviting anyone and everyone to be an artist for the day by creating their own poetry in the streets.

OpenGraph Image for Friday, April 17, 2026: Today's business headlines

Friday, April 17, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-april-17-2026-todays-business-headlines

A total of 59 firms across Aberdeen and the north-east have been left out of pocket following the collapse of Ellon craft beer giant BrewDog.

OpenGraph Image for Great British Bake Off winners set for Braemar Show

Great British Bake Off winners set for Braemar Show

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/great-british-bake-off-winners-set-for-braemar-show

St Margaret’s Braemar will welcome Great British Bake Off winner Peter Sawkins for a special live event, Talking Cakes with Peter Bakes, on Saturday 25 April 2026.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Reeves backs new North Sea drilling to boost oil supplies

Market Watch: Reeves backs new North Sea drilling to boost oil supplies

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-reeves-backs-new-north-sea-drilling-to-boost-oil-supplies

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea as the "quickest way" to boost UK supplies.

OpenGraph Image for Dolphin Drilling raises almost £50m in 'decisive' financial turning point

Dolphin Drilling raises almost £50m in 'decisive' financial turning point

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dolphin-drilling-raises-almost-50m-in-decisive-financial-turning-point

Aberdeen-headquartered Dolphin Drilling has secured $62.5 million (£47m) after successfully completing an oversubscribed private placement.

OpenGraph Image for Starmer sacks Foreign Office official after Mandelson vetting revelation

Starmer sacks Foreign Office official after Mandelson vetting revelation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/starmer-sacks-foreign-office-official-after-mandelson-vetting-revelation

Sir Keir Starmer has sacked the top civil servant at the Foreign Office after it emerged Lord Mandelson was appointed US ambassador despite having failed security vetting.

OpenGraph Image for Public backs calls to reopen North-east rail links as SNP pledges progress if re-elected

Public backs calls to reopen North-east rail links as SNP pledges progress if re-elected

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/public-backs-calls-to-reopen-north-east-rail-links-as-snp-pledges-progress-if-re-elected

There is huge public support for reopening key North-east rail routes, according to new polling commissioned by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) and True North Advisors.

OpenGraph Image for Women in New Energy 2026 to drive purpose-led action in the energy transition

Women in New Energy 2026 to drive purpose-led action in the energy transition

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/women-in-new-energy-2026-to-drive-purpose-led-action-in-the-energy-transition

Women in New Energy 2026 will take place on Tuesday 23 June 2026 at P&J Live, Aberdeen, bringing together professionals from across the energy sector under the theme “Purpose in Practise: Energy’s Next Chapter".