Johnston Carmichael blog

Energy transition must rise above political cycles

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/the-forthcoming-budget-is-a-critical-moment

The energy sector in North-east Scotland has rarely faced a period of greater complexity, contradiction and consequence than it does today.

OpenGraph Image for Monday, May 25, 2026: Today's business headlines

Monday, May 25, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-may-25-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

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New Deputy First Minister says there will 'undoubtedly' be cuts

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-deputy-first-minister-says-there-will-undoubtedly-be-cuts

New Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has admitted there will "undoubtedly" be cuts as the Scottish government faces a forecast shortfall of almost £5billion by 2030.

OpenGraph Image for Watt plans beer comeback with new venture after BrewDog exit

Watt plans beer comeback with new venture after BrewDog exit

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/watt-plans-beer-comeback-with-new-venture-after-brewdog-exit

Aberdeenshire entrepreneur James Watt is planning a return to the beer industry with a new venture called Second Best, following the collapse and sale of BrewDog earlier this year.

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Market Watch: Oil prices tumble as hopes grow for Iran peace deal

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-oil-prices-tumble-as-hopes-grow-for-iran-peace-deal

Oil prices fell sharply and Asian stock markets rallied this morning amid hopes of a peace deal that could bring an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.

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Aberdeen print firm completes buyout

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-print-firm-completes-buyout

Aberdeen print specialist XIC has entered a new chapter after long-serving directors Murray Alexander and Jason Moir took full ownership of the company.

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Pig farmers facing 'dire situation' as industry at 'breaking point'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/pig-farmers-facing-dire-situation-as-industry-at-breaking-point

Struggling Scottish pig farmers are selling their animals and abandoning the industry, which they warn is at "breaking point".

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MHA supports financial literacy programme for young people in Aberdeen

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mha-supports-financial-literacy-programme-for-young-people-in-aberdeen

Accountancy and advisory firm MHA has donated £3,500 to help improve the financial literacy of young people in Aberdeen.

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Comic Con set to deliver its biggest celebration of fandom in Aberdeen yet

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/comic-con-set-to-deliver-its-biggest-celebration-of-fandom-in-aberdeen-yet

Monopoly Events has announced the return of Comic Con to Aberdeen’s P&J Live for a sixth consecutive year, taking over the venue on March 27 and 28, 2027.

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The Script announce huge UK tour with date in Aberdeen

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/the-script-announce-huge-uk-tour-with-date-in-aberdeen

The Script’s phenomenal and long-lasting success has seen them achieve six UK #1 albums and eight back home in Ireland, in the process exceeding 14 billion streams, 5 million album sales, and countless international Platinum certifications led by two US Platinum singles and two US Top 10 albums.

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Launch of new Voi ebikes in Aberdeen

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/launch-of-new-voi-ebikes-in-aberdeen

New electric bikes for Aberdeen were officially launched last week with some demonstrations for people in one of the city’s main parks.

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ExecSpace supports EICC to launch citywide hotel booking platform

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/execspace-supports-eicc-to-launch-citywide-hotel-booking-platform

Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has launched a new city-wide accommodation booking solution designed to make it easier for conference organisers, delegates and visitors to the city to secure accommodation, as the venue looks to strengthen Edinburgh’s position as a leading global events destination.