Huge crowds turn out for ninth annual Elgin Food and Drink Festival
Food and drink enthusiasts turned out in droves this weekend for Elgin’s ninth annual celebration of local produce.
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Accolades for best of local food and drink
Innovative and growing food and drink businesses from across the north-east had their achievements recognised at the region’s prestigious annual food and drink awards last night.
North-east man fined after throwing beer can at his girlfriend’s head
A north-east man has been fined after throwing a beer can at his then-girlfriend's head as she was getting onto her motorbike.
North and north-east food processors granted share of £1.7million improvement fund
Six food processing firms from the north and north-east have landed a funding boost to improve their facilities.
IV10 in Fortrose is more than a deli, offering quality food in a relaxed environment
They’ve been having a whale of a time in Fortrose recently.
Intoxicated man who climbed 200ft TV mast and sparked 12 hour stand-off with police gets jail sentence
A 24-year-old man who got high on drink and drugs before scaling a 200ft TV mast sparked a 12 and a half hour stand-off with police.
Food and drink sector concerns over no-deal Brexit
The north-east food and drink sector is bracing itself for a hit in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Drunks and addicts killing off tourism in Highland capital
Crunch talks to tackle anti-social behaviour on Inverness High Street were held yesterday in a bid to stop drunks and drug addicts from “killing off tourism and trade” in the city centre.
Police clamp down on ‘extremely disappointing’ drink drivers
A man has been charged after being caught behind wheel while allegedly four times the drink-drive limit.
Drink-driver banned after being caught three times over the limit
A man who drove with over three times the limit of alcohol in his blood was fined £630 and banned from driving for 16 months at Lerwick Sheriff Court yesterday.
Highland police warn of drink driving after 31 people arrested in January
Police in the Highlands and Islands are warning people not to drink and drive after a 31 motorists were caught over the limit in January.
10 people charged with drink driving offences in the north-east over the weekend
A total of 10 people have been charged with alleged drink driving offences over the weekend across the north-east following continued police patrols.
Foodstory Cafe: A hidden gem in Aberdeen
I had just come back from a holiday in Australia visiting my student daughter who is now a vegan.
Teenager admits drink-driving charge three years after surviving a horror bike crash that killed her boyfriend
A teenager has admitted drink driving three years after surviving a horrific bike crash which claimed the life of her boyfriend.
Delight as beloved Aberdeenshire inn reopens after three years
A beloved Aberdeenshire inn on the banks of the River Dee has opened its doors once again after sitting empty for almost three years.
Festival chefs share their favourite recipes – give them a go!
This week all roads will lead to Inverurie as the fabulous one day festival, Taste of Grampian, takes place at the Thainstone Centre.
Fine tips for easy cooking from Michelin star chef Nick Nairn
Make the most of the new season of fresh, flavoursome asparagus with these easy to make but impressive recipes from Michelin star chef Nick Nairn
Why not try out Nick Nairn’s tastebud-tantalising dishes this weekend?
Nick Nairn is a champion of Scottish produce, and using quality ingredients has always been close to his heart.
Head to Porterhouse Restaurant – King of the T-bones – this weekend
It has all the industrial trappings of a busy cattle market and agricultural centre in the heart of Aberdeenshire, but there is also a delightful pasture within it where people can graze to their heart's content.
Will people be allowed to drink on the streets in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen City Council will be asked to look at allowing people to booze on the streets.
Sweet tipples
Why not take the cocoa challenge and double your pleasure with a wine or spirit to pair with a little something from your favourite chocolatier?
Thousands attend Stonehaven beer festival, raising £16,000 for local causes
Nearly 5,000 people have helped to raise £16,000 for good causes - simply by having a drink at an Aberdeenshire beer festival.
PICTURES: Celebrity chefs and bakers arrive at Taste of Grampian
Celebrity chefs and bakers rubbed shoulders with craft brewers and fishermen as the north-east's most celebrated food and drink festival enjoyed a "record breaking" year.
Locals to get on their bikes for Stonehaven craft beer festival
An Aberdeenshire craft beer celebration has added a 72-mile cycling feat to its line-up of events.
Local joy as first pints pulled in two years at fully-booked Whitey’s
The lights were last night back on at a popular 17th-century Aberdeenshire inn closed for around two years.
New counsellor appointed to promote food and drink exports to China
Defra has appointed a new agriculture and food counsellor in China to help boost food and drink exports to the country.
Nick Nairn’s natural and juicy gravy
Ingredients All the turkey juices splash white wine 250ml chicken stock (depending on how much juice you get from the turkey) 1-2 tsp gravy granules
VIDEO: How to make Nick Nairn’s orange Drambuie pancakes
Nick Nairn shows us how to make orange Drambuie pancakes.
Banchory Beer Festival returns for a winter encore
A gathering of ale enthusiasts on Deeside proved so popular in its inaugural year that it will be returning sooner than expected in 2015.
Drop anchor at Portsoy for a maritime treat
Fill your sails and get ready for the 2014 Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the 21st annual festival which will take place at Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, next weekend, from 27 to 29 June.
Elgin man accused of drunken attack on shopkeeper
A Moray man has appeared at Elgin Sheriff Court in connection with a drunken attack on a shopkeeper.