Become a member

At Hospitality Training, we are owned by the industry, for the industry, and dedicated to providing high-quality, cost-effective training solutions tailored to your business.

Serving businesses across Northeast Scotland, our association ensures that you have access to the latest resources, industry insights, and training opportunities designed to enhance your standards and boost your business performance.

Whether you run a small independent restaurant or manage a larger hotel group, our membership offers something for everyone. With affordable membership rates, Hospitality Training focuses on delivering quality, efficiency, and value so that all sizes of business can access the support they need to stay competitive and thrive in the fast-paced hospitality industry.

Membership rates

Runs yearly January- December

Rates are dependent on the size, scale and number of outlets of your business

Member benefits

As a not-for-profit organisation, the Association offers cost-effective, high-quality training solutions tailored to support your business.

Exclusive Member Discounts

Enjoy discounted rates on a wide range of courses.

Affordable Local Training

Benefit from locally delivered in person training programs that cater to your specific needs at a more affordable price than other providers. Or flexibility to complete courses online at a time suitable to you

Apprenticeship Support

Hospitality Training oversees the training of over 100 industry trainees through the Modern Apprenticeship program, with supported funding when applicable, and offering additional free courses.

Free Training Needs Analysis

New members receive a complimentary assessment of their training needs.

Free Educational Resources

Access an online management suite of resources to help run your business.

Chef Development

Take part in workshops and demonstrations for chefs at minimal costs, enhancing skills and elevating standards

On-Site Training

Training can be scheduled at your premises, at times that best fit your operational needs.

Free Access to Courses

Get complimentary access to 10 courses through our new Learning Management System, with plans to expand the course offerings.

Expert Training Advice

Receive guidance and bespoke training solutions from our qualified and experienced staff.

Vocational Qualifications

Your staff can gain recognised Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) for the industry through flexible training options, delivered either on-site or at our training centre.

Quality Recognition

Gain recognition for your business as part of a reputable training association.​

Group Booking Discounts

Save 15% when you book 3 or more places for the same course on the same day.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with a passionate community of hoteliers and caterers committed to raising industry standards and service quality.

Increased Visibility

Enjoy a free link to your website from ours, and advertise your vacancies for Modern Apprenticeships on our site and social channels.

  • Hotels

    £99 + VAT

    Plus £2 per bedroom up to maximum of £325.

  • Caterers

    £99 + VAT per unit

    up to maximum of £300

  • Restaurants

    £99 + VAT per unit

    up to maximum of £300

  • Coffee Shops

    £99 + VAT per unit

    up to maximum of £300

  • Bar & Drinks Venues

    £99 + VAT per unit

    up to maximum of £300

  • Events Venues

    £99 + VAT per unit

    up to maximum of £300

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Our members

  • A round carpet with an emblem and Latin words, surrounded by a U-shaped table with black chairs in a room with framed pictures on the walls. Trinity Hall Hospitality Training Aberdeen Scotland

    7 Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen

    Events Venue

    Trinity Hall, 164 Holburn St, Aberdeen AB10 6DA

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  • Collage of four images of the Aberdeen Altens Hotel interior, including a lounge with colorful chairs, a dining room with a large table and plants, a conference room with rows of black chairs, and a banquet hall with a round table and floral decorations.

    Aberdeen Altens Hotel, Aberdeen

    Hotel

    Souter Head Rd, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3LF, UK

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  • Logo for Aberdeen Dyce Hotel with the hotel name in black text, with 'ABERDEEN DYCE' emphasized and centered.

    Aberdeen Dyce Hotel

    Hotel

    Overton Circle, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7AZ

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  • The coat of arms of the University of Aberdeen with the university name written below.

    Aberdeen University Hub, Aberdeen

    University caterers/events

    The Hub, Elphinstone Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3TU, UK

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  • Logo for Aberdeen Performing Arts with black and blue blocks behind white text

    Aberdeen Performing Arts

    Cafe/Bar/Entertainment

    Music Hall, Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS

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  • Alford Golf Club crest featuring a castle, golfer, tree, and flag on a green with banners.

    Alford Golf Club

    Montgarrie Rd, Alford AB33 8AE

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  • Logo for 'Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish' with white text on a dark background.

    Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish

    Restaurant

    1 Queen's Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XL

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  • Logo with a stylized white letter 'A' on a dark background, and a yellow curved line underneath.

    Arnold Clark (Aberdeen Motorstore)

    Car Dealer

    Craigshaw Road, Torry, Aberdeen AB12 3AR

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  • A white letter 'A' with decorative curves on a green background

    Atholl Hotel Aberdeen

    Hotel

    54 King's Gate, Aberdeen AB15 4YN

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  • Sign for Ravenswood Royal British Legion Club in Scotland, partially obscured by green bushes in front.

    Banchory Legion (Ravenswood) Banchory

    Restaurant

    Ravenswood Country Club, 25 Ramsay Rd, Banchory AB31 5TS

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  • Logo for Banchory Lodge with teal background and white text

    Banchory Lodge Hotel

    Hotel

    Dee St, Banchory AB31 5HS

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  • Logo for Banff Springs featuring a stylized 'BS' and gold stars

    Banff Springs Hotel Banff

    Hotel

    Golden Knowes Rd, Banff AB45 2JE

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  • Circular logo for a beachside coffee shop with a swirl design, featuring the text 'BEACHSIDE COFFEE SHOP' around the edge and a coffee mug with 'COFFEE SHOP' inside.

    Beachside Cafe, Balmedie

    Cafe/Coffeeshop

    Eigie Rd, Balmedie, Aberdeen AB23 8YF

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  • A glass window with condensation droplets and a painted sign reading 'The Dodding Shop bar restaurant.'

    Braided Fig Aberdeen

    Restaurant

    39 Summer St, Aberdeen AB10 1SB

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  • Sign reading 'Buchan Braes Coastal Hotel' on a black background

    Buchan Braes Hotel Boddam

    Buchan Braes, Boddam, Peterhead AB42 3AR

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  • Design of a logo with the number 83 in large dark gray font on an orange background, with a black rectangle containing the word "cafe" in white letters.

    Cafe 83, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire

    Cafe/restaurant

    17 Station Rd, Kemnay, Inverurie AB51 5RB, UK

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  • Logo for Cock & Bull restaurant, bar, and conservatory featuring a black silhouette of a rooster and a bull on a red background.

    Cock and Bull Restaurant Balmedie

    Restaurant

    Ellon Rd, Balmedie, Aberdeen AB23 8XY

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  • Entrance of the Copthorne Hotel with steps covered by a red carpet leading to glass doors, blue stone facade, and illuminated signs on either side.

    The Copthorne, Aberdeen

    Hotel

    122 Huntly St, Aberdeen AB10 1SU, UK

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  • Logo of Codonas Aberdeen, established 1920, with the slogan 'A Real Family Favorite!'

    Codonas Aberdeen

    Cafe/Bar/Entertainment

    Beach Blvd, Aberdeen AB24 5ED

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  • A bouquet of strawberries and green leaves on a pink background with the text 'COUNTRY FLAVOURS' beneath it.

    Country Flavours Ltd Alford

    Catering

    Unit 2, Mart Industrial Estate, Alford, United Kingdom

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  • Line drawing of the Cove Bay Hotel, a building with multiple windows and a pointed roof, with the name displayed on a sign above the door, against a dark background.

    Cove Bay Hotel Aberdeen

    Hotel

    15 Colsea Rd, Cove Bay, Aberdeen AB12 3NA

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  • Exterior of the Craighaar Hotel, a black building with large glass windows and a sign above the entrance. There are two large potted plants on either side of the front door, and a parking space for handicapped access nearby.

    Craighaar Hotel Aberdeen

    Hotel

    Waterton Rd, Bucksburn, Aberdeen AB21 9HS

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  • Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport logo on a purple background

    Crowne Plaza Hotel Aberdeen

    Hotel

    2 International Gate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0BE

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  • Black background with a circular white border and text inside that reads 'Cafe & Takeaway Breakfast & Lunch'. Centered, stylized orange text reads 'Brando's' with a line extending from the letter 'd' to a small orange shape that resembles a spoon or chopstick.

    Dando's Cafe

    Cafe/Coffee

    Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3LE

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  • Logo of Deeside Golf Club featuring a shield with red, white, green, blue, and gold elements and the text 'Deeside Golf Club' below.

    Deeside Golf Club

    Clubhouse

    Golf Rd, Bieldside, Aberdeen AB15 9DL, UK

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  • Logo with a brown leaf and the initials 'DL' in white

    Darroch Learg Hotel Ballater

    Hotel

    56 Braemar Rd, Ballater AB35 5UX

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  • Douneside House logo with crest and the text 'Douneside House Royal Dressed' on a black background.

    Douneside House Tarland

    Hotel

    Tarland, Aboyne AB34 4UL

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  • Gold outline illustration of Drumtochy Castle with the name written below, flanked by decorative antler-like branches, on a black background.

    Drumtochty Castle Auchenblae

    Events Venue

    Drumtochty Castle, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk AB30 1TP

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  • Text reading 'the Dunavon' in orange on a black background.

    Dunavon

    Hotel

    60 Victoria St, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7EE

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  • Illustration of two yellow-green olives with two green leaves above them.

    Entier Services, Westhill, Aberdeenshire

    Catering/Events

    9A Endeavour Dr, Westhill AB32 6UF, UK

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  • Logo of Forbes Arms Hotel featuring a crest with two lions and a stag antler above in gold on a teal background.

    Forbes Arms Hotel Alford

    Bridge of Alford, Alford AB33 8QJ

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  • Logo with the words 'Garage 94' inside a banner and a gear icon.

    Garlogie Inn Westhill

    Garlogie, Westhill AB32 6RX

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  • Logo for Harry Fraser Catering Services Limited, featuring a chef's hat above the name.

    Harry Fraser Catering

    Catering

    Blackhall Industrial Estate, Unit 3 The Food Park, Burghmuir Pl, Inverurie AB51 4FW

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  • Hampton by Hilton logo with Aberdeen Airport label on a blue background.

    HbH Aberdeen Airport

    Hotel

    Harvest Way, D2 Business Park, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0BX, United Kingdom

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  • Hampton by Hilton logo with location Aberdeen - Westhill on a blue background.

    HBH Westhill

    Hotel

    Straik Road, Elrick, Westhill, Scotland, AB32 6TL

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  • A close-up view of a dark-colored surface with a light-colored object resting on it.

    Hilton Grand Vacations

    Hotel

    Braemar Rd, Ballater AB35 5XA

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  • Highlanders Bakehouse, Crathie, Aberdeenshire

    Highlanders Bakehouse, Crathie, Aberdeenshire

    Bakery/Cafe/Coffeeshop

    4 Fergach Cottages, Crathie, Ballater AB35 5UL, UK

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  • Logo for Noodles with the tagline 'Play Meet Eat' on a blue background with line drawings of food items and flowers.

    Hoodles Oldmeldrum

    Cafe/Coffee

    North Mains of Barra Cottage, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie AB51 0BB

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  • Logo for Hudsons Catering featuring a red and green apple above the company name

    Hudson's Catering Ltd Kinellar

    Catering

    Blackburn Industrial Estate, Unit 14/15, Kinellar, Aberdeen AB21 0RX

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  • Logo for The Kastile Food & Drink, featuring a Celtic knot design in the center and Facebook icons on either side.

    Kastille, Turriff

    Restaurant

    10 Castle St, Turriff AB53 4BJ

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  • Logo with a stylized deer head silhouette and the text 'KILDRUMMY INN'

    Kildrummy Inn Alford

    Restaurant

    Kildrummy Inn, Alford AB33 8QS

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  • Logo of Kippie Sports and Leisure Club, featuring a large stylized letter 'K' and the text 'ESTD Kippie 1973 Sports & Leisure Club'.

    Kippie Lodge Aberdeen

    Restaurant

    Kippie Lodge, N Deeside Rd, Milltimber, Aberdeen AB13 0AB

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  • Logo for The Knowes Hotel featuring a stylized gold and black design with the hotel name and description.

    Knowes Hotel Macduff

    Hotel

    43 Market St, Macduff AB44 1LL

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  • Illustration of a house with a tall, pointed roof and a small tower on top, set against a green background.

    Mains of Drum Drumoak

    Cafe/Coffee

    The Mains of Drum Garden Centre, Drumoak, Banchory AB31 5AN

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  • Logo for Malmaison Aberdeen in purple text

    Malmaison Aberdeen

    Hotel

    49-53 Queen's Rd, Aberdeen AB15 4YP

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  • Logo for Mara, an Italian wine bottle shop offering small plates.

    Mara

    Bar

    40 Thistle St, Aberdeen AB10 1XD

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  • Maryculter House logo with a stylized outline of a building or house and the text 'Maryculter House' beneath it.

    Maryculter House Hotel Aberdeen

    Hotel

    South Deeside Road, Aberdeen AB12 5GB

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  • Logo for Milton Brasserie featuring a champagne glass with a castle turret on top, and the text "Milton Brasserie Lunch Coffee You"

    Milton Brasserie, Crathes

    Bar & Restaurant

    Catterline, Stonehaven AB39 2UL, UK

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  • Sign for Newmarch, a scullery bar and kitchen, decorated with flowers and greenery above the entrance.

    Newmachar Hotel

    Hotel

    Oldmeldrum Rd, Newmachar, Aberdeen AB21 0QD

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  • NHS Grampian logo with blue text and waves

    NHS Royal Cornhill

    Hospital Caterer

    Cornhill Rd, Aberdeen AB25 2ZH, UK

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  • Logo for Norwood Hall, featuring a shield with a building and tree, and the text 'NORWOOD HALL' on a blue background.

    Norwood Hall Hotel Aberdeen

    Hotel

    Norwood Hall, Garthdee Rd, Aberdeen AB15 9FX

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  • A stylized crown with circles on the tips of the points.

    Palace Hotel, Peterhead

    Prince Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 1PL

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  • Pittodrie House logo with shield and the text 'PITTODRIE HOUSE' on a blue background.

    Pittodrie House Hotel Inverurie

    Hotel

    Chapel of Garioch, Inverurie AB51 5HS

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  • Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa logo with a circular emblem above the text.

    Sandman Signature Aberdeen

    Hotel

    St Andrew St, Aberdeen AB25 1AD

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  • The logo features a stylized dark blue S with leaf shapes on either side, and the text 'SAPLINBRAE HOTEL & LODGES' below it, set against a black background.

    Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges Mintlaw

    Hotel

    Mintlaw Road, Fetterangus, Peterhead AB42 4LP

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  • Neil Selbie & Co. logo with decorative emblem on a dark background

    Selbie's Peterculter

    Cafe/coffeeshop

    N Deeside Rd, Peterculter AB14 0UJ, UK

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  • Black background with white text that reads 'Sea Salt + Sole,' 'Est. 2014,' and 'Fresh Fish + Chips,' featuring a fish illustration in the center.

    Sea, Salt & Sole

    Catering

    Station Rd, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7BA

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  • A gold letter S inside a diamond-shaped outline with decorative lines on a dark green background.

    Sobr Bar Aberdeen

    39 Thistle Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1UT

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  • Book cover titled 'Tarragon' by Graham Mitchell with a red background, black text, and a sprig of tarragon illustration.

    Tarragon by Graham Mitchell Aberdeen

    Restaurant

    137 Rosemount Pl, Aberdeen AB25 2YH

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  • Logo for The Boat Inn with crossed barbell and fork, website URL www.theboatinnaboyne.co.uk

    The Boat Inn Aboyne

    Hotel

    Mar Rd, Braemar, Ballater AB35 5YN

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  • Entrance of The Caledonian Hotel with stone stairs, black double doors, a hanging lantern, and a sign indicating the location is in a Mercure Hotel

    The Caledonian Hotel, Aberdeen

    Hotel

    10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1NJ, UK

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  • Logo of Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, Scotland with the hotel name and location

    The Fife Arms Braemar

    Hotel

    Mar Rd, Braemar, Ballater AB35 5YN

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  • A black surface with white cursive writing that reads "Jolly Christmas."

    The Fife Arms Turriff

    Hotel

    The Square, Turriff AB53 4AE

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  • A logo with a white deer surrounded by a wreath of leaves, and a banner that says 'BYDAND' at the bottom.

    The Gordon Highlanders, Aberdeen

    Cafe/Coffeeshop

    Viewfield Rd, Aberdeen AB15 7XH, UK

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  • A decorative monogram featuring the letter 'M' with floral and scroll designs in white on a blue background.

    The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa Aberdeen

    Hotel

    North Deeside Rd, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA

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  • Logo for The Park Café, featuring blue handwritten-style text with a white background.

    The Park Cafe, Hazlehead park, Aberdeen

    Cafe/events catering

    Hazlehead Ave, Aberdeen AB15 8BE, UK

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  • A simple graphic of an oak leaf with acorns

    The Royal Oak Hotel Cullen

    Hotel

    34 Castle Terrace, Seatown, Cullen, Buckie AB56 4SD

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  • Logo for Thrive Out Me Takeaway with stylized text and a small heart icon

    Thyme Out, Aberdeen

    Cafe/coffeeshop

    569 Great Western Rd, Aberdeen AB10 6PA, UK

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  • Transition Extreme graphic with text 'Transition Extreme' and 'The Adrenaline Enterprise'.

    Transition Extreme Aberdeen

    Cafe/coffeeshop

    Udny Green, Ellon AB41 7RS, UK

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  • A crest featuring a lion, a shield, and decorative elements, with the text 'TRUMP International Golf Links SCOTLAND' underneath.

    Trump International Links Aberdeen

    Hotel

    Menie Estate, Balmedie, Aberdeen AB23 8YE

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  • Logo of Village Hotel Club Aberdeen with white text on a black background

    Village Urban Resort Aberdeen

    Hotel

    Kingswells Causeway, Kingswells, Aberdeen AB15 8PJ

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  • Logo of Westhill Community Church featuring a stylized lighthouse and water.

    Westhill Community Church

    Old Skene Rd, Westhill AB32 6AQ

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  • Wilde Thyme logo with green and black text and leaf graphics.

    Wilde Thyme

    Events catering

    Castleton Farm Cottage, Fordoun, Laurencekirk AB30 1JX, UK

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  • Logo for Woodlands Care Home with green background and white text.

    Woodlands Care Home, Aberdeen

    Woodlands Care Home, Hazledene Rd, Aberdeen AB15 8FY

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