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Press and Journal
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
5 great places to go for an ice cream in Aberdeen
We all love ice cream, and in Aberdeen there are some amazing places to enjoy a cone or a couple of scoops. Whether you are out for a stroll with your family and friends, or you just want a sweet treat to brighten your day, we've compiled a list of some must-visit ice cream shops, cafes and parlours in Aberdeen. The only thing left to think about is what flavour to choose, oh and let's not be stingy with the toppings! If you are in the beach area then an ice cream is a must! Pavilion Café on the Esplanade has been making their own gelato for the last four years. What's not to love about that?! Cafe owner Paul Dawson is passionate about their homemade Buzz Gelato. Gelato maker Maciek Ciechanowicz creates the gelato at the back of the café. Flavours of gelato on offer include blueberry cheesecake, bubble-gum and orange and mandarin. They also create seasonal specials such as creme egg gelato – yum! Address: 5-6 Esplanade, Aberdeen AB24 5NS Made with milk from their farm which is 19.2 miles away from the Marischal Square-based ice cream parlour in Aberdeen, Mackie's 19.2 offers a whole range of flavours for customers to indulge in. The firm has often introduced more unique flavours such as Christmas tree pine needle and a jam and scone option, which was available to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Whether you love traditional vanilla or flavours such as honeycomb or butterscotch, there will be something on the menu for you. There's also a range of toppings and sauces to add, too. Address: 7 Marischal Square, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1BL If you are out and about with your family, it's the perfect opportunity to stop by Crema for an ice cream in Aberdeen. Crema has two venues, one in the Bridge of Don, and the other in Woodend. Flavours such as double cream vanilla, Scottish tablet, Nutella, Kinder Bueno and much more were available in the Bridge of Don branch when we stopped by. Prices start at £2.95 for a single scoop tub, and £2.20 for a teddy cone. Addresses: 6 Scotstown Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8HS 109 Rousay Drive, Aberdeen AB15 6LT There are so many ice cream flavours to pick from at this award-winning family firm – including the newly introduced na-na special – consisting of banana, sticky toffee pudding and crushed pecans. Ice cream prices start from £3.75 for one large scoop. There's also a range of milkshakes and sundaes on the menu too. Address: 60 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB25 2XJ This popular dessert parlour has two branches in Aberdeen. However, the award-winning venue also has outlets in Ellon, as well as Inverness. Last year the business took first prize in the desserts category at the Deliveroo annual restaurant awards. There's plenty of deliciousness on the menu here. Ice cream cones start from £2.20 while tubs start at £2.75 for one scoop. There's plenty of sauces and toppings to select from too. And if you like sundaes you will be spoiled for choice as there's flavours such as banoffee and chocolate fudge to enjoy. Addresses: 149 Spital, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB24 3HX 441 Great Northern Road, Woodside, Aberdeen AB24 2EH
North Wales Chronicle
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Garth Pier in Bangor prepares to celebrate 129th birthday
The event on Sunday, May 18, will see a fun-filled family day on the pier from 12pm to 5pm. There will be live music, food and drink stalls, and children's entertainment. The pier, which opened on May 14, 1896, is one of Bangor's most cherished landmarks. It has undergone extensive renovations, including a £1 million restoration project that began in August 2017. The project, funded by Bangor City Council, included strengthening the structure and adding new handrails on the pier deck. The pier attracted more than 128,000 visitors in 2024 alone. In 2022, it won the Pier of the Year award. The views from Garth Pier are one of its highlights, with sweeping panoramas across the Menai Strait, Snowdonia's mountains, and Anglesey's coastlines. The Friends of Bangor Garth Pier, a charity established in 2022, has been instrumental in the pier's resurgence. (Image: Supplied) With more than 70 volunteers, they manage the entrance kiosk and gift shop. Avril Wayte, chair of the Friends of Bangor Garth Pier, said: "We're incredibly proud of how far the pier has come, and our annual birthday party is a wonderful way to celebrate the pier's history, its future, and the people who make it so special. "It's all about community, colour, and keeping this incredible place full of life." Dr Martin Hanks, city director from Bangor City Council, added: "We're delighted to be celebrating the pier's birthday as part of the 1,500th year and we look forward to welcoming the community to mark this special occasion." The pier is home to several businesses, including the Pavilion Café, the Friends of Bangor Garth Pier Shop, Strait o Gymru, Whistlestop Café, a traditional sweet shop and arcade, and Julie's Art Gallery. Admission to the birthday event is £2 for adults and £1 for children, with proceeds supporting the continued care and development of the pier.
Axios
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your D.C. weekend: Skating tribute, Mardi Gras, free improv class
A figure-skating tribute to the 67 lives lost in the tragedy at Reagan National Airport will take place Sunday at Capital One Arena. Why it matters: The Legacy on Ice program — featuring current and former skating champions — will raise money for victims' families and first responders in the aftermath of the helicopter and jetliner crash last month. State of play: Starting at noon, there will be a benefit auction featuring season tickets to local teams, memorabilia like an autographed Alex Ovechkin jersey, and VIP packages to venues. Local teams and groups donated the items, and you can see what's up for auction online. The live show is 3-5pm. Zoom in: Olympic champions Brian Boitano ('88) and Kristi Yamaguchi ('92) are co-hosting the performance, featuring other world stars like Ilia Malinin, Nathan Chen, and more. The full list is online. Tickets are $35 on Ticketmaster. Here are more events this weekend: ⛸️ It's the last weekend to skate at the Sculpture Garden Ice Rink. You can rent a pair of skates during your visit and nosh on snacks and hot chocolate at the Pavilion Café. 🧀 Cheesetique in Alexandria has a special Raclette Fest menu of lodge-themed cocktails, warm pretzels, and wheels of premium gooey Alpine cheese to eat with artisanal bread, veggies and sausage. Saturday evening there's a DJ'd Aprés-Ski Party with an unlimited Raclette Feast, chill-funk music, and more. 🎭 Free improv classes are available Saturday, including one for kids 8+ and parents, courtesy of Washington Improv Theater. You can register online. 🟣 For Mardi Gras, there are plenty of local celebrations: The Wharf will have live music, New Orleans-themed treats and a fireworks display on Saturday, 3-7pm. On Monday, St. Vincent Wine in Park View is throwing a Lundi Gras bash. A $20 ticket gets you a Hurricane cocktail, a raffle entry for prizes, a New Orleans-style jazz performance and Mardi Gras beads. NOLA-inspired dishes are on the menu. On Fat Tuesday, Bayou Bakery in Arlington is throwing a Bayou Gras Mardi Pardi from 6pm until 9pm. Tickets get you authentic parade food and drink options.
