Beer of the Year 2026
Over a dozen members of the branch gathered in the snug at Ma Cameron’s on Saturday 21st Feb 2026 to review the results of the voting for pubs to be included in the 2027 Good Beer Guide. This comprises 10 pubs in Aberdeen City, 27 pubs elsewhere in Aberdeenshire, and 9 pubs in the Northern […]
Pub of the Year 2026
Over a dozen members of the branch gathered in the snug at Ma Cameron’s on Saturday 21st Feb 2026 to review the results of the voting for pubs to be included in the 2027 Good Beer Guide. This comprises 10 pubs in Aberdeen City, 27 pubs elsewhere in Aberdeenshire, and 9 pubs in the Northern […]
Rothes Brewery Revived
Brewing has started again at the revived Rothes Brewery using new brewing kit but brewed by the same brewing team. Based in a farm near Rothes, beers are available bottled at the nearby Toots Bar in the Station Hotel.
Time To Vote – Good Beer Guide 2027
The Good Beer Guide 2027 is currently in the process of being compiled by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) members, with voting occurring in early 2026, leading to its official publication later in 2026 as the definitive guide to UK pubs serving real ale, updated annually by member recommendations and focusing on independent quality. Look out for your […]
Blue Lamp Extinguished
It is with great sadness that we heard about the closure of the Blue Lamp at the end of 2025. After seven decades of being a warm, welcoming home for music, laughter, conversation and community, the last night of opening was Tuesday 30th December. Since its founding in 1949, The Blue Lamp was as an […]
Free Beer Festival Entry
From January 2025, CAMRA members will get free entry into all CAMRA run festivals. That will not include a glass or anything else that a festival might offer in a ticket package. Another reason to get our and about and visit our Scottish beer festivals.
Burnside Brewery Update
Burnside Brewery have completed their first brew at their new premises at Woodburnden Steading, just outside Laurencekirk. The new site is not yet formally open to the public and the brewery will be operating from both sites until Q1 2026. Aptly named, “First Brew” is a limited edition 4.1% Pale Ale that uses only Galaxy […]
Foggieloan Brewery Update
The Foggieloan Brewery, located in the rear of the New Inn at Aberchirder, is one of those hidden gems which does everything very very well but doesn’t sing it’s own praises loud enough. Situated between Huntly, Turriff and Banff, it is worth the effort required to seek it out. Don’t be confused by the local […]
Champion Beer of Scotland 2025
Five Kingdoms Brewery’s Dark Storm Dark Storm (6.9% ABV) and McGregor’s Mild (3.8% ABV) from Five Kingdoms, Isle of Whithorn have won Gold and Silver in CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Scotland 2025 competition. Gold winner Dark Storm was praised by judges as: “A smooth, rich and creamy stout with a long, dry finish.” Silver was also claimed by […]
Scottish Branches Meet in Aberdeen
On Saturday 16th of August our local CAMRA branch was delighted to host the Scottish CAMRA branches meeting in the Blue Lamp in Aberdeen. It was last held at this venue back in early 2023. The meeting brings together members from the ten Scottish regions to discuss and coordinate efforts that support CAMRA’s aims and […]