The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board meeting on 26 June 2024 focused on several key issues, including the approval of occasional licences for various establishments and the extension of closure for a local bar. Decisions were made on the applications for Invercauld Mews Bar, The Forbes Arms Hotel, and The Whisky Bothy, among others.

Occasional Licence for Invercauld Mews Bar

The board discussed the application for an occasional licence for Invercauld Mews Bar. The application was supported by the Board Report and various appendices, including the application forms and local conditions. The board approved the licence, noting the positive representation and compliance with local conditions.

Occasional Licence for The Forbes Arms Hotel

The application for an occasional licence for The Forbes Arms Hotel was also discussed. The Board Report and supporting documents, such as the application forms and local conditions, were reviewed. The board approved the licence, citing the hotel's adherence to the Supplementary Policy 4 and the Legal Test.

Extension of Closure for Blacksands Bar

The board considered the extension of closure for Blacksands Bar under Section 28. The Extension of Closure Report and the extension request were discussed. The board decided to grant the extension, emphasizing the need for further compliance with Supplementary Policy 6.

Occasional Licence for The Whisky Bothy

The application for an occasional licence for The Whisky Bothy was reviewed. The Board Report and relevant appendices, including the application forms and local conditions, were considered. The board approved the licence, noting the establishment's compliance with the Legal Test.

Other Applications

The board also reviewed and approved several other applications, including those for the Earl of Aberdeen Arms. The Board Report and supporting documents, such as the application forms and local conditions, were reviewed. The board's decisions were guided by adherence to local policies and legal requirements.