Emma Morrice

Nov 26, 2024 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Emma Morrice

Things are looking up for Aberdeen’s shopping centres, as vacancy rates continue to drop. New businesses continue to open across the city’s four shopping centres, which has seen significant improvements to come centres since we launched our tracker. We’ve been tracking some of Aberdeen’s high streets for over a year, and this is the fifth time we’ve gotten out on the streets to do a full check on how things are doing.

Oct 23, 2024 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Emma Morrice

I’ve spent hours of my life watching Escape to the Chateau- dreaming of winning the Euromillions and buying my own project property. I definitely don’t possess the DIY skills of Dick Strawbridge nor the design eye of wife Angel, and sadly I haven’t yet won the lottery, so watching the show on TV is as close as I am realistically going to get to French chateau living.

Oct 8, 2024 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Emma Morrice

Nestled in the heart of the town, Elgin’s high street is a point of interest for all who live locally. Although Elgin is not technically a city, it has faced the same problems as other city centres across Scotland in recent years. Downturn, a pandemic, the cost of living and online shopping have all played a role in how the high street fares today- but what are the streets really like?

Oct 8, 2024 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Sean McAngus |Emma Morrice

The health of the Elgin town centre can certainly be a topic that sparks debate. The rise of shoppers turning to online for their needs coupled with Covid-19 and cost of living crisis have created challenges. However, there is a sense of positivity with the arrival of new businesses, existing businesses remaining strong and redevelopment plans. People sometimes lament empty units, worry there are too many cafes or charity shops and take sides in the battle between indies and chains.

Sep 22, 2024 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Emma Morrice

The landscape of Aberdeen’s city centre has changed throughout the years. Iconic landmarks of the city’s past may no longer be standing, while others have remained proudly in place for decades. Using a video uploaded to Youtube by Fubar Rock Band taken on January 1, 2013, we were able to paint a picture of what Union Street looked like just over a decade ago, compared to now.