The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes discussions on the Public Sector Equality Duty, minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board is scheduled to consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity between those who share protected characteristics and those who do not; and foster good relations between those who share protected characteristics and those who do not. Where an Integrated Impact Assessment² is provided, the Board will consider its contents when reaching decisions.

Applications for Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to considering applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005³. This includes:

• Applications for Provisional/Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): The Board will review several applications for provisional or full premises licences that are considered non-contentious. These include applications from Deans of Huntly Limited⁴ for their premises at Linnorie Park Warehouse, Huntly; Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁵ for land at Aden Meadows, Mintlaw; SRJ Convenience Ltd⁶ for Turriff Service Station; and BrewDog⁷ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁸ for their premises at 20-22 Market Place, Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation responses, and recommended conditions for each licence.

• Applications for Major Variation (Non-Contentious): Several applications for major variations to existing premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd⁹ for The Foghouse¹⁰ at 52 North Street, Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹¹ for their premises on Aberdeen Road, Tarland. The reports outline the proposed changes to licensed hours, licensed areas, and permitted activities.

• Application for Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled to consider a major variation application for The Ship Inn¹² at 5 Shorehead, Stonehaven. The application seeks to amend operating hours, which extend beyond the Board's current policy on licensing hours. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹³, will need to demonstrate that the requested hours are appropriate and will not be inconsistent with the licensing objectives¹⁴.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The Board will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a particular focus on those considered repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁴ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh, are scheduled for review. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought before the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will consider whether there is sufficient evidence of movement towards a full premises licence application or an adequate explanation for why one is not being pursued. Police Scotland¹⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁶ have provided representations and recommended conditions for these applications.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁷ at 25 Market Square, Stonehaven, is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, covering November 2026, has also attracted representation from the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's¹⁹ at 59 Marischal Street, Peterhead, are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, are subject to representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰ and Police Scotland²¹. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is anticipated to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An application for an occasional licence for Beach Café²² in Fraserburgh is also listed under the repeated applications policy. The application seeks on-sales for October 2026, but officers recommend granting it for 14 days from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²³ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁴ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁵ for 2025/2026, which will likely provide an overview of policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is asked to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁶, which outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board itself, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁷.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to address a variety of licensing matters. The agenda includes a review of the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and a comprehensive list of applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as stipulated in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to actively consider the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation, to advance equality of opportunity, and to foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². The Board will also take into account any Integrated Impact Assessments³ provided.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme delineates which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to consider a range of licensing matters. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Sector Equality Duty, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and numerous applications for premises licences, variations, and occasional licences.

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Board will consider its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. This duty requires the Board to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between individuals with protected characteristics². Any provided Integrated Impact Assessments³ will also be considered.

Premises Licences and Variations

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005⁴. This includes:

• Provisional and Premises Licences (Non-Contentious): Several applications for provisional or full premises licences are listed as non-contentious. These include proposals from Deans of Huntly Limited⁵ for their warehouse premises in Huntly, Co-operative Group Food Ltd⁶ for a new convenience store site in Mintlaw, SRJ Convenience Ltd⁷ for Turriff Service Station, and BrewDog⁸ (Tilray Brands UK Ltd)⁹ for their premises in Inverurie. The reports detail the proposed activities, consultation outcomes, and recommended licence conditions.

• Major Variations (Non-Contentious): The Board will also consider non-contentious applications for major variations to existing premises licences. These include applications from Inverurie Whisky Shop Ltd¹⁰ for The Foghouse¹¹ in Inverurie, and Tarland Golf Club¹². The reports outline proposed changes to licensed hours, operational areas, and activities.

• Major Variation - The Ship Inn: A hearing is scheduled for The Ship Inn¹³ in Stonehaven, concerning a major variation application. The proposed changes include extending operating hours beyond the Board's current policy. The applicant, Cruickshank Hospitality Limited¹⁴, will need to provide justification for these extended hours, demonstrating they are appropriate and do not conflict with the licensing objectives¹⁵.

Occasional Licences and Repeated Applications

The meeting will also address several applications for occasional licences, with a specific focus on those identified as repeated applications under the Board's policy.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Polski Kubus Sklep: The Board will review repeated occasional licence applications for Polski Kubus Sklep¹⁶ at 20 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh. These applications, covering periods from December 2026 to February 2027, are being brought to the Board due to a pattern of regular trading. The Board will assess whether there is evidence of progress towards a full premises licence application or a satisfactory explanation for its absence. Police Scotland¹⁷ and the Licensing Standards Officer¹⁸ have submitted representations and recommended conditions.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Casa Luisa: An application for an occasional licence for Casa Luisa¹⁹ in Stonehaven is also listed under the repeated applications policy. This application, for November 2026, has received representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²⁰.

• Repeated Occasional Licences - Duke's: Applications for repeated occasional licences for Duke's²¹ in Peterhead are scheduled for consideration. These applications, spanning December 2026 to January 2027, have attracted representations from the Licensing Standards Officer²² and Police Scotland²³. A note indicates that a provisional premises licence application for Duke's is currently being processed and is expected to be determined by the Board in December 2026.

• Occasional Licence - Beach Café: An occasional licence application for Beach Café²⁴ in Fraserburgh is also subject to the repeated applications policy. The application, originally for October 2026, is recommended for a 14-day grant from the Board meeting date due to the original dates having passed. Police Scotland²⁵ and the Licensing Standards Officer²⁶ have provided conditions and representations.

Other Business

• Chief Constable's Annual Report: The Board will receive the Chief Constable's Annual Report²⁷ for 2025/2026, which will likely detail policing activities related to licensing.

• Review of Combined Scheme of Delegation: The Board is requested to approve revisions to its Combined Scheme of Delegation²⁸. This scheme outlines which licensing functions are handled by officers and which are reserved for the Board, covering both the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005²⁹.