Grampian Police in conjunction with the Aberdeenshire Community Safety Partnership have launched "Best Bar None" an accredited awards scheme for pubs and clubs within Inverurie.

Best Bar None is a national awards scheme, which engages with all agencies undertaking enforcement or educational activities in, or connected to licensed premises and the consumption of alcohol.

Constable Andrew Jamieson, a Crime Reduction Officer for South Aberdeenshire Command said:

"The aim for Best Bar None is to establish a benchmark for good practice in licensed trade premises and to identify and reward responsible operators as well as share their good practice with others.

"There are also some key economic drivers associated with Best Bar None. There are opportunities for licence premises to be formally and publicly recognised, along with opportunities for self promotion, tourism and marketing of Inverurie Town Centre as a safe place for leisure and business."

Constable Andrew Jamieson continued:

"Grampian Police are committed to improving community wellbeing and Best Bar None provides an opportunity for all partners including local businesses to assist in making Inverurie Town Centre a safer place to live and work."