Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership last week released a drastic "recovery plan" that aims to save them £20 million in next financial year.
Aberdeen Inspired and VisitAberdeenshire chiefs have high hopes for the thousands of tourists bound to visit the north-east this summer, saying they see the "wonderful" Granite City "at face value".
Owners of Cheerz and The Market Arms are having to rethink opening hours to stay afloat as the imminent closure of Hadden Street raises more footfall concerns.
Aberdeen leaders are being urged to consider the risks they are taking with the new food and drink market to avoid making the "same mistake" they did with failed Resident X.