The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Jessica cooks up a storm in competition
Jessica Batchelor, an S4 pupil at Aboyne Academy, has passed through the first three stages of the Springboard FutureChef Competition.
The teenager was mentored by Ross Cochrane, head chef at the Rothesay Rooms, during the competition.
Jessica will represent North of Scotland at the national final in London next month.