News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Harlaw Academy makes it a historic Unicef golden double for Aberdeen schools
31 May 2018
Harlaw Academy today (Thursday 31 May) celebrated a remarkable UK first from Unicef and sealing a unique double achievement for Aberdeen schools in doing so. The secondary school becomes the first…
Council to bolster winter maintenance programme for 2018/19
30 May 2018
Investment in community grit bins, a review of pavement treatment and plans for the greater use of technology are all part of the preparations for the year ahead as Aberdeen City Council bolsters its…
New applications deadline date for non-graduate traineeship opportunities with Aberdeen Art Gallery
29 May 2018
It’s not too late to apply for a fantastic traineeship role with Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums. Earlier this month the art gallery and museums team announced that it is looking for non-…
Public realm project for city centre moves forward
24 May 2018
A plan to create new public realm space in Aberdeen city centre at Schoolhill has taken a step forward after the business case was presented to the Council’s Capital Programme Committee.…
Aberdeen district heating network to be expanded to new sites
23 May 2018
Proposals for a £606,000 investment in the expansion of the Torry district heating network are to be progressed after backing from councillors. The Capital Programme Committee considered the…
Nursing students develop international perspective on exchange
23 May 2018
A transatlantic exchange programme has seen nursing students from Scotland and America compare their countries’ healthcare systems and university training, as part of a strategic partnership…
Torry joggers set for the long-run
22 May 2018
Torry residents took to their heels will be taking to their heels yesterday evening (Monday 21 May) as they kicked off a new evening jogging initiative in the area. The inaugural Jog Torry, was the…
Drivers reminded to adhere to temporary traffic measures
21 May 2018
Drivers are being reminded to adhere to the new left turn lane on St Machar Drive at its junction with Bedford Road and Tillydrone Avenue, which has been introduced for a trial period. The…
Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums offering fantastic traineeship opportunities for non-graduates
21 May 2018
Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums is today (Friday 18 May) looking for non-graduates with an interest in museums to step forward and apply for two paid learning placements with the city’s Art…
Readying Provost Skene’s House for take-off
21 May 2018
Rare film footage of a pioneering flight from Aberdeen to Norway will be among material exhibited at a new attraction in Aberdeen. The historic Provost Skene’s House (PSH) is being redeveloped under…
Strengthening tourism links with Japan
18 May 2018
Japanese Ambassador, Koji Tsuruoka, and his wife, Yooko, along with Japanese Minister for Tourism, Jotaro Horiuchi, were welcomed to Aberdeen by the Lord Provost today (Friday 18 May). The Japanese…
Community spirit blossoms with opening of new garden in Torry
18 May 2018
An Aberdeen community will celebrate the opening of a new wildlife garden and growing space this weekend. Supported by Aberdeen City Council’s community team and funded with a £30,000…