News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Reminder of meetings to be held to organise a memorial for people affected by past practices at Aberdeen Crematorium
13 January 2017
People affected by past practices at Aberdeen Crematorium are invited to attend one of three meetings next week to discuss the first stages of setting up a memorial. There are three dates and times…
Unveiled: Aberdeen’s new multi-million pound community hub
13 January 2017
Aberdeen’s new community hub was today unveiled after less than a year construction. The keys to the multi-million pound extension and refurbishment of the former Lord Provost Henry E Rae…
Yee ha! It’s this year’s Dandara 5k
13 January 2017
It’s time to dust off your trainers and Stetsons as this year’s Dandara 5k and Fun Day was announced today for historic Hazlehead Park – with a ‘Wild West’ theme. The…
Interactive cloud to illuminate SPECTRA
12 January 2017
A giant interactive cloud created from 6,000 incandescent light bulbs will take centre stage at this year’s SPECTRA Festival in Aberdeen. CLOUD, created by Canadian artists Caitlind r.c. Brown…
Copper clad roof garden takes shape as ambitious redevelopment work reaches another milestone
11 January 2017
The Aberdeen Art Gallery redevelopment has reached yet another milestone as all the copper-clad plates were installed on the new roof-top gallery. More than 270 copper panels were installed as…
Aberdeen takes centre stage in London for stock exchange ceremony
10 January 2017
The London Stock Exchange market open ceremony was performed by Aberdeen City Council leader Councillor Jenny Laing today (Tuesday 10 January). The event marked the local authority’s…
Work taking place in front of Marischal College as part of Broad Street re-development
10 January 2017
Investigative work is being carried out this week on the paved area in front of Marischal College this week as part of the preparations for Broad Street being turned into a pedestrian-priority street…
Demonstration day for thinning works at city woodland
06 January 2017
People are being offered a ‘tree-mendous’ chance to watch a high-tech timber harvester at work next Saturday (14 January 2017) while a city woodland is ‘spruced’ up during…
Free family concert celebrates award winning children’s book
06 January 2017
A musical concert of The Bear and Piano children’s book is being held tomorrow - Saturday, 7 January. Families are invited to the free musical along with their favourite teddy bears at…
Council advises alternatives to East Tullos Recycling Centre as essential gas supply works restrict road access
05 January 2017
Aberdeen City Council has today (5 January) advised users of the Greenbank Crescent Household Waste Recycling Centre to use the city’s four other centres from 5.30am on 9 January onwards as…
New education centre opened at Duthie Park
04 January 2017
The Education Room in the David Welch Winter Gardens used to run workshops for school groups has re-opened after a £65,000 refurbishment. The work, which includes new glazing, flooring and a…
Largest fuel cell installation in the UK at new AECC
03 January 2017
The new £333million Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) is to have the largest fuel cell installation in the UK and on a par with the largest in Europe, it was revealed today. UK…