News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Thousands visit Aberdeen’s parks and beaches on hottest day of the year
19 July 2016
Thousands of families, sun-worshippers and picnic-goers descended on Aberdeen’s parks and beach today (Tues 19 July) on the hottest day of the year. All the city’s parks and green spaces…
Aberdeen’s Festival of Light nominated for multiple awards
19 July 2016
SPECTRA 2016 - Aberdeen’s spectacular festival of light - has been nominated in three categories of The Drum Scottish Event Awards 2016, which recognise success and innovation within events and…
If you come down to Duthie Park this Sunday you’re in for a fun filled afternoon
15 July 2016
A fun-filled family afternoon with a host of environmentally-themed activities ranging from a live Harry Potter owl to scientific experiments are on offer in an Aberdeen park on Sunday 17 July. The…
Nearly quarter of a million journeys over the new Don crossing
15 July 2016
Nearly a quarter of a million vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian journeys have been made on the new £22.3million crossing over the River Don since it opened a month ago, Aberdeen City Council…
Dyce 3G pitch official opening
14 July 2016
Work has been completed on the installation of a new full-size 3G synthetic turf pitch with floodlighting at Dyce Academy playing fields. This is the first artificial pitch in the city to be…
Eye-catching wrap unveiled around Aberdeen Art Gallery
13 July 2016
A huge wrap was unveiled today (Wed) which covers the front of Aberdeen Art Gallery while it undergoes a £30million transformation. The eye-catching 12metre x 40metre wrap “Invest in Art…
New campaign launched to tackle anti-social behaviour at city centre car parks
13 July 2016
A new campaign has been launched by community safety partners to crack down on anti-social behaviour in car parks. Following reports of graffiti and other anti-social behaviour from members of the…
Aberdeen Hydrogen Bus Project shortlisted for national award
12 July 2016
The £21million green transport Aberdeen Hydrogen Bus Project has been shortlisted for two prestigious national local authority awards. The Aberdeen City Council-led project, which has backing…
Frontline services staff shortlisted for prestigious national awards
12 July 2016
Staff at Aberdeen City Council have been shortlisted for in five categories in a national award for their innovative approaches to community empowerment, renewable energy, service delivery, and…
Free Talks at Aberdeen City Libraries
08 July 2016
Aberdeen City Libraries will host a series of free events celebrating the work of Charles Dickens from 11 to 18 July. Monday 11 July from 6- 7pm A free talk on the serials of Charles Dickens…
BP Big Screens brings free opera live from Covent Garden to Duthie Park
08 July 2016
Dramatic narratives, reflective arias, impassioned duets and fiery choruses – including the world famous Anvil Chorus - are on offer with a special screening of The Royal Opera’s…
Inspector of Crematoria Scotland report on Aberdeen Crematorium
07 July 2016
A report has been published today by the Inspector of Crematoria Scotland on Aberdeen Crematorium after he was invited there by ACC Chief Executive Angela Scott. The report, which came after a visit…