News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Construction work begins on multi-million pound school for children with complex additional needs
08 December 2015
A turf-cutting ceremony to mark the start of construction work on a £17million school for children with additional support needs arising from severe and complex factors in Aberdeen, has been held…
EcoCity Awards for community groups and schools
07 December 2015
Projects which have been organised by community groups and schools to improve the environment of Aberdeen have been recognised at a city-wide awards ceremony. The Aberdeen EcoCity Awards, organised…
Duthie Park joint runners up in UK’s Best Park competition
02 December 2015
One of Aberdeen's best-loved parks has been made joint runner-up in a competition to find the UK's Best Park.Duthie Park, which is run by Aberdeen City Council, came top in Scotland in the contest,…
City Council essential website maintenance
02 December 2015
Essential maintenance is to take place from Friday 4 December to Monday 7 December to the Aberdeen City Council website. Some online services will not be available. These include Accord Card top-…
City centre Nativity scene blessing tomorrow
29 November 2015
A blessing service for the Christmas Crib in the grounds of St Nicholas Kirkyard is to take place tomorrow. (Tues 1 Dec) The event takes place with members of the Aberdeen Churches Together,…
Christmas Light Switch-on Parade
29 November 2015
More than 15,000 people watched a colourful carnival parade today as Aberdeen's Christmas lights were switched on in Union Street. The event was one of several major festive events happening in the…
Christmas Tree Lights Switched On
26 November 2015
Hundreds of people attended the Switch-On Ceremony for Aberdeen's Christmas Tree yesterday.The 35-ft Norway Spruce, which is a gift every year from the city's twin city of Stavanger in Norway,…
Launch of Green Santa recycling campaign
26 November 2015
Aberdeen City Council's Recycling Team has once again teamed up with local pupils and students for the annual Green Santa campaign, which focuses on recycling and re-use in the run up to Christmas.…
16 Days of Action campaign starts
25 November 2015
An international campaign which calls for the elimination of violence against women and children is supported with a series of events in Aberdeen which have started.The 16 Days of Action campaign,…
Another accolade for city environment project
25 November 2015
An environmental project which has transformed an area of Aberdeen from a neglected spot to a colourful wildflower meadow teaming with insects, birds and other wildlife has been given a second…
Aberdeen Transformed Into Wonderland
25 November 2015
The Granite City's transformation into a winter wonderland is complete following the official launch of the Aberdeen Christmas Village.The spectacular festive attraction has been spearheaded by…
Free St Andrew’s Day Ceilidh in Aberdeen
25 November 2015
People will be able to dance the night away at a free ceilidh in Aberdeen to celebrate St Andrew's Day.Folk are invited to drop in to the St Andrew's Day Ceilidh on the Terrace which is being held in…