News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Pioneering Egyptologist to be celebrated at new Aberdeen attraction
22 July 2019
She wrote a guidebook to Cairo Museum for soldiers stationed in Egypt during the First World War, produced another covering the pyramids of Giza, and lived for a time in a…
Was Aberdeen the birthplace of Scotch Whisky?
19 July 2019
Historians have uncovered the earliest ever reference to a still for distilling Scotch whisky which suggests the origins of the spirit may lie in the thriving renaissance burgh of Aberdeen.…
Plan for 283 council homes moves ahead
18 July 2019
The biggest council house building programme in Aberdeen in more than half a century took another major step forward today as plans progressed for 283 new homes. First Endeavour LLP is set to…
A world first for Aberdeen as hydrogen ambitions grow
18 July 2019
Aberdeen is set to become the first city in the world to introduce hydrogen-powered double decker buses. The new additions to the hydrogen fleet will underline the city’s role as a pioneer in…
Commitment to citizens explained in concise document
18 July 2019
An aspirational report which reaffirms Aberdeen City Council’s commitment to its citizens is now available in a summarised format to encourage people of all ages to find out more. Launched in…
Hydrogen opportunities to take centre stage at Aberdeen festival
17 July 2019
Aberdeen will play host to a Hydrogen Festival this autumn as the opportunities to embrace the transition to a low carbon economy are put in the spotlight. The festival will run from 30 September to…
Start date announced for Provost Skene’s House
12 July 2019
Work on the redevelopment of historic Provost Skene’s House (PSH) as a new visitor attraction is due to start on July 22 this year. The renovation of the historic building is scheduled to take…
First look for new Torry community hub
12 July 2019
An image along with information on the new community hub for Torry has been revealed by Aberdeen City Council. The Torry Hub is being designed to include a primary school and early years provision…
Access to a section of Aberdeen beach to be closed due to coastal erosion
11 July 2019
Access to a 500m section of Aberdeen beach is being closed to the public from Friday 12 July due to considerable erosion of sand caused by recent storms. An estimated 140,000 tonnes has been…
30 days to go until first chance to see P&J Live
11 July 2019
Today marks 30 days to go until P&J Live – the multi-million-pound new events venue in Aberdeen - opens to the public for the first time. A free, ticketed event called Preview @ P…
World renowned photographer Martin Parr first to premier work in redeveloped Aberdeen Art Gallery
10 July 2019
Work by Martin Parr, one of the world’s leading photographers, is to be the first special exhibition in the new BP Galleries at Aberdeen Art Gallery. The Art Gallery will re-open to the public…
New investment to support Aberdeen’s hydrogen ambitions
05 July 2019
A tender process has been launched as Aberdeen bids to build on its reputation as a centre of excellence for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The £100k study is jointly funded by Aberdeen…