News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
City’s archives team to navigate Aberdeen Harbour Board Collection
27 June 2019
Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives are set to catalogue the archives of Aberdeen Harbour – a history that spans nearly 900 years – thanks to funding from Archives Revealed, it has…
Residents of city urged to take part in 24-hour litter pick
26 June 2019
Residents young and old are being urged to help their local community by taking part in a 24-hour litter pick of Aberdeen tomorrow – by simply picking up litter near their home, school or…
Aberdeen graduate returns to “the best library” to give talk on her success in publishing
26 June 2019
Aberdeen Grammar alumna and Aberdeen University graduate Kate Macdonald is to return to her favourite library to give a talk about publishing. Featured in the Press…
£13 million council housing development nears completion
26 June 2019
The second phase of a major council housing development in Aberdeen has been completed – with more than half the properties now occupied. Fifty out of 80 homes have been delivered at the…
Statement: Beach Ballroom options appraisal
25 June 2019
At Aberdeen City Council’s annual budget meeting in March, councillors agreed to carry out an options appraisal to consider the future delivery model for the Beach Ballroom. Recent media…
Early Learning and Childcare Academy launches quality award scheme for North East Scotland
25 June 2019
The Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Academy Scotland has launched a new quality awards scheme recognising good practice in early learning and childcare settings across the North East of Scotland…
Aberdeen City Council adopts international guidelines on anti-Semitism
24 June 2019
Aberdeen City Council today (Monday 24 June) unanimously approved a motion by the Lord Provost of Aberdeen to adopt the international guidelines on anti-Semitism. The International Holocaust…
Tour of Britain plans move into top gear following approval for north-east debut
24 June 2019
Professional cycling’s Tour of Britain is set to make its north-east debut next year after plans to bring the showpiece event to the region were given the final seal of approval. Aberdeen City…
Aberdeen prepares for Armed Forces Day celebration
24 June 2019
Crowds will line Union Street as Aberdeen welcomes more than 1,000 serving, veteran and cadet force personnel when they parade through the city centre to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 29 June.…
Public urged to keep Eyes Open for children at risk
24 June 2019
Everyone in Aberdeen is being encouraged to keep their Eyes Open for children at risk during the school holidays. As Aberdeen City schools prepare to ring the end of term bell for the holidays, a…
Dyce Academy links up with national charity to support disadvantaged pupils
21 June 2019
Dyce Academy has finalised an agreement with a national charity on a project that will support disadvantaged pupils. The project will see surplus ASDA food products donated to the school and…
Sand mountain ranges set for Aberdeen Beach this Sunday
21 June 2019
Visitors to Aberdeen Beach this Sunday (23 June) can help sculpt the beach into hundreds of mountains of sand. First There Is a Mountain by artist Katie Paterson connects participants in 25 coastal…