News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Reference to earliest Scottish vessel sailing to North America discovered in Aberdeen Archives
13 December 2018
The earliest documented reference to a Scottish ship sailing to North America has been discovered by a local researcher at Aberdeen City…
City’s new plan for British Sign Language introduced at festive community event
13 December 2018
Aberdeen City Council yesterday (Wednesday 12 December) celebrated the introduction of the city council’s first ever British Language (BSL) Plan. The event, which took place at the Town House…
End of objection period next week for the compulsory purchase order for Berryden Corridor Improvement Project
13 December 2018
The objection period for the compulsory purchase order by Aberdeen City Council for the Berryden Corridor Improvement Project is ending next Friday. The project will be a major upgrade to the city…
Aberdeen Crematorium chapels and reception area re-open after improvement works
12 December 2018
Services are being held again at Aberdeen Crematorium after a major refurbishment. The works, which cost around £1million, included replacing the existing entrance and reception area, new…
New tenant completes Marischal Square deal
12 December 2018
International creative working environment provider Spaces has become the latest occupier to sign-up at Marischal Square. Spaces, which is taking 26,400 sq ft on the first floor of…
Major section of AWPR to open tomorrow
11 December 2018
The Craibstone to Stonehaven and Charleston section of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) will open early tomorrow morning. This significant new section of road, which includes the A90…
Crowds flock to re-opened Music Hall
10 December 2018
A brand new era for one of Scotland’s best-loved venues began on Saturday (8 December) when the newly renovated and restored Aberdeen Music Hall, Scotland’s concert hall in the North…
Festivities continue with Aberdeen nativity scene blessing
07 December 2018
The Christmas in Aberdeen programme continues next week when a blessing service for the nativity scene in St Nicholas Kirkyard takes place. Reverend Stephen Taylor, the Lord Provost of Aberdeen…
Premiere of Russian film to be held in Aberdeen
07 December 2018
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett will attend the UK premiere of Russian film Sobibor, at the Belmont Filmhouse on Saturday 08 December at 5.30pm. The special screening, which is free to…
Aberdeen City Music School pupils invited to join the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
05 December 2018
Aberdeen City Music School today (5 December) celebrated the fantastic achievements of all four of its S6 leavers who have each been offered places at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Andrew…
Taxi drivers reminded of their responsibilities
05 December 2018
Aberdeen taxi drivers of wheelchair accessible vehicles are being reminded of their responsibilities under the law in a letter issued by the city’s Licensing Committee. Subject to a small…
Children’s Union Street shop designs go on public display
04 December 2018
An exhibition of Union Street shop designs drawn up by school children opened today at the Aberdeen Arts Centre. The project was run as part of the Union Street Conservation Area Regeneration…