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More than 1.4million people took part in activities at Sport Aberdeen venues in a 12-month period, an Aberdeen City Council committee was told.

The organisation also hosted 179 events including national and international competitions and exceeded targets in several key performance areas,…

The Denis Law Legacy Trail has taken a further step forward with the announcement that Fine Day Studio has been commissioned to deliver the trail.

Consisting of ten locations in Printfield, the trail will allow citizens and visitors to celebrate, learn and be inspired by Denis Law, the…

Legendary Aberdeen FC Captain Willie Miller officially opened a new Cruyff Court – an outdoor community sports facility – in Tillydrone today.

Cruyff Court Willie Miller was named in honour of the Dons’ skipper who led the team to the Cup Winners’ Cup victory over Real Madrid in 1983.

Artists are being sought to commission a public walking trail consisting of ten locations in Printfield, allowing citizens and visitors to celebrate, learn and be inspired by Denis Law, the legendary Scottish footballer who grew up in the area.

With the costs being met by the UK Shared…

Work started today on a new Cruyff Court – an outdoor community sports facility – in Aberdeen.  

Local contractor, Hunter Construction Limited, was appointed as the main contractor last month for the court, which will be built in Tillydrone and is expected to be completed in Spring…

The Council is consulting on the closure of Bucksburn Swimming Pool. 

The aim is to understand the impact on the community and in particular, any impacts related to protected characteristics. 

 More information and to take part in the consultation can be found via…

A local contractor has been appointed to build Aberdeen’s third Cruyff Court in Tillydrone, a council committee heard today.

 

The Finance…

The delivery of Aberdeen’s third Cruyff Court, to be named in honour of Aberdeen FC’s legendary skipper Willie Miller, was given a boost today when councillors approved additional funds for the project.  

Thousands of people turned up to Hazlehead Park on Sunday to enjoy the 2023 Aberdeen Highland Games. 

The day included traditional Highland Games competitions, including Highland Dancing and Solo Piping, as well as family-fun activities such as a climbing wall, facepainting, crazy…

The countdown is on as Aberdeen’s Highland Games returns to Hazlehead Park this Sunday. 

The Aberdeen Highland Games will take place from 10am to 5:30pm and is set to be a day of fun-filled activities that the whole family can enjoy. 

The programme will include…

Aberdeen Football Club and the Gothenburg Greats team will join an illustrious roll of honour when the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen is bestowed upon them on Friday 12 May.

Recipients have included international figures such as Mikhail Gorbachev and Nelson and Winnie Mandela, Sir…

Aberdeen has won ‘Sporting Event of the Year’ for the GetAbout Aberdeen Cycling Festival at the E Awards, which celebrates excellence and innovation in Scottish events.  

The GetAbout Aberdeen Cycling Festival was held on Saturday 3rd September last year on the eve of the AJ Bell…