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Visitors and locals alike have taken part in a series of events and activities to celebrate Aberdeen’s maritime heritage and future.  

Festival of the Sea was a two-week celebration that took place from 15-28 July that explored Aberdeen’s relationship with the sea and coastline…

Expressions of interest are being encouraged to appoint a new tenant operator for Aberdeen’s historic Glover House.

Located in Bridge of Don, the Category B Listed granite building has long been associated with Fraserburgh-born Thomas Blake Glover (1838-1911), described as the founding…

Aberdeen’s Festival of the Sea celebrations continue this weekend with a family-fun weekend in Union Terrace Gardens.  

Stories of the Sea, an exciting free weekend, will take place from 11am to 4pm this Saturday and Sunday at Union Terrace Gardens.  

Aberdeen City Council…

The countdown is on as a new festival celebrating Aberdeen’s maritime heritage and future drops anchor next week.

The Festival of the Sea will be a two-week celebration from 15th to 28th July exploring Aberdeen’s relationship with the sea and coastline through a wide range of events across…

More than 1,000 serving military personnel, veterans, reservists and cadet and youth organisations are set to parade through the city centre to mark Armed Forces Day this month.  

Residents and visitors alike are invited to watch the 2024 parade on Saturday 29 June, which will also…

A new festival looking at Aberdeen’s maritime heritage and future is set to drop anchor in the city this July.  

The Festival of the Sea will be a two-week celebration from 15th to 28th July of Aberdeen’s relationship with the sea and coastline.

Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader…

Aberdeen is preparing for the return of the popular Highland Games to Hazlehead Park next month.  

The Aberdeen Highland Games, taking place on 16 June from 10am to 5:30pm, is set to be a fun-filled day of activities that all ages can enjoy.  

The Lord Provost of Aberdeen,…

A consultation on a proposed Busking Code of Practice has been extended to the end of June.  

The Busking Proposed Code of Practice aims to help buskers contribute to Aberdeen’s cultural vibrancy by promoting a harmonious and respectful busking environment in the city centre.  …

The Belmont Cinema, major restorations to His Majesty’s Theatre, a taekwondo group, and a community radio station are among a raft of local organisations which are to benefit from grants approved today.

Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee agreed the monies for projects…

Aberdeen's Remembering Together Project,  part of Scotland's Covid Community Memorial Programme, has announced that the city's memorial will be located in Bon Accord Gardens.

Constructed from upcycled local granite, it will be created by George King Architects .

The programme is…

A marketplace of charities showcasing support available to those living in Northfield took place on Saturday at Northfield Academy.  

The Northfield Celtic Celebration is the last of three monthly events for those living in Northfield, hosted by the Community Learning and Development…

Aberdeen, UK – 6 March 2024 – The countdown is on for The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, with just 500 days to go until the city hosts its most significant event in decades.

The Tall Ships Races is the largest free family event in Europe and returns to Aberdeen after 28 years, expecting…