News Archive
A new book which highlights fifty treasures in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire’s world-renowned archives is being launched today (25th November).
The Written Record: 50 Treasures from…
Aberdeen’s Christmas lights are to be switched on this Sunday (20th November) with a festive themed parade.
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, will get the festivities underway, with Santas on scooters setting off just after 5.15pm followed by the Charlie House Santa…
19 November 2022 – 5 March 2023, Aberdeen Art Gallery
Jerwood Art Fund Makers Open, the latest special exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery,…
Aberdeen has successfully bid to bring the much-loved Tall Ships back to the Granite City in 2025 - for the first time in over a quarter of a century - it was announced today (Friday 18 November).
The news will bring back happy memories for those who remember when the city previously…
The countdown to Christmas in Aberdeen officially started today with the opening of the Christmas Village to boost festive spirits.
‘Curated in the Quad’, run in partnership with Charlie House, is returning to spectacular Marischal College each weekend in the lead-up to Christmas,…
Aberdeen City Libraries are taking part in Book Week Scotland, the annual celebration of books and reading that takes place from 14 to 20 November with a series of events that will appeal to all ages.
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The build-up to festive celebrations will get under way in Aberdeen next month with the opening of the Christmas Village and Lights Switch-On.
Aberdeen City Council, in partnership with John Codona’s Pleasure Fairs and Aberdeen Inspired, will officially open the Christmas Village…
Aberdeen City Libraries is taking part in the Year of Stories 2022 this autumn with a series of storytelling sessions for children aged 8 to 11 exploring the wealth of traditional stories and folk tales from the North East.
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Aberdeen City Council’s Urgent Business Committee today agreed to submit a bid for Aberdeen to host the 2025 Tall Ships event. The bid will be made in partnership with the Port of Aberdeen and Business Improvement District operator Aberdeen Inspired.
The closing date for submissions is…
The Christmas season is nearly upon us, and Aberdeen is set to sparkle this festive season as Christmas celebrations return to the city again later this year.
Residents and visitors alike will be pleased to see traditional favourites return to the festive events line-up including the…
Aberdeen’s fireworks display is set to return to the Beach Esplanade, on 5 November, for the first time since 2019.
The display, which has been missing from the calendar for the past two years due to COVID19 restrictions, is typically attended by more…
A Community Development Worker who helped Ukrainians fleeing their war-torn country has been voted this year’s People’s Champion in Aberdeen City Council’s Star Awards.
Dorothy Burke was recognised for her passion and commitment at work, and in particular for…