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The organisers behind Spectra, Scotland’s festival of light, are urging local businesses to complete a survey following the end of this year’s festival.
Aberdeen City Council are gathering feedback from visitors and local businesses to evaluate the success of the event and inform…
Spectra, Scotland’s festival of light, returns to bring sparkle back to Aberdeen’s city centre again this evening with a stunning display of light installations.
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The spectacular Tall Ships Race will visit Aberdeen for four days in 2025 as part of the international sailing event, organisers have announced.
Sail Training International have released details of the route, which will see the vessels set out from Le Havre in France,…
Residents and visitors alike are invited to bring in 2023 with the return of the ultimate Aberdeen Street Party, the first to held since 2019, featuring some of The Killers greatest hits from tribute act The Kopycat Killers.
Three top-class acts will perform live on stage at Schoolhill…
Beautiful snowglobes have appeared on the front of Aberdeen Art Gallery – drawn by pupils at two primary schools showing aspects of the city centre they love.
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Aberdeen’s Christmas programme will continue on Monday (28th November) when a blessing service for the nativity scene in St Nicholas Kirkyard will take place.
Reverend Gary Smith will welcome members of the public and local schools for the service on Monday at 10:30am, followed by…
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…
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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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…