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For the first time in hundreds of years, the 10th-century Book of Deer has returned to the North East, where it may have originated. The rare example of a pocket gospel will be on display at Aberdeen Art Gallery, on loan from Cambridge…

Two commemorative plaques are to be erected after committee approval (Tuesday 21 June) – one to mark a woman who was a doctor, social welfare pioneer and politician and the other one to acknowledge the history of a structure in Old Aberdeen.

Aberdeen City Council, in co-operation with Scottish Cycling, multiple Grampian cycling clubs, Sweetspot Group and GetAbout, is pleased to announce a packed day of cycling activities across the city centre to celebrate the Tour of Britain Grand Depart on 3rd September 2022. 

The…

The city of Aberdeen is preparing to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a number of events planned to allow residents and visitors to the city the chance to take part in the historic celebrations.

The celebrations will begin on the evening of Thursday 2nd June when a traditional…

Following the latest update to Scotland’s Strategic Framework COVID-19 Guidance, Aberdeen City Libraries are extending the opening hours of several libraries from today (Monday 28 March).

 

Aberdeen City…

Entries are being encouraged from charity and not for profit organisations for the chance to take part in the second Aberdeen Highland Games mascot challenge.

 

The Aberdeen Highland Games will…

This weekend [Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 March] the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums invite visitors to get to know them better. 

The first ever Friends Weekend takes place at Aberdeen Art Gallery on Saturday and Sunday, with free drop-in tote bag screen-printing…

Aberdeen City Library is playing host from today (Thursday 24 February) to a pop-up British Library exhibition about the role news plays in our society.

 

The iconic library is one of 30 venues across the UK featuring the…

A public consultation to gather information from residents and visitors to George Street and nearby streets as the first step towards a potential masterplan for the area is under way.

The questionnaire comprises of eight questions, some of which are multiple choice over specific issues…

The City of Aberdeen will commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) with a special event in the Cowdray Hall at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill on Thursday 27 January.

Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) – is held internationally on 27 January to remember the six…

Direct stakeholder engagement has started today with businesses and residents in the Belmont Street Quarter to shape what the outdoor eating areas will look like and take into consideration their operational requirements.

Aberdeen City Council’s city…