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Tributes to footballing giant Denis Law CBE - Scotland's only winner of Ballon d'Or - were made today (Wednesday 5 February 2025) at Aberdeen City Council’s Full Council meeting.

The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, who chairs the meeting, made special mention at the start of…

Aberdeen Lads Club and Cornerstone have received donations from the Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust to assist them with their projects in Aberdeen.

The Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust is an independent fund, set up to support registered charities who operate and undertake charitable work…

Six new Deputy Lieutenants have been  commissioned at a ceremony conducted by Aberdeen’s Lord-Lieutenant, Dr David Cameron.

Deputy Lieutenants are appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant to voluntarily carry out public duties on his behalf.  The Lord-Lieutenant is His Majesty The King’s…

Christmas in Aberdeen officially started today with the opening of the Christmas Village on Broad Street.

Organised by John Codona’s Pleasure Fairs on behalf of Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen Inspired, the village will be open 7-days a week throughout the festive period until 31…

Aberdeen’s annual Christmas Parade will light up the city centre this weekend when it takes place on Sunday (17 November).

Aberdeen's city centre will be filled with festive cheer as Christmas celebrations return next week. 

An oil portrait of Councillor Barney Crockett by Aberdeen-based artist Brodie Wilson has been unveiled at the city’s Art Gallery.

Councillor Crockett was Lord Provost of Aberdeen from 2017 to 2022 and in a tradition dating back to at least the late 1600s, many of the Lord Provosts of…

Aberdeen is set to sparkle over the festive period as a new light trail is added to the Christmas programme later this year. 

Aberdeen is celebrating today after the city won the champions of champions award – the Rosebowl - along with five other awards in the Scottish in bloom competitions.

The city – including community organisations, Friends groups, and residents,…

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…

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,…

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.