Spectra, Scotland’s award-winning festival of light, opened last night (Thursday 8 February) in Aberdeen with a spectacular 10th anniversary programme that will light up the city centre until Sunday 11 February.
Inspired by the theme of ‘Connections’, the festival sees some of Aberdeen’s…
Children and young people are to receive encouragement to get involved in shaping Aberdeen’s city centre and beachfront masterplan from an unusual source – a pair of animated seagulls, Dave and Sam.
The savvy seagulls, not to be confused with…
Council Co-leaders, Christian Allard and Ian Yuill have welcomed progress on the latest phase of the ambitious regeneration of the city’s beachfront shoreline which places safety and futureproofing at the forefront.
Councillors today approved report recommendations to refer the third phase…
Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums announce a new concert series especially for music lovers. Classics @ the Cowdray features an irresistible blend of classical and popular music performed by the Aberdeen-based Nova Quartet at Cowdray Hall.
The new…
Inspired by one of the new art installations, which will be on display during the Spectra festival Aberdeen City Council has, in collaboration with local businesses, created a Hidden Butterfly Trail and competition, to celebrate the fusion of art, community and…
The dismantling of the playpark in Hazlehead Park began yesterday (Monday 5 February) to make way for a £1million replacement playpark, which is designed to cater for all ages of youngsters.
There will be new structures located at the site of the current playpark, which will comprise of…
As part of a series of planned visits, members of the Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee visited Aberdeen Cyrenians last week (31 January) to hear from staff and volunteers.
Aberdeen Cyrenians is a local charity and social care provider, supporting some of the most vulnerable people in…
People have the opportunity to share their views via a public consultation on the refreshed Local Outcome Improvement Plan and Locality Plans for north, south and central areas of the city launched by Community Planning Aberdeen yesterday (Monday 5 February).
Following the analysis of data…
Three community projects including a full inclusive outdoor sensory playground for young people with complex needs have received funding worth nearly £400,000.
Camphill School Aberdeen is to receive an award of £250,976 for the adventure playground for children and young people with…
Domestic and commercial customers in eligible properties in Torry will be able to enter agreements to get their heating supplied by the Torry Heat Network.
Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee agreed the move after a report set out how the agreements would be reached.…
A cruise ships volunteer programme which will help to give a positive first impression of the region has been awarded a £67,080 grant at the Finance and Resources Committee.
VisitAberdeenshire’s Welcome to Aberdeenshire volunteer scheme was created to meet and help to orientate visitors in…
A new heating system which will enable net zero aspirations is to be installed in a city church.
Oldmachar Church of Scotland was awarded a £30,000 grant for an upgraded heating system at Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee.
The small church in the Bridge of Don…