We're putting in the pavement extension benches today (and bonnie flowers in them) in the temporary pedestrianised areas as part of the ringfenced Spaces for People grant which lets us create spaces to help people to physically distance. πΆββοΈ πΈβ€οΈ
An exceptional candidate to play a major role in the implementation of Homewards in Aberdeen following its launch by Prince William.
Prince William visited Tillydrone Community Campus last Tuesday for the Homewards Programme launch.
More info π
King Charles III visited Aberdeen today to meet families forced to flee their country because of conflict and to thank the city for providing a place of refuge and humanitarian aid.
Find out more here:
Aberdeen Football Clubβs application for planning consent for a new stadium and associated facilities at Kingsford has been approved by Councillors at todayβs special Council meeting.
Aberdeen has won gold in Britain in Bloom!
We won the 'city' category and many congratulations to the Council's environmental services staff and the communities involved in the bid.
There's more information at
Her Majesty The Queen today officially opened a Safe Space in Aberdeen Art Gallery where victims of domestic abuse can ask for help from staff.
Queen Camilla also unveiled a sculpture in memory of those lost to & survivors of domestic abuse.
More info at
We are delighted that Aberdeen has been chosen by The Royal Foundation as one of 6 launch locations for Homewards. A programme that will demonstrate it is possible to end homelessness, making it rare, brief, and unrepeated. More news to follow.
Yesterday King Charles III visited Aberdeen to meet families forced to flee their country because of conflict and to thank the city for providing a place of refuge and humanitarian aid.
Here are some fantastic photos showing the King's visit to Aberdeen.
A senior pupil at
@stmacharacademy
has achieved the top grade in Higher Biology in Scotland.
Huge congratulations and well done to Hafsa Ahmad.
Hafsa is pictured with her special certificate from the Royal Society of Biology.
@RoyalSocBio
Aberdeen Football Club and the Gothenburg Greats were today awarded the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen at a ceremony held at Pittodrie Stadium.
Read more here:
A preferred operator was agreed at a council committee today to bring the Belmont Cinema back to life again.
Belmont Community Cinema Ltd have set out plans to reopen the building as an independent, not-for-profit cinema.
More info is at
The Back Wynd steps have re-opened today after works to repair and refurbish them have been completed. The steps link Union Street to The Green.
We apologise for any inconvenience the closure has caused.
We've installed new exterior lights at Marischal College and, to say 'thank you' to all the key workers in the city, we've created a rainbow on the front of the building.
To find out more (and a special message from the Lord Provost of Aberdeen), go to
The Prince of Wales today (27 June) visited Tillydrone Community Campus to launch his Royal Foundation's Homewards Programme - which aims to end homelessness.
A big thanks to the taxi drivers who helped out (and the kind offers from other folk too) for the people stranded at the bus station. They are either on their way home, got accommodation, and we have assisted with accommodation too.
Marischal College it lit up tonight to show acceptance of autistic people and to celebrate all they bring to the wider community.
#autismacceptance
#lightitupgold
That's my updates finished for tonight & thanks to all our operational staff who have been out in Storm Arwen tonight & overnight, staff working behind the scenes, & of course to emergency services and SSE colleagues too. There'll be updates tomorrow morning. Stay safe everyone.
Marischal College and Poised (located withn Marischal Square) are lit up tonight to celebrate the 2nd birthday of AberNecessities, who provide support to some of the most vulnerable families in Aberdeen City and Shire.
Aberdeen-based SugarBird Wines is today announced as the preferred bidder for the Burns Pavilion at Union Terrace Gardens bringing high quality wine from around the world to the heart of the city centre.
It is due to open later in the year.
More info π
Aberdeen FCβs application for planning consent for a new stadium and associated facilities at Kingsford has been recommended for approval by Aberdeen City Council planners. The report has now been published and will be considered by councillors on Monday:
We have produced a fly-through video to help people visualise the draft design for Union Street, from Market Street to Bridge Street -
The video will be used as part of stakeholder engagement.
Please remember the video depicts draft designs.
We are excited to announce much-loved local restaurant Maggieβs Grill is to bring its home-cooked field-to-fork soul food to Marischal Square β filling the last empty leisure space at the development. π
It's is due to open in the Spring.
More info π
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.
Read more here:
Aberdeen city schools, staff and young people demonstrating that no matter how great the storm - the rainbow will always be brighter. One great team working, learning and achieving together.
#aberdeenLearns
#GoogleForEdu
#homeLearning
Marischal College is being lit in rainbow colours on Monday 13th March to celebrate Neurodiversity Week. Find out more about Neurodiversity at - Neurodiversity Celebration Week
The worldβs first hydrogen powered double decker bus has arrived in Aberdeen! π³ π π We are very excited at playing our part in the city's transition to green energy - find out more at
@FirstAberdeen
@firstbusnews
@Wright_bus
Following the sad announcement of Her Majesty The Queenβs death by The Royal Household, we will now enter a 10 day period of mourning.
Updates will be posted on our social media channels as well as our dedicated webpage here:
We've been awarded a Β£1.76million grant from the
#SpacesforPeople
fund for works to be carried out to allow for social distancing in city streets - find out more at
@SustransScot
π πΆββοΈ πΆπΌ π² π
A plaque dedicated to the 19 men who left Aberdeen to join the International Brigade to fight fascism in the Spanish Civil War, was unveiled following a rededication service held in the Music Hall on Saturday 25 January.
@LordProvostAbdn
@IBMT_SCW
Thousands lined Union Street this evening to see the Christmas Lights and Tree switched-on in style with a festive themed parade led by Aberdeen Lord Provost, Dr David Cameron and the Mayor of Stavanger Mrs Sissel Knudsen Hegdal.
Potential designs for how city centre streets could look as part of the City Centre and Beach Masterplan are revealed today along with online public consultation.
They include play areas, public art, events spaces & greening the area.
More info π
The world's first hydrogen double decker buses are starting on their service routes in Aberdeen tomorrow! Find out more at
@FirstBusNews
@FirstAberdeen
A huge THANK YOU to all the key workers across Aberdeen who continue to provide valuable help and support to those most in need. ππ
#ClapForKeyWorkers
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has announced today that Aberdeen Art Gallery β designed by Hoskins Architects β is the winner of the 2021 Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.
@AbdnArtMuseums
@RIASmembership
@Hoskins_Arch
An amazing end to an incredible weekend! Denis Law, Di Law and the Lord Provost were greeted by cheering crowds on the Town House balcony to celebrate the Freedom of the City award at the end of the Christmas lights switch-on parade.
#DenisLaw
Transformative changes for the city centre & beachfront were today agreed at committee.
They include the pedestrianisation of Union St Central, new market & the beach with plans for a pier & a sports area which could include a new AFC stadium.
More info π
We're in the final stages of preparing for the David Welch Winter Gardens to reopen and will publicise details in the near future.
Our staff have continued to look after the gardens throughout lockdown and they're looking great!
Today, we remember the 167 people who died in the Piper Alpha disaster on this day 34 years ago.
The tragic loss of life will never be forgotten in Aberdeen and the North-east and our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of all involved.
Any spare taxi drivers are requested to go to the bus station as there are passengers stranded. People should be aware there are no more buses leaving from the bus station tonight.
Congratulations to John Naples-Campbell, Principle Teacher in Expressive Arts at Dyce Academy in making the prestigious Times Educational Supplement 2018 top ten of influential people in Scottish education.
We have a cute new woolly addition to the animals at Pets' Corner in Hazlehead Park! Meet our new baby boy alpaca which was born there, and primary aged youngsters can put forward suggestions for his name when they visit. More info can be found at
Union Terrace Gardens have now reopened after a major refurbishment!
It now has improved wheelchair access and new amenities such as a new play area for children, toilets, and cafes while restoring historic features.
More information is at
Marischal College has now lit up blue to mark World Diabetes Day. The campaign raises awareness of the importance of diabetes and to keep diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight.
@DiabetesUK
People in Aberdeen turned out to show their support for the cityβs
@ArmedForcesDay
parade today.
The parade saw more than 1,000 serving, veteran and cadet force personnel accompanied by massed pipes and drums and vintage military vehicles make their way along Union Street.
King George VI bridge is to reopen in both directions in the next few days after specialist repairs, resurfacing & waterproofing work has finished ahead of schedule.
It is due to reopen on Tuesday & restrictions on Bridge of Dee also lifted.
More info π
An updated design for incorporating buses and a segregated cycle lane for the entire length of Union Street as part of the City Centre Masterplan was today agreed by a council committee.
More information is at
Ryan, a Primary 2 pupil from
@FernieleaSchool
, caught our eye with his striking photography. Using his time during lockdown, Ryans skills have improved and photography has become a true passion for him. I think we can agree he has a real talent...
#abdntogether
@AberdeenCC
has announced today that The McGinty's Group - a local award-winning hospitality group - is the preferred operator for the new multi-million-pound Aberdeen market development.
@McgintysGroup
A 142-year-old fountain in Victoria Park has been turned back onβ thanks to fundraising efforts of community groups & the Common Good Fund.
The work on the historic structure started last September & finished this week with it back on.
More info π
This week Marischal College will be lighting up red from Thursday to Sunday for Scottish Poppy Appeal and National Diabetes Day.
Visit:
@poppyscotland
@DiabetesUK
We really enjoyed Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, lighting up the city centre once again over the weekend and hope that you did too!!
If you went along and saw the stunning installations, share your photos with us by using
#SpectraABDN
!
@SPECTRAaberdeen
Nearly 1,000 people attended an Act Of Remembrance for the 167 men who died in the Piper Alpha tragedy, held in Aberdeen yesterday. The special service marked the 30th anniversary of the tragedy.
@oilandgasuk
@UKOGChaplain
#PiperAlpha
We are delighted to say that this evening's Christmas lights switch on parade is going ahead as scheduled and we look forward to seeing everyone there.
Major works upgrading Union Street Central including more pavement space & an entrance for new market building are to start Monday Apr 29.
It will be more attractive & vibrant and help walking & cycling. There will be access to shops & businesses.
More π
The Scottish Government has today announced local restrictions in Aberdeen to control the spread of COVID-19. The Council is awaiting further guidance and will be providing updates in due course.
The works we've carried out in the city centre along with clearing up weeds and other debris from lockdown are helping to attract more people back to the area. For more information, including 'before' and 'after' photos, click on
Today is Thank a Teacher Day. Join us to say thank you to teachers who are making a difference not only during these unprecedented times, but every day of the year. ππ»
And that's a wrap! A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and supported SPECTRA 2018! To all of our artists, volunteers, stewards and everyone who helps SPECTRA to be a great success - we couldn't do it without you!