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Hazlehead Cemetery has just over 5,000 used lairs and space for approximately 650 more cremation casket lairs and 850 more burial lairs. It is estimated that this will mean the current site at ...
Aberdeen Art Gallery has welcomed its one millionth visitor since re-opening in November 2019 following its landmark redevelopment. Eleanor Watson of Giffnock was visiting with her sister and nephew.
The Tall Ships Races will be Scotland’s biggest event in 2025, expecting to attract at least 400,000 visits from July 19 to July 22, 2025. Aberdeen will be the only UK host port for the Tall Ships ...
On 19 June 2023 the Aberdeen Local Development Plan 2023 was formally adopted by the Council and constituted as part of the statutory Development Plan. It will be used to guide decisions on planning ...
Aberdeen Maritime Museum volunteers have recorded a selection of stories relating to ships built in Aberdeen and the city’s maritime history. Visitors can listen to the stories on the Bloomberg ...
The first part of a £50million redevelopment of Aberdeen beach was officially opened today with the unveiling of the new-look Broadhill. Aberdeen’s Lord Provost, Councillor David Cameron, toasted the ...
A consultation is to be held on the potential of hundreds more streets across Aberdeen becoming safer with the expansion of a 20mph speed limit into built-up areas. The Council’s Net Zero, Environment ...
Aberdeen City Council is aiming to establish a “hydrogen valley” in the North East that integrates production, storage, and end-use applications. The TH2ISTLE project could significantly contribute to ...
Pedestrians and cyclists are asked to avoid the Mugiemoss side of Persley Bridge as there are reports of raw sewage on the road. Scottish Water is aware of the incident. People are asked to avoid ...
Union Terrace Gardens has re-opened today after a £28.3million refurbishment which improves wheelchair access and includes new amenities such as a new play area for children, toilets, and cafes while ...
Curators at Aberdeen Art Gallery have taken the bold move of displaying over 180 ceramic items by artist-potters on open shelving and inviting visitors to pick them up to take a closer look in a new ...
A phased approach for the demolition of council and private homes affected by RAAC was agreed by the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee on March 11, 2025. The indicative plan ...