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Pupils and staff representing Aberdeen City Music Service are set to perform in Regensburg this summer to mark the 70th anniversary of the twinning of the two cities.
Members of the Council’s Education and Children’s Services Committee today (29 April) approved the pupils visit to…
Local history enthusiasts are being encouraged to book a visit to ‘Explore Your Archive’ as Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives re-opens today (29 April) for in-person research visits at the Town House on Broad Street. The Archives have been closed to the…
Two new free mini trail walking guides for The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 were today launched with printed copies of the compact city centre routes available from selected shops, cafes, pubs, and restaurants in the area.
The family-friendly Maritime Stories Mini Trail and Union Street…
Every Council-run primary school in Aberdeen will be sent a “treasure chest” of Tall Ships goodies to spark their imagination and excitement before the 50-strong fleet arrives in the Granite City this July.
Along with the thrill of the Treasure Boxes and learning packs, each school will…
Aberdonians are being encouraged to dust off their hidden treasures and bring them along to the city’s Art Gallery to be valued free of charge by experts from auctioneers Lyon &…
A new source of cultural funding for local organisations and individuals, who would otherwise not receive creative investment, will be launched on Monday 28 April, by Aberdeen City Council.
The Acorn Fund will be open to Aberdeen-based organisations, community groups and individuals, to…
A Sea Journey, the stirring Tall Ships Aberdeen anthem which had its debut recital by Abbotswell School pupils last week, is now available to watch and hear in a new video
The official Aberdeen anthem for this summer’s much-anticipated Tall Ships spectacular was given its premiere yesterday (Thursday 27 March) to great acclaim.
In another first for The Tall Ships Races, the event's official mascot - Dorry the Dolphin…
From 1 April 2025 Provost Skene’s House will be open: April to October Thursday to Monday 10am-5pm (Sunday 11am-4pm) Admission free About Provost Skene’s House Provost Skene’s House celebrates the pioneering people of Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland…
Aberdeen’s Christmas Village is set to return to the city later this year following positive feedback on last year’s event.
Councillors from the Finance and Resources Committee yesterday agreed an update on the event after an independent evaluation of the Christmas Village was…
Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives will re-open to the public for research visits at the Town House on Broad Street on Tuesday 29 April. The Archives have been closed to the…
Two talented musicians are celebrating success at the Aberdeen finals of the Scottish Young Musicians Competition 2025, held at the Cowdray Hall, earlier this week.
Violinist Michelle Tse, a pupil at Aberdeen Grammar School, won the Aberdeen City Council Senior Solo Performer of the Year…