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The Council is consulting on the closure of Bucksburn Swimming Pool. 

The aim is to understand the impact on the community and in particular, any impacts related to protected characteristics. 

 More information and to take part in the consultation can be found via…

A local contractor has been appointed to build Aberdeen’s third Cruyff Court in Tillydrone, a council committee heard today.

 

The Finance…

The delivery of Aberdeen’s third Cruyff Court, to be named in honour of Aberdeen FC’s legendary skipper Willie Miller, was given a boost today when councillors approved additional funds for the project.  

Thousands of people turned up to Hazlehead Park on Sunday to enjoy the 2023 Aberdeen Highland Games. 

The day included traditional Highland Games competitions, including Highland Dancing and Solo Piping, as well as family-fun activities such as a climbing wall, facepainting, crazy golf…

The countdown is on as Aberdeen’s Highland Games returns to Hazlehead Park this Sunday. 

The Aberdeen Highland Games will take place from 10am to 5:30pm and is set to be a day of fun-filled activities that the whole family can enjoy. 

The programme will include traditional…

Aberdeen Football Club and the Gothenburg Greats team will join an illustrious roll of honour when the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen is bestowed upon them on Friday 12 May.

Recipients have included international figures such as Mikhail Gorbachev and Nelson and Winnie Mandela, Sir…

Aberdeen has won ‘Sporting Event of the Year’ for the GetAbout Aberdeen Cycling Festival at the E Awards, which celebrates excellence and innovation in Scottish events.  

The GetAbout Aberdeen Cycling Festival was held on Saturday 3rd September last year on the eve of the AJ Bell Tour of…

Tickets are now on sale for the Aberdeen Highland Games at Hazlehead Park on Sunday 18 June 2023.  

Those attending can enjoy traditional Highland Games events, trade and charity stalls, and stage entertainment from professional performers as well as local community groups.  

Aberdeen Football Club’s “Gothenburg Greats” – the team that won the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1983 – are to be awarded the Freedom of the City.

A motion proposed by Aberdeen Lord Provost Dr…

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 (Friday 18 November).

The news will bring back happy memories for those who remember when the city previously…

ToBi the Tour of Britain mascot visited schools today across the city to help promote the Tour of Britain and Getabout Aberdeen Cycling Festival. 

Children at Hazlehead, Kingswells, Loirston, Airyhall, Dyce and St Peter’s Primary Schools were visited by ToBi during assemblies and pupils…

Aberdeen’s third Cruyff Court will be named in honour of Aberdeen FC’s legendary skipper Willie Miller, it has ben announced.

 

The Dons’ most…