Historic fountain re-instated at new Woodside Gateway News Image korchard Fri, 19/04/2024 – 3:49 pm The Woodside Fountain has been re-instated to its original location as part of the new Woodside Gateway Feature, which was officially opened today (19 April) by Aberdeen’s Lord Provost.The Gateway is a mini-park that prioritises walking, cycling, and wheeling, and serves to welcome people to the Woodside neighbourhood.The landscaping features a sea-to-shore theme with a mixture of seaside and woodland native planting, with the fountain at the heart of the scheme. The plans were developed following a series of community engagement…

Bairns fair-tricket wi publishing their ain Doric book News Image rsmillie Thu, 28/03/2024 – 11:46 am A book written in Doric by pupils at Riverbank School about a naughty herring gull has been launched today (Thursday 28 March). ‘Summer, e Magic Scurry’, tells the story of a herring gull that does all the things a ‘scurry’ –the Doric word for a gull – usually does, but then, using magic, takes the Primary 5F pupils on an adventure to various places.  The book includes a facts section, in which the scurry answers all the questions asked by the children, such…

Aberdeen teenager crowned Scotland’s top Foundation Apprentice News Image sevans Tue, 12/03/2024 – 4:07 pm Jennifer Emmanuel, a former St Machar Academy pupil, scooped the Foundation Apprentice of the Year prize at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, which were held at P&J Live on Friday 8 March – the first time the event has been held ‘live’ since the pandemic.The awards, run by Skills Development Scotland, celebrate excellence in apprenticeships at Foundation, Modern, and Graduate level, and businesses which promote and support apprenticeship opportunities, recognising the value of the young workforce.Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Christian Allard…

Next steps for Northfield schools estate approved News Image IFrampton Thu, 22/02/2024 – 8:45 am A programme aimed at addressing the surplus of schools in Northfield and improving the provision of education in the area took a step further this week.Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services committee approved a report on the feasibility of consolidating and improving the schools estate in Northfield and reviewing the long-term future of Northfield Academy with a view to delivering better quality learning environments for pupils.Further work will now be undertaken by council staff and their progress will be reported in…

Temporary road closure on Union Street this Sunday News Image ellmcdonald Fri, 02/02/2024 – 1:19 pm Union Street’s central section will be closed this Sunday (4 February) as part of works for the City Centre Masterplan.  The central section of Union Street, between Bridge Street and Market Street, will be closed from 10am on Sunday and will involve some road and pavement closures with temporary traffic management measures in place.  Pedestrian and emergency vehicles will continue to have access during this time. However, buses will not have access to the central section of Union Street whilst…

Spectra marks 10 years with festival showcase for North East artists News Image sevans Thu, 11/01/2024 – 4:39 pm 2024 will see some of the North East’s brightest artistic talent take centre stage at Spectra, as part of a new programme marking the landmark 10th year of Scotland’s Festival of Light. Northern Lights celebrates Spectra’s 10th anniversary year with new artworks by ten local artists set to premiere as part of the programme. The digital pieces will each help to illuminate Aberdeen city centre during the festival (Thursday 08 February – Sunday 11 February), and provide a…

Pets’ Corner residents excited for festive visitors News Image kaallan Fri, 22/12/2023 – 11:42 am The furry, scaley, and feathered residents of Pets’ Corner are getting a Christmas glow-up and groom to look their cutest best for visitors over the festive period. The facility is one of Hazlehead Park’s most popular attractions and will be open every day over the holidays apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day, January 1, and January 2. The animals include emus Collins and Bronte, goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, Shetland ponies, miniature donkeys, and favourites Dee and Done the meerkats. There is also…