‘Treasure chests’ sent to every Aberdeen primary school to spark Tall Ships fever for city pupils News Image IFrampton Fri, 25/04/2025 – 8:20 am
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 adopt one of the magnificent vessels dropping anchor for the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, including the chance to interact with their captains and crews online…

New video of Tall Ships anthem performance News Image IFrampton Fri, 04/04/2025 – 8:22 am
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   News Time and Date Friday 4 April 2025
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Diverse team represents city in major energy conference News Image IFrampton Fri, 14/03/2025 – 10:29 am
A ‘Team Aberdeen’ of academics, students and energy business experts joined Aberdeen City Council representatives this week at the world’s premier energy conference in Houston.The Aberdeen delegation at the CERAWeek Conference comprised representatives  from the Council, including Council Co-leader Councillor Christian Allard, the Net Zero Technology Centre, Peterson Energy Logistics, Robert Gordon University, and the University of Aberdeen.Councillor Allard was present during two panel sessions at the conference and the diverse group worked to underline Aberdeen’s credentials as one…

GPs to launch ‘Nature Prescriptions’ with RSPB Scotland News Image sevans Mon, 24/02/2025 – 10:52 am
Three GP practices in Aberdeen have teamed up with RSPB Scotland, with support from Aberdeen City Council to roll out ‘Nature Prescriptions’, a pilot initiative designed to increase patients’ physical and mental health through a greater connection with local nature.  A ‘Nature Prescription’ is a guided conversation with a healthcare professional and patient which explores how wellbeing can be improved through a deeper connection with nature. Alongside the conversation, a ‘Nature Prescription Calendar’ is provided which contains seasonal activities,…

Tributes to footballing legend Denis Law at Full Council News Image IFrampton Wed, 05/02/2025 – 10:53 am
Tributes to footballing giant Denis Law CBE – Scotland’s only winner of Ballon d’Or – were made today (Wednesday 5 February 2025) at Aberdeen City Council’s Full Council meeting.The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, who chairs the meeting, made special mention at the start of the session to the city’s greatest footballing son who died aged 84, on 17 January 2025.The Lord Provost said: ““Denis Law was truly an iconic footballer, hero, and inspiration to many people,…