Council gritters out in full force News Image kaallan Mon, 05/01/2026 – 4:35 pm
Eight diggers from private contractors have been brought in to Aberdeen to help clear snow in communities on higher ground in addition to a full force of road gritters, pavement gritters, and staff.The diggers are in the areas of Kingswells, Northfield and Mastrick which are in the west and north of the city particularly affected by the snow.The Council resources out across the whole of the city today include:15 road gritters with ploughs;14 tractors gritting pavements;8 diggers;About 90 roads staff working on…

Aberdeen Unites to Strengthen Community Cohesion and Welcome All News Image DaEwen Mon, 15/12/2025 – 6:09 pm
Community leaders, faith groups, service providers, and residents came together at a Community Cohesion Event today to reaffirm Aberdeen’s proud tradition as a welcoming, multicultural city. The event, which brought together a diverse cross-section of the city, focused on supporting asylum seekers, resettled individuals, and all those who call Aberdeen home.The event at the Town House explored the vital role of faith communities and local organisations in supporting new arrivals, sharing best practices, and developing shared commitments to…

Christmas in Aberdeen to continue with Nativity Scene Blessing News Image ellmcdonald Fri, 28/11/2025 – 11:11 am
Aberdeen’s Christmas festivities will continue on Monday (1 December) with a blessing service for the nativity scene in Union Terrace Gardens.  The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, will welcome local schools and members of the public for the service on Monday at 10:30am.   The Lord Provost said: “The nativity scene serves as a reminder of hope, kindness, and unity for all. “I am looking forward to singing carols alongside our young people, who each year sing beautifully and help…

McDonald’s Franchisee Allan Paterson, who owns and operates three restaurants in Aberdeenshire, is proud to launch a new Christmas toy donation campaign in partnership with several local food banks in…

Seaton leads Aberdeen in Reading Gold Accreditation News Image sevans Fri, 07/11/2025 – 3:03 pm
Seaton School has become the first in Aberdeen to earn the prestigious Reading Schools Gold Accreditation from the Scottish Book Trust.To mark the occasion, pupils dressed as their favourite book characters and took part in a Golden Book Hunt, a Golden Photoshoot, and a celebratory Golden Award ceremony at the school today (Friday 7 November).The school progressed through Core (May 2023) and Silver (December 2024) levels before achieving Gold in October 2025 – a recognition of its commitment to placing…