Fibre optic lights, photographs and a tartan neck tie were among the eclectic items buried in a time capsule at Aberdeen Art Gallery yesterday.
Council leader, Jenny Laing, and Lord Provost, George Adam, put the collection in the ground for future generations of city residents to unearth.
The objects were selected by gallery staff and designed to represent every month of 2015 – the year when the £30m renovation of the A-listed building commenced.
A plaque will also be unveiled to mark the building’s transformation once the construction is completed.
Mrs Laing said: “This time capsule has been interred to mark the most significant change to Aberdeen’s cultural scene since the Art Gallery opened in 1885.
“We hope that through these items, future generations will appreciate the commitment made by the Council, with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and all those who have donated to create a lasting cultural legacy for the city.
“There is still time to donate to the transformation – remember, it’s your gallery.”
The capsule – which was buried under the stairwell – includes pictures from the popular closing events at the Art Gallery in 2015, a piece of plasterwork taken from the wall of the old gallery shop, fundraising campaign publicity materials and a gallery mug .
Provost Adam added: “It is an honour to mark such a fantastic redevelopment project which will be able to display our city’s incredible collection of artwork.
“The project sends out a strong message that Aberdeen values its cultural capital as much as it does its economic wealth and is using modern ways of bringing new audiences and visitors into the world of art and music.”
