Council to commission artist to paint former Aberdeen lord provost
Aberdeen council bosses will commission an artist to paint a portrait of a former city lord provost.
Barney Crockett
Lord Provost inspects the troops as he builds bridges on South American visit
Aberdeen Lord Provost Barney Crockett inspected a special police troop as he visited Guyana to build relations.
Aberdeen Lord Provost speaks at high level conference
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost Barney Crockett has spoken at a high-level conference in the United States, rubbing shoulders with the likes of the crown princess of Denmark and the American secretary of state.
Aberdeen to twin with Guyana capital city
Aberdeen will be officially twinned next month with a country that has one of world’s fastest-growing oil and gas industries.
Aberdeen Grammar is bequeathed more than half a million pounds by former pupil
A keen north-east golfer has bequeathed more than £500,000 to promote the sport among young people.
The ‘hidden’ picture of Queen Anne at Aberdeen City Council has just been rediscovered
It's a portrait of a British monarch whom many members of the public don't even recognise.
From north-east to far east: Aberdeen’s Lord Provost hits the headlines in Japan
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost Barney Crockett is proving big in Japan - hitting the headlines in the Far East after signing a trade deal.
Film fanatics left speechless at Sobibor World War II movie premiere in Aberdeen
A gripping Second World War film left film-goers speechless at a premiere at the weekend.
UK premiere of Russian film is being staged at Belmont Filmhouse
The UK premiere of Russian film Sobibor will be shown at the Belmont Filmhouse on Saturday at 5.30pm.
Fiery spectacle as Shetland vikings bring Christmas cheer to Aberdeen
A horde of vikings invaded Aberdeen last night on a mission to spread festive cheer by helping to switch on the city's Christmas lights.
Lord Provost defends pension fund
An Aberdeen councillor has hit out at criticism of public sector pension investment in arms companies as “ill-informed”.
Kazakh ambassador jets to Aberdeen ahead of Brexit
Kazakhstan’s ambassador to the UK arrived in Aberdeen yesterday - and pledged to “enhance” relationships ahead of Brexit.
Aberdeen will remember war victims at special Sunday service
Aberdeen will fall silent on Sunday for a remembrance service with added poignancy.
Wanted poster for gunpowder plotter found in Aberdeen archives
It is one of the most famous - or infamous - chapters in British history: the assassination attempt on the British monarch and parliament by Guy Fawkes and his colleagues in 1605.
Aberdeen City Council donates £10,000 to Poppy Scotland and buys ‘Tommy’ artwork
Aberdeen City Council has donated £10,000 to Poppy Scotland to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War.
City MP takes on Lord Provost in battle over Stocket Charter
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost has been blasted by a city MP for using his casting vote to back plans for a civic dinner to mark the 700th anniversary of the signing of a historic charter.
Are you brave enough to zip wire down Aberdeen’s Union Street?
Aberdeen locals will soon have the chance to zip-line down one of Scotland’s most famous streets.
Aberdeen council chiefs to hold a party to mark 700 years of the Stocket charter next year
It was the medieval deal between a king and his subjects as a reward for shielding him during his days as an outlaw.
Lord Provost gets in a spin by braving tarantula terror in charity challenge
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost came face to face with his greatest fear yesterday – an eight-legged little lady named Tara.
Aberdeen FC trust receives prestigious volunteer award
Aberdeen FC Community Trust has received the highest honour available to volunteer groups during a ceremony at Pittodrie.
Tributes paid on 30th anniversary of Piper Alpha disaster
Nearly 1,000 people gathered at a special memorial event last night to remember the 167 men who died in the Piper Alpha disaster 30 years ago.
More than 1,000 military personnel to march through Aberdeen
More than 1,000 military personnel will march through Aberdeen this weekend to mark Armed Forces Day.
City to consider fitting tribute to Gothenburg Great
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost said the city could consider a commemoration to the Dons legend.
VIDEO: Lord Provost hails Culter Gala as big success
Scores of residents basked in the warm Deeside sunshine as the annual Culter Gala returned this weekend.
Aberdeen synagogue celebrates reopening after months of closure
The north-east Jewish community celebrated the reopening of Britain’s most northerly synagogue this weekend after months of closure.
Quarter of Aberdeen residents born outside the UK
Aberdeen has the highest proportion of foreign residents in Scotland - with one in four born outside the UK.
Politicians and sport stars urge on Cove Rangers ahead of big game this weekend
Sporting stars and prominent politicians have urged Aberdonians to get behind the city’s “other” football team ahead of the biggest game in its history.
Aberdeen’s Lord provost only UK politician at oil event
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost Barney Crockett was the only British politician to attend a major oil and gas conference in America this week.
400 Aberdeen pupils pick up Duke of Edinburgh awards
Hundreds of school pupils from all across Aberdeen picked up their Duke of Edinburgh awards last night at a special ceremony.
Aberdeen may not need low emission zones- if it hits hydrogen targets in two years
Controversial London-style Low Emission Zones (LEZ) may not have to be introduced into Aberdeen-if council chiefs can achieve ambitious hydrogen targets in the next two years.
GALLERY: The treasure trove of gifts given to the lord provost through the years
Historic artefacts giving an fresh insight into the city’s highest ceremonial office have been revealed.
Council postpones youth festival funding decision
Council funding for the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) and the Year of Young People has been thrown into limbo - after councillors ran out of time to vote.