A cutting-edge tale: the story of Barney Crockett’s sword
A large, engraved ceremonial sword, which honours the Queen, isn’t the first thing you might associate with a Lord Provost.
Barney Crockett
Lord Provost of Aberdeen writes to Kazhak ambassador over plane crash
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost has written to Kazakhstan’s ambassador to the UK to express his condolences over a plane crash in the central Asian country.
Two new deputy lieutenants appointed
The Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeen Barney Crockett unveiled two new deputy lieutenants at a special ceremony in the Town House.
Hundreds to flock to city Christmas tree switch-on ceremony
Hundreds of people are expected to visit Aberdeen city centre for the switching-on of this year’s Christmas lights.
Twenty-year labour of love to chronicle Aberdeen Lives reaches its conclusion
A man has published the final piece of a 20-year project chronicling the memories and experiences of people from across the north-east.
Remembrance Sunday in the north-east
Ceremonies will be held across the north-east for remembrance Sunday.
Council bosses have spent nearly £400 million so far on TECA, report reveals
Council bosses have already spent nearly £400 million on Aberdeen’s massive TECA facility, a new report has revealed.
Lord Provost Barney Crockett will lead Aberdeen war remembrance service on Sunday
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett will lead city representatives, serving forces, reserves, veterans and cadets in commemorating Remembrance Sunday.
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.
‘Folk Oscars’ organisers say Aberdeen’s cultural scene is why ceremony is returning to city
The organiser of a leading music awards ceremony has said that Aberdeen's 'strong culture and language' is the reason why the 'Folk Oscars' are being held in the Granite City next month.
Primary school students to name Aberdeen road gritters
School children are being given the chance to name 10 main road gritters as part of a new competition.
Trad award ceremony, regarded as the ‘Folk Oscars’, is coming to Aberdeen’s Music Hall
It is one of the most prestigious events in the Scottish music calendar and has been nicknamed the 'Folk Oscars'.
Aberdeen Lord Provost ‘thankful but surprised’ by clothing donations
A senior Aberdeen politician has said he is “thankful” but “surprised” after kind-hearted city residents began leaving donations of clothes for him.
75-years ago this month the Queen cut her first ribbon – in Aberdeen
She has cut countless ribbons and opened endless factories, hospitals and community facilities across the globe during her nearly-seven-decade reign.
Aberdeen harbour bosses say ‘more investigation’ needed for free port
Aberdeen harbour bosses have said “further investigation” would be needed before it could become a free port as suggested by Boris Johnson.
‘I’m a typical north-east man’ says Aberdeen’s Lord Provost after Glasgow expenses revelations
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost has said his Glasgow counterpart left him "surprised" following the revelations she claimed £8,000 of public money on clothes and beauty products.
Former Second World War sea mine to be turned into Aberdeen charity box
They were the deadly weapons that struck fear into the hearts of sailors and fishermen as they worked off the wartime north-east coast.
Traffic makes way for family-friendly fun as In Town Without My Car Day returns to Aberdeen
Part of one of Aberdeen’s busiest streets was closed off to traffic at the weekend to enable a day of family-friendly entertainment to take place in an attempt to raise awareness of climate change.
Lord Provost presents social enterprise with Queen’s Award
A social enterprise is celebrating a prestigious award for its voluntary work.
Lord Provost represents Aberdeen at Sister Cities International conference
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Barney Crockett, has represented the city at the Sister Cities International (SCI) three-day conference, which got underway in Houston on Wednesday.
Preparations continue for 700th anniversary of Stocket Charter signing
Aberdeen council bosses are continuing preparations for a celebration of the anniversary of the signing of an historic document by the most legendary king of Scots.
Aberdeen Lord Provost to travel to Houston for third time in five months- but says he is building bridges
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost will visit Texas for the third time in five months next week- but has insisted he is building important bridges across the Atlantic.
Vandals smash primary school windows in latest incident in Aberdeen
A school parent council has expressed "disappointment" after vandals targeted an Aberdeen primary.
New BMW arrives for Aberdeen’s Lord Provost
Aberdeen council chiefs have invested in a new luxury car to transport the Lord Provost and have claimed the new vehicle will be cheaper and greener.
Charity call for Aberdeen to host national armed forces celebration
City bosses are being urged to push for Aberdeen to host a national celebration of the country’s armed forces.
Aberdeen City Council adopts guidelines on anti-semitism
Aberdeen City Council has unanimously backed moves to adopt the international guidelines on anti-semitism.
Flags by Kitty, 7, to be handed out for Armed Forces Day in Aberdeen
Thousands of flags designed by an Aberdeen seven-year-old will be handed out to mark Armed Forces Day.
Aberdeen is recognised as being Scotland’s most international city
Aberdeen has been confirmed as Scotland’s most international city, with nearly a fifth of residents born outside the UK.
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.
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.