Aberdeen charity marks historic milestone
One of the north-east's oldest charities is gearing up to celebrate a historic milestone.
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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.
Thousands turn out to pay respects at Aberdeen Remembrance Sunday service
A hush fell over the centre of Aberdeen as thousands turned out to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday.
Remembrance Sunday in the north-east
Ceremonies will be held across the north-east for remembrance Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost made honourary Gurkha
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost was made an honourary Gurkha at a special dinner in Aberdeen for former soldiers of the historic regiment.
Aberdeen could become first ever Scottish city to twin with a Native American community
Aberdeen could become the first ever Scottish city to twin with a Native American community in America.
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.
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.
Clean bird mess from our statues and attract more tourists says councillor
Historic monuments in Aberdeen should be “freshened up” to attract more tourists to the city centre, the council has been told.
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.
Lord Provost meets soldiers ahead of armed forces day
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett met members of the armed forces ahead of a large parade down Union Street in support of Armed Forces Day today.
Permanent fishing memorial unveiled in Aberdeen
A permanent memorial to the people who lived and worked in the north-east fishing industry has been installed in Aberdeen.
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.
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.
Under-fire peer defended by Aberdeen lord provost over expenses bill
Aberdeen’s lord provost has defended his predecessor’s £43,896 expenses in the House of Lords.
What Aberdeen’s fishing industry workers memorial could look like
New plans have revealed what Aberdeen’s permanent memorial to its fishing industry workers could look like.
Lord Provost confirms date Denis Law to receive freedom of Aberdeen
Aberdeen's Lord Provost has revealed the date Denis Law will be made a freeman of the city.
VIDEO: Hundreds line streets to welcome heroes home
Hundreds of soldiers have been given a heroes welcome after returning to Aberdeen from tours of Iraq and Ukraine.
Conservative councillor named new Deputy Lord Provost of Aberdeen
A long-serving councillor has been elected to a senior ceremonial role.
PICTURES: Did you spot it? NATO vessel docks in Aberdeen harbour
Aberdeen's new Lord Provost, Barney Crockett, yesterday greeted the Italian crew of a NATO vessel on a temporary visit to the Granite City.
Lord Provost “disgusted” by vandalised Aberdeen war memorials
Aberdeen's Lord Provost has been left "disgusted" after two Aberdeen war memorials were spray painted by vandals.
First female provost of Aberdeenshire stepping down at next elections
The first female provost of Aberdeenshire is to step down as a councillor at the local elections.
From north-east to far-east: Aberdeen Provost to sign trade deals in South Korea and Japan
Aberdeen's Lord Provost will jet off to the far-east this week to try and boost business links with cities in South Korea and Japan.
Aberdeen Lord Provost to stand down at next election
Aberdeen's Lord Provost, George Adam, has revealed he will not stand again at next year's council elections.