Plans for seven new flats in Aberdeen city centre approved
The C-listed building dates back to the early 1800s and it sits between two taller buildings which are occupied by Lakeland and Café Nero.
Union Street
Gallery: Views of Aberdeen from the 1980s
From Aberdeen’s historic harbour to busy beaches and iconic landmarks, this gallery showcases the best of the Granite City as it was in the 1980s. This week’s gallery even features a picture of police stopping traffic while they searched for an escaped prisoner in the city centre
‘Disappointment’ as Aberdeen fireworks night and Christmas light switch-on cancelled
The fireworks night and switch-on events normally attract thousands of people to the city, but due to the current restrictions on public gatherings and the uncertainty on when they will be lifted the council has taken the decision to revise these winter events.
Aberdeen fireworks night cancelled, but Christmas lights will go ahead
Aberdeen's fireworks night is the latest winter event to be cancelled due to Covid-19.
Readers’ Letters: Time to protect historic church
In recent days this page has been inundated with letters from readers complaining about the utter waste of money ACC has spent on various projects across the city.
Vintage north-east railway line-themed event to take place
A vintage event inspired by a north-east railway line is set to take place at an Aberdeen charity shop.
Bus gate camera to be installed in Aberdeen’s Union Street
Temporary bus stops and a new camera to enforce a bus gate on Aberdeen's Union Street will be put in place next week.
Silver City Vault: Shopping in Aberdeen through the years
This week we've teamed up with the Silver City Vault for a special Aberdonian focusing on shopping in the city.
Readers’ Letters: Childline needs our help
As a volunteer for the NSPCC’s Childline service, I have seen first-hand how lockdown has impacted a generation of children.
Gallery: Views of Aberdeen from the 1970s
From Aberdeen’s historic harbour to busy beaches and iconic landmarks, this gallery showcases the best of the Granite City as it was in the 1970s. Historic houses, parks, markets and the harbour all feature in this week’s Aberdonian gallery.
Peaceful protest to be held in Aberdeen to raise awareness of child exploitation
A peaceful protest is to be held in Aberdeen to raise awareness of child trafficking and human exploitation.
Readers’ Letters: Put the brakes on cycle lanes
After the disastrous attempt by our council to introduce pedestrianisation on Union Street they are at it again, this time installing cycle lanes on the whole length of the Beach Esplanade.
Why hasn’t Taco Bell opened in Aberdeen?
American fast food chain Taco Bell has delayed opening in Aberdeen, with no date confirmed.
Suburban memories of life in the Granite City
One of the great strengths of Aberdeen is the sense of community that shines through in every corner of the city.
Scott Begbie: Aberdeen’s lockdown was bad for business but good for all our health
Welcome back Aberdeen… nice to see the Granite City opening up now the local lockdown is easing.
Gallery: Views of Aberdeen from the 1960s
From Aberdeen’s historic harbour to busy beaches and iconic landmarks, this gallery showcases the best of the Granite City as it was in the 1960s. Historic houses, parks, markets and Pittodrie all feature in this week’s Aberdonian gallery
New plans could see Aberdeen shoe shop turned into restaurant
An Aberdeen shoe shop could be turned into a restaurant when its lease ends, after new plans were lodged.
Man, 40, charged in connection with alleged Aberdeen assault
A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault in Aberdeen.
CCTV images released in bid to find man after Aberdeen assault
Police have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with an assault in Aberdeen.
Readers’ Letters: Part to play in union pondered
As someone who was spending my last day before the end of my holiday and starting back delivering groceries around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire on Union Street between Market Street and Bridge Street, the pedestrian bit, looking at the bus gates between Castlegate and Market Street, and it had me asking a question.
Two men in dock after woman crushed by falling sofa in Aberdeen city centre
Two men have appeared in court after a woman was crushed by a sofa which fell on top of her in Aberdeen city centre.
Soul Bar announces additional safety measures after Aberdeen cluster cases double
An Aberdeen bar has introduced new rules when visiting the venue to avoid large group gatherings during busy periods.
Two teenagers arrested after woman sustains facial injuries in Aberdeen city centre incident
Two teenagers have been arrested after woman suffered facial injuries in an incident today in Aberdeen city centre.
Gallery: Views of Aberdeen from the 1950s
From Aberdeen’s historic harbour to busy beaches and packed out highland shows, this gallery showcases the best of the Granite City as it was in the 1950s. Swimming pools, historic houses, upgrades to the hospital and Pittodrie all feature in this week’s Aberdonian gallery
Aberdeen city centre restoration project praised for transforming Union Street offices
A restoration project which transformed abandoned Union Street offices into luxury homes has been praised.
Video: Beauty salons welcome back customers across the north-east after four-month closure
Beauty salons are ready to welcome back customers today as lockdown continues to be eased in Scotland.
Fast food giant Taco Bell announces Aberdeen restaurant opening date
An American fast food giant has unveiled the opening date for its first Aberdeen restaurant.
Video: Hidden secret on Aberdeen’s Union Street revealed
A hidden secret has been discovered on Aberdeen's main shopping street.
Cheers to some of Aberdeen’s memorable vanished pubs and clubs down through the years
Cheers to the easing of lockdown that is seeing Aberdeen's pubs letting people through their doors again.
Readers’ Letters: Measures more suited to plague
Being an essential worker, I notice daily the limited numbers walking through the many streets now partially blocked for social distancing, and I find this totally unnecessary given it is a virus and not the bubonic plague.