
City council launches free weekend parking scheme to boost footfall
Aberdeen City Council is to trial free weekend parking among a number of other schemes aimed at increasing footfall into the city centre.

Union Street occupancy improves to pre-Covid level
Vacancy rates on Aberdeen's flagship shopping street have returned to pre-Covid levels following a major regeneration effort.

Ultimate Masterclass Festival brings legendary night to Music Hall
The 2024 Ultimate Masterclass Festival kicked-off the second half of the year in legendary style as three greats of British sport joined Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable evening at the Music Hall.

Charlie House brings Big Bounce event to Union Terrace Gardens
One of Aberdeen’s most popular family friendly events, the Big Bounce, is set to return next week - this time, taking over Union Terrace Gardens for four days of inflatable fun.

Colourful hoarding panels being installed as part of biggest change in 200-plus years to Aberdeen’s Union Street
A set of colourful and informative hoarding panels are being installed as part of works upgrading a section of Aberdeen’s main thoroughfare of Union Street - the biggest change to the street since it was built more than 200 years ago.

Legends tour arrives in Aberdeen this week
The flagship event of the Legends Tour season arrives in Scotland this week, at Trump International Golf Links.

SugarBird in the Gardens opens vineyard-themed pop-up for summer months
Popular wine bar SugarBird in the Gardens unveiled its latest addition to the two-storey venue, a gorgeous pop-up on its outdoor terrace.

New shops on Union Street thanks to Aberdeen City Council Empty Shops Grant
A total of six new traders – and four more to come shortly - have opened on the Granite Mile in the last year thanks to the £195,000 Union Street Empty Shops Grant Scheme, helping to bring the number of vacant units down from 47 to 38.

Get ready, get excited, get involved’ – with one year to go until the Tall Ships arrive in Aberdeen
Exactly one year from today The Tall Ships Races will arrive in Aberdeen – and organisers are urging people across the North-east to: “Get ready, get excited and get involved”.

