Aberdeen City Council
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*** Weather warning ***
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice covering Aberdeen & most of Scotland until 10am tomorrow.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/toKf7
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice covering Aberdeen & most of Scotland until 10am tomorrow.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/toKf7
February 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
*** Weather warning ***
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice covering Aberdeen & most of Scotland until 10am tomorrow.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/toKf7
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice covering Aberdeen & most of Scotland until 10am tomorrow.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/toKf7
Due to road surface temperatures of mostly between -2.C and 1C, we are gritting the primary routes overnight.
The primary routes are the main roads and are about 50% of the city's roads network.
You can view them at https://orlo.uk/miHqh
Please take care ❄️
The primary routes are the main roads and are about 50% of the city's roads network.
You can view them at https://orlo.uk/miHqh
Please take care ❄️
February 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Due to road surface temperatures of mostly between -2.C and 1C, we are gritting the primary routes overnight.
The primary routes are the main roads and are about 50% of the city's roads network.
You can view them at https://orlo.uk/miHqh
Please take care ❄️
The primary routes are the main roads and are about 50% of the city's roads network.
You can view them at https://orlo.uk/miHqh
Please take care ❄️
Citizens and communities are being encouraged to have their say on multiple plans as part of a consultation that looks to shape the future of the city.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/ajRAq
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/ajRAq
February 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Citizens and communities are being encouraged to have their say on multiple plans as part of a consultation that looks to shape the future of the city.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/ajRAq
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/ajRAq
A drop-in engagement event is being held on Wednesday for Ashgrove Connects project.
It investigating what improvements could be made & complement Berryden Corridor.
📆Wednesday 18 February 2026
⏰3.30pm to 6pm
📍Get Active @ Westburn at Westburn Park
💻https://orlo.uk/LnzWX
It investigating what improvements could be made & complement Berryden Corridor.
📆Wednesday 18 February 2026
⏰3.30pm to 6pm
📍Get Active @ Westburn at Westburn Park
💻https://orlo.uk/LnzWX
February 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
A drop-in engagement event is being held on Wednesday for Ashgrove Connects project.
It investigating what improvements could be made & complement Berryden Corridor.
📆Wednesday 18 February 2026
⏰3.30pm to 6pm
📍Get Active @ Westburn at Westburn Park
💻https://orlo.uk/LnzWX
It investigating what improvements could be made & complement Berryden Corridor.
📆Wednesday 18 February 2026
⏰3.30pm to 6pm
📍Get Active @ Westburn at Westburn Park
💻https://orlo.uk/LnzWX
We gritted the primary routes yesterday afternoon & overnight, including from 4am.
Road surface temperatures were forecast to be between -4.9C and -1.9C.
The primary routes are the main roads.
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/RewrY
Please take care ❄️
Road surface temperatures were forecast to be between -4.9C and -1.9C.
The primary routes are the main roads.
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/RewrY
Please take care ❄️
February 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
We gritted the primary routes yesterday afternoon & overnight, including from 4am.
Road surface temperatures were forecast to be between -4.9C and -1.9C.
The primary routes are the main roads.
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/RewrY
Please take care ❄️
Road surface temperatures were forecast to be between -4.9C and -1.9C.
The primary routes are the main roads.
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/RewrY
Please take care ❄️
Due to road surface temperatures forecast to be mostly between -4.9C and -1.9C, gritters are out this afternoon and overnight.
They will be treating the primary routes (the main roads).
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/iyPxA
Please take care ❄️
They will be treating the primary routes (the main roads).
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/iyPxA
Please take care ❄️
February 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Due to road surface temperatures forecast to be mostly between -4.9C and -1.9C, gritters are out this afternoon and overnight.
They will be treating the primary routes (the main roads).
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/iyPxA
Please take care ❄️
They will be treating the primary routes (the main roads).
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/iyPxA
Please take care ❄️
We gritted the primary routes (main roads) yesterday afternoon & overnight, including from 4am.
Road surface temperatures were forecast to be mostly between -3.9C & -1C alongside snow & ice.
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/3C7Rw
Please take care ❄️
Road surface temperatures were forecast to be mostly between -3.9C & -1C alongside snow & ice.
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/3C7Rw
Please take care ❄️
February 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
We gritted the primary routes (main roads) yesterday afternoon & overnight, including from 4am.
Road surface temperatures were forecast to be mostly between -3.9C & -1C alongside snow & ice.
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/3C7Rw
Please take care ❄️
Road surface temperatures were forecast to be mostly between -3.9C & -1C alongside snow & ice.
Find out where the primary routes are at https://orlo.uk/3C7Rw
Please take care ❄️
Due to road surface temperatures forecast to be mostly between -3.9C a& -1C and snow & ice forecast, gritters are out this afternoon and overnight.
They will be treating the primary routes (the main roads).
Find out primary routes at https://orlo.uk/py47U
Please take care ❄️
They will be treating the primary routes (the main roads).
Find out primary routes at https://orlo.uk/py47U
Please take care ❄️
February 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Due to road surface temperatures forecast to be mostly between -3.9C a& -1C and snow & ice forecast, gritters are out this afternoon and overnight.
They will be treating the primary routes (the main roads).
Find out primary routes at https://orlo.uk/py47U
Please take care ❄️
They will be treating the primary routes (the main roads).
Find out primary routes at https://orlo.uk/py47U
Please take care ❄️
Great British Energy – the new publicly-owned energy company - is to be headquartered in Aberdeen in Marischal Square in the city centre.
It will occupy more than 8,400ft of office space in the grade A building at the heart of the energy capital of Europe.
More info 👉 https://orlo.uk/bF2Yk
It will occupy more than 8,400ft of office space in the grade A building at the heart of the energy capital of Europe.
More info 👉 https://orlo.uk/bF2Yk
February 12, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Great British Energy – the new publicly-owned energy company - is to be headquartered in Aberdeen in Marischal Square in the city centre.
It will occupy more than 8,400ft of office space in the grade A building at the heart of the energy capital of Europe.
More info 👉 https://orlo.uk/bF2Yk
It will occupy more than 8,400ft of office space in the grade A building at the heart of the energy capital of Europe.
More info 👉 https://orlo.uk/bF2Yk
*** Weather warning ***
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice covering most of Scotland from 4pm tomorrow (Thursday) to 12midday on Friday.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/47YqA
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice covering most of Scotland from 4pm tomorrow (Thursday) to 12midday on Friday.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/47YqA
February 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM
*** Weather warning ***
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice covering most of Scotland from 4pm tomorrow (Thursday) to 12midday on Friday.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/47YqA
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice covering most of Scotland from 4pm tomorrow (Thursday) to 12midday on Friday.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/47YqA
*** Weather warning ***
There is a Met Office yellow weather warning for rain covering Aberdeen, from 9am tomorrow (Tuesday 10 February 2026) to 12midnight on Wednesday.
It may bring disruption and possible flooding to parts of eastern Scotland.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/VUNgE
There is a Met Office yellow weather warning for rain covering Aberdeen, from 9am tomorrow (Tuesday 10 February 2026) to 12midnight on Wednesday.
It may bring disruption and possible flooding to parts of eastern Scotland.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/VUNgE
February 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
*** Weather warning ***
There is a Met Office yellow weather warning for rain covering Aberdeen, from 9am tomorrow (Tuesday 10 February 2026) to 12midnight on Wednesday.
It may bring disruption and possible flooding to parts of eastern Scotland.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/VUNgE
There is a Met Office yellow weather warning for rain covering Aberdeen, from 9am tomorrow (Tuesday 10 February 2026) to 12midnight on Wednesday.
It may bring disruption and possible flooding to parts of eastern Scotland.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/VUNgE
The new recycling centre on Claymore Road, Bridge of Don, is up-and-running and taking lots of items that weren't accepted at our old site, including paint, tyres, TVs, gas bottles, turf, soil and rubble. For details visit https://orlo.uk/mn4pP
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The new recycling centre on Claymore Road, Bridge of Don, is up-and-running and taking lots of items that weren't accepted at our old site, including paint, tyres, TVs, gas bottles, turf, soil and rubble. For details visit https://orlo.uk/mn4pP
A total of 33 sole traders and small and medium-sized businesses across Aberdeen have been allocated funding to improve sustainability over the past year.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/c6l94
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/c6l94
February 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A total of 33 sole traders and small and medium-sized businesses across Aberdeen have been allocated funding to improve sustainability over the past year.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/c6l94
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/c6l94
Innovative new awards scheme gives Aberdeen teachers the chance to showcase their digital skills . https://orlo.uk/UcbP2
February 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Innovative new awards scheme gives Aberdeen teachers the chance to showcase their digital skills . https://orlo.uk/UcbP2
Aberdeen has been recognised for contributions towards young people in sail training following the Tall Ships Races in July 2025.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/vGG4J
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/vGG4J
January 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Aberdeen has been recognised for contributions towards young people in sail training following the Tall Ships Races in July 2025.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/vGG4J
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/vGG4J
An event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will take place on Tuesday 27 January in the Cowdray Hall at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/aIJF0
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/aIJF0
January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
An event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will take place on Tuesday 27 January in the Cowdray Hall at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/aIJF0
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/aIJF0
*** Flooding update – road reopened ***
RIVERSIDE DRIVE at Bon Accord Glass has reopened after the earlier flooding receded.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while it was closed.
RIVERSIDE DRIVE at Bon Accord Glass has reopened after the earlier flooding receded.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while it was closed.
January 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM
*** Flooding update – road reopened ***
RIVERSIDE DRIVE at Bon Accord Glass has reopened after the earlier flooding receded.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while it was closed.
RIVERSIDE DRIVE at Bon Accord Glass has reopened after the earlier flooding receded.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while it was closed.
*** Flooding update – road closure ***
RIVERSIDE DRIVE at Bon Accord Glass is now closed due to flooding.
Please find an alterative route.
The River Dee has passed its peak height at Garthdee and the high tide was at 3.30pm so the flooding is now expected to recede.
RIVERSIDE DRIVE at Bon Accord Glass is now closed due to flooding.
Please find an alterative route.
The River Dee has passed its peak height at Garthdee and the high tide was at 3.30pm so the flooding is now expected to recede.
January 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
*** Flooding update – road closure ***
RIVERSIDE DRIVE at Bon Accord Glass is now closed due to flooding.
Please find an alterative route.
The River Dee has passed its peak height at Garthdee and the high tide was at 3.30pm so the flooding is now expected to recede.
RIVERSIDE DRIVE at Bon Accord Glass is now closed due to flooding.
Please find an alterative route.
The River Dee has passed its peak height at Garthdee and the high tide was at 3.30pm so the flooding is now expected to recede.
*** Flood warning ***
‼️ People who have parked vehicles in the Riverside Drive area beside the River Dee near Bon Accord Glass are asked to move them as soon as possible‼️
SEPA has issued a flood warning for areas around Riverside Drive for TODAY with high tide at 3.30pm.
‼️ People who have parked vehicles in the Riverside Drive area beside the River Dee near Bon Accord Glass are asked to move them as soon as possible‼️
SEPA has issued a flood warning for areas around Riverside Drive for TODAY with high tide at 3.30pm.
January 22, 2026 at 12:07 PM
*** Flood warning ***
‼️ People who have parked vehicles in the Riverside Drive area beside the River Dee near Bon Accord Glass are asked to move them as soon as possible‼️
SEPA has issued a flood warning for areas around Riverside Drive for TODAY with high tide at 3.30pm.
‼️ People who have parked vehicles in the Riverside Drive area beside the River Dee near Bon Accord Glass are asked to move them as soon as possible‼️
SEPA has issued a flood warning for areas around Riverside Drive for TODAY with high tide at 3.30pm.
*** Roads update ***
King George VI bridge on B9077 Great Southern Road reopened today after emergency pothole repairs.
Due to weather conditions, the contractor was unable to finish and they will go back on site to complete the works. Updates will be provided when they will return.
King George VI bridge on B9077 Great Southern Road reopened today after emergency pothole repairs.
Due to weather conditions, the contractor was unable to finish and they will go back on site to complete the works. Updates will be provided when they will return.
January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
*** Roads update ***
King George VI bridge on B9077 Great Southern Road reopened today after emergency pothole repairs.
Due to weather conditions, the contractor was unable to finish and they will go back on site to complete the works. Updates will be provided when they will return.
King George VI bridge on B9077 Great Southern Road reopened today after emergency pothole repairs.
Due to weather conditions, the contractor was unable to finish and they will go back on site to complete the works. Updates will be provided when they will return.
*** Weather warning reminder ***
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for heavy rain for Aberdeen & the North East from 6pm TODAY to 12midnight on Friday.
❗ Heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/mTEZG
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for heavy rain for Aberdeen & the North East from 6pm TODAY to 12midnight on Friday.
❗ Heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/mTEZG
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
*** Weather warning reminder ***
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for heavy rain for Aberdeen & the North East from 6pm TODAY to 12midnight on Friday.
❗ Heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/mTEZG
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for heavy rain for Aberdeen & the North East from 6pm TODAY to 12midnight on Friday.
❗ Heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/mTEZG
*** Weather warning ***
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for heavy rain covering Aberdeen & the North East from 6pm TODAY to 12midnight on Friday.
Heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption in a few places.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/QU2Pr
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for heavy rain covering Aberdeen & the North East from 6pm TODAY to 12midnight on Friday.
Heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption in a few places.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/QU2Pr
January 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM
*** Weather warning ***
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for heavy rain covering Aberdeen & the North East from 6pm TODAY to 12midnight on Friday.
Heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption in a few places.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/QU2Pr
There is a Met Office YELLOW weather warning for heavy rain covering Aberdeen & the North East from 6pm TODAY to 12midnight on Friday.
Heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption in a few places.
Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/QU2Pr
Tomorrow ( Wednesday 21 January) is the last day for the parents and carers of children in Aberdeen to apply for Primary One (P1) enrolment
https://orlo.uk/pYUIt
https://orlo.uk/pYUIt
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Tomorrow ( Wednesday 21 January) is the last day for the parents and carers of children in Aberdeen to apply for Primary One (P1) enrolment
https://orlo.uk/pYUIt
https://orlo.uk/pYUIt
Residents, staff, volunteers and individual acts of community spirited kindness are being praised for their efforts in keeping Aberdeen moving during this month’s recent heavy snowfall.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/fIYda
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/fIYda
January 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Residents, staff, volunteers and individual acts of community spirited kindness are being praised for their efforts in keeping Aberdeen moving during this month’s recent heavy snowfall.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/fIYda
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/fIYda
We are collecting real Christmas trees along with brown household bins, and from communal bins in the north of the city, until Friday 23 January. For further information visit our website at https://orlo.uk/VvgYl
January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
We are collecting real Christmas trees along with brown household bins, and from communal bins in the north of the city, until Friday 23 January. For further information visit our website at https://orlo.uk/VvgYl