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Museum of Aberdeenshire & New Peterhead Library at Arbuthnot House - May 2026Aberdeenshire Council recently announced th...
04/06/2026

Museum of Aberdeenshire & New Peterhead Library at Arbuthnot House - May 2026

Aberdeenshire Council recently announced that construction will start on the Museum of Aberdeenshire and the New Peterhead Library on the 8th June.

The multi-million-pound project will be delivered by hub North Scotland and marks a major milestone in the transformation of Peterhead town centre, breathing new life into the historic Arbuthnot House on Broad Street.

Expected to take around two years Arbuthnot House formally known as Municipal Chambers which is a listed B building will be restored plus extended.

It will feature state of the art galleries, workshop, learning areas and have space for touring shows.

Work has been awarding to CHAP and expected to be completed late 2028.

An artist impression can be found in the last photo full rights of this photo belong to Aberdeenshire Council.

Richards Of Aberdeen Textile Factory - May 2026Richards of Aberdeen was a textile company based at the Broadford Works j...
02/06/2026

Richards Of Aberdeen Textile Factory - May 2026

Richards of Aberdeen was a textile company based at the Broadford Works just off Hutcheon Street in Aberdeen.

Broadford Works was the oldest iron frame mill in Scotland and the last remaining textile mill in Aberdeen.

At its height it there were more than 3,000 people working at the mill.
Richards was purchased in 2002 by ian Suttie, chief execultive of First Oil whilst facing receivership.

In 2003 the company moved its headquarters to the outskirts of Aberdeen with some asssitance from Aberdeen City Council.

A year later in 2004 52 jobs were announced to be at risk and made redundant, soon after in 2005 the entire remaining workforce of 196 people were to go. Many had worked at the mill there whole lives.

The mill has since its closure sat unused and been a focal point for youths. There are plans to make the site into an urban village with 398 homes but so far very little site activities have started.

Eastern Green Link 2 - 23rd May 2026 - Second VisitPictures from the visit made last weekend showing the ongoing convert...
31/05/2026

Eastern Green Link 2 - 23rd May 2026 - Second Visit

Pictures from the visit made last weekend showing the ongoing converter stations being built at Newton of Sandford and the drilling operations for subsea cables at Sandford Bay just across the road.

Eastern Green Link 2 (known as EGL2) is one of the most significant strategic energy infrastructure developments the UK has seen in recent years, connecting the north of Scotland to Yorkshire via the sea.

Large structures, large investments and a huge visual impact to the locals for the next 5 - 7 years.

31/05/2026

Swire House, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen - May 2026

Swire House is a modern large office building located on Souter Head Road within the Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen.

Built in 2012 for £4 million as the global headquarters for Swire Energy Services the building has recently sat empty for a number of years.

With a rateable value of £275,000 and failing to secure a buyer or tenant while the property sat empty, the owners have started to clear the site to make way for a more appropriate development tied to Aberdeen’s new Energy Transition Zone it is hoped.

Its very unusual for such a new building to be demolished but it just shows you how the market has changed after covid, how technology with the like of teams has reduced a physical office need and how the industry has dropped away.

Swire House, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen - May 2026Swire House is a modern large office building located on Soute...
30/05/2026

Swire House, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen - May 2026

Swire House is a modern large office building located on Souter Head Road within the Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen.

Built in 2012 for £4 million as the global headquarters for Swire Energy Services the building has recently sat empty for a number of years.

With a rateable value of £275,000 and failing to secure a buyer or tenant while the property sat empty, the owners have started to clear the site to make way for a more appropriate development tied to Aberdeen’s new Energy Transition Zone it is hoped.

Its very unusual for such a new building to be demolished but it just shows you how the office building market has changed after covid, how technology with the like of teams has reduced a physical office need and how the oil industry has dropped away due to government policies and taxation.

Viking Sky, Cruise Ship, Aberdeen - 23rd May 2026The Viking Sky cruise Ship berthed at the Port of Aberdeen South Harbou...
28/05/2026

Viking Sky, Cruise Ship, Aberdeen - 23rd May 2026

The Viking Sky cruise Ship berthed at the Port of Aberdeen South Harbour for a quick 12 hour stop off after starting its journey in Bergen, Norway passing through Shetland then arriving in Aberdeen.

Built in 2017 this luxury ship can carry 930 guests where it sailed later that day for Edinburgh.

27/05/2026

Viking Sky, Cruise Ship, Aberdeen - 23rd May 2026

The Viking Sky cruise Ship berthed at the Port of Aberdeen South Harbour for a quick 12 hour stop off after starting its journey in Bergen, Norway passing through Shetland then arriving in Aberdeen.

Built in 2017 this luxury ship can carry 930 guests where it sailed later that day for Edinburgh.

New Aberdeen Market "Flint Market" - 23rd May 2026The New Aberdeen Market officially branded as FLINT is a £50 million c...
27/05/2026

New Aberdeen Market "Flint Market" - 23rd May 2026

The New Aberdeen Market officially branded as FLINT is a £50 million city-centre regeneration project currently under construction in Aberdeen.

Developed on the site of the former British Home Stores (BHS) and the old Indoor Market this destination venue is scheduled to complete construction and open to the public in late 2027. Main contractor Morrison Construction is currently progressing with the build which features a striking modern glass frontage along Union Street.

It will have 10 food vendor courts with a range of shops and stalls to cover most of peoples needs. One key feature is that it will have a huge 17 x 7 meter LED screen to allow key sporting and social events to be shown in outside like they do in other large cities.

This is one to watch as is progresses to completion.

26/05/2026

ExPolice Scotland Queen Street Headquarters - May 2026

Not exactly the nicest of buildings but still a big part of Aberdeens history given what its purpose was and the fact it is does have a huge visual impact to the skyline.

Earlier in the month Aberdeen City Council approved the estimated funds for the demolition of the former police station but planning hasn’t been yet granted for the works looking at the planning portal.

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