Aberdeen City Council

We apologise that some brown bins in Dyce and Bucksburn weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow. More: aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/bins-…. Please help keep family, neighbours and friends informed if they're not online.

A huge thanks from the Council to the crews, captains , trainees, volunteers , businesses, charities, partners, bands and visitors who made up the 400,000 visits to the fantastic Tall Ships festival. It was amazing success, and we couldn't have done it without you. Well done!

We have resolved the technical issues with Housing Online that we were experiencing earlier this week. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Residents in the Cove area who did not have their garden waste emptied yesterday should note we will collect them this morning. Apologies for any inconvenience.

The Beach Esplanade has now reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience.

The Beach Esplanade is now closed and parking is no longer available. Please find an alternative way to access the Beach area if you plan to watch the Red Arrows.

People going to the ticketed Tall Ships Quayside Concerts are asked to have their tickets ready for scanning on their mobiles as they arrive at the gate. It means everyone can get into the venue quicker. Thank you ❤️

Kingswells Park and Ride is now open again to people who have pre-booked tickets for the Tall Ships shuttle bus.

Please be aware non-authorised drones are not allowed to be flown above the Tall Ships event area, even if you are registered and have flyer and operator ID. It is a major event with large crowds and we are committed to everyone’s safety. Thank you for understanding.

Kingswells Park and Ride is currently full. Drivers should go instead to the Tall Ships Park and Ride at P&J Live (surface parking), where pre-booked tickets can be used. Further updates will be shared as required.

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with Housing Online and ask customers to please try logging in later. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will we post further updates when available.

We are committed to your safety during the Tall Ships. Our vigilant security teams and police may randomly ask you questions and this is part of the major security presence. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

The Marischal Street public entrance has now re-opened following the arrival of the Crew Parade on site -- what a show they put on! Thank you for your patience.

Crew Parade due to arrive on site today around 4pm, requiring brief closure of the public entrance at Marischal Street, which will re-open afterwards. We'd encourage you to watch the parade from Union Terrace, Rosemount Viaduct, Schoolhill or Broad Street. Thank you.

People going to the ticketed Tall Ships Quayside Concerts are asked to have their tickets ready for scanning on their mobiles as they arrive at the gate. It means everyone can get into the venue quicker. Thank you ❤️

If you’re heading to tonight’s/today’s/this weekend’s event, follow safety advice from Counter Terrorism Policing. ❗ Be patient with security checks and staff 🔊 Report to security if you see something that doesn’t feel right 🎵 Enjoy the event 🔄Share the message #BeSafeBeSound

Tall Ships visitors are reminded to access the event via the public entrance on Marischal Street from Castlegate. There is no entry from Market Street opposite Union Square.

If you’re visiting the Tall Ships event over the next few days, please remember to stay safe, including dressing for the weather and looking after your valuables.

Union Terrace closed to traffic from 2.15pm today for the Tall Ships crew parade at 4pm, Rosemount Viaduct, Schoolhill and Broad Street closed from 3.45pm. Roads to re-open about 5pm. Park and Ride buses will be temporarily diverted to Guild Street for drop-off and pick-up.

We hope everyone had a great time at tonight's Ministry of Sound Tall Ships Quayside Concert (despite the rain!) A reminder:- Last bus to park & ride - 11.20pm Last train to Montrose - 11.40pm Last train to Inverurie - 11.43pm Please leave via Marischal Street - thank you! ❤️