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City’s Christmas lights twinkling again

The Christmas lights display in Aberdeen city centre is sparkling once again.

One set of lights was brought down in last week’s storm when a piece of masonry was dislodged, and two other sets were removed for safety reasons amid structural concerns about the buildings they were attached to.

Council officers have been carrying out regular inspections of the remaining sets of lights since the storm and will continue to do so on a regular basis throughout the remainder of the festive season.

Lord Provost Peter Stephen, who led the switch-on parade along Union Street on 20 November, said: “Full credit to the council’s team of engineers for working tirelessly to ensure the light display is safe, secure and ready to be switched back on.

“The Christmas lights are much loved by residents in the Granite City with this year’s display proving particularly popular. I’m sure residents will share my delight in seeing Union Street lit up again.”

The lights removed as a result of the weather were between Back Wynd and Belmont Street, outside Peacocks, and the display at the Union Street/Union Terrace junction beside the Monkey House. They will not be put back up this year.

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