A new plaque commemorating Chanonry Grounds, the home ground of Aberdeen Association Football Club from 1888 to 1898, was today (Thursday, February 3) approved by committee.
Aberdeen City Council’s city growth and resources committee members agreed the plaque would sit on the East wall of the Cruikshank Building in Cruikshank Botanic Garden at the south-east corner of the building.
Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust proposed the erection of a commemorative plaque to the Chanonry Grounds, home ground of the Aberdeen Association Football Club (prior to the founding of the modern Aberdeen Football Club in 1903) at the Cruikshank Botanic Garden, University of Aberdeen.
Aberdeen City Council city growth and resources convener Councillor Ryan Houghton said: “It is great to see that a plaque commemorating Chanonry Grounds has been approved.
“The plaque will be a long-lasting tribute to the history of AFC in a historical part of Aberdeen and I’m sure it will be an attractive spot for football fans, locals, and tourists to visit.”
Aberdeen FC Heritage Trust trustee, Jock Gardiner said: “Aberdeen Football Club has a rich history, and it is wonderful news that The Chanonry Grounds will now be suitably recognised as a previous venue of the club by the installation of this plaque.”
Aberdeen FC Heritage Trust Trustee, Stewart Eaton said: “Chanonry Grounds forms part of the Heritage Trail, created by the Aberdeen FC Heritage Trust. The proposed commemorative plaque of Chanonry Grounds would be a fantastic addition to plaques already installed at Correction Wynd, Pittodrie and King Street. It is fantastic to be involved in a project that highlights and celebrates the rich history of Aberdeen FC and the City of Aberdeen.”
There will be no direct financial implications to Aberdeen City Council as all financial costs will be covered by Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust.
The report to committee can be viewed at: Chanonry Grounds Plaque (aberdeencity.gov.uk)