Work Begins On Aberdeen's Art Gallery

The keys to Aberdeen Art Gallery have been handed over to the contractors for a huge revamp.

The Gallery is due to undergo a £30 million redevelopment that will see it closed until 2017.

The project involves new educational facilities to create opportunities for all to learn more about the arts, and the planned sensitive upgrading of the Cowdray Hall will create a fine new performance space for audiences and performers.

Aberdeen City Council’s Deputy Leader Councillor Marie Boulton said: “The formal hand over of Aberdeen Art Gallery’s keys to contractors McLaughlin and Harvey of Belfast is a key milestone in this multi-million pound redevelopment project.

“Through significant investment in the fabric of the buildings we will have new exhibition and display galleries and improved facilities for visitors. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to achieve something really special for Aberdeen and by rejuvenating and improving these much loved buildings, we will create a world-class cultural centre which will celebrate art and music for all.”