Aberdeen's Christmas tree arrives after travelling 300 miles!
This year's christmas tree has arrived - traveling over 300 miles to get here!
Aberdeen's 2015 Christmas tree has arrived - after travelling over 300 miles!
Aberdeen’s Christmas Tree has arrived in the harbour following a 312-mile journey after being gifted from the city’s twin town of Stavanger in Norway.
The 35-ft Norwegian Spruce arrived yesterday on the SeaCargo Express regular service.
The tree will now wait in Aberdeen Harbour for almost a week while it is inspected by Forestry Commission specialists.
It will then be erected in the Castlegate on Monday the 23rd of November.
The Christmas Tree Switch-On ceremony is held on Thursday 26 November and starts at 7pm. Hundreds of people are expected to attend the ceremony, which will be carried out by The Lord Provost of Aberdeen and Deputy Mayor of Stavanger.
Aberdeen Lord Provost George Adam said: “I’m thrilled the city’s Christmas Tree has arrived safety and I’m looking forward to seeing how splendid it will look once decorated and erected in the Castlegate.”