SPECTRA attracts record-breaking visitor numbers in Aberdeen
An Aberdeen festival has been hailed a huge success as visitor numbers triple.
An Aberdeen festival has been hailed a huge success as visitor numbers triple.
SPECTRA included world-class art installations across the city, which illuminated Aberdeen over three days last weekend.
The organisors are now saying over 35,000 people visited the attraction. That's dramatic rise on last year, which saw visitor numbers reach 10,000.
Aberdonians braved the cold weather, even snow, to play with the interactive installations.
Originally displayed at one site, this year it moved to four key locations around the city centre.
Aberdeen City Council Convener of Education and Children's Services Councillor Angela Taylor said: “This year, SPECTRA proved to be a cutting-edge festival which has linked culture, science and history together.
"Both interactive and inspiring, the festival has led the way in showcasing the best of what Aberdeen has to offer as a cultural destination.
“Despite this festival being a new concept for Aberdeen, we have listened to feedback from visitors and have made it bigger and better than ever before with great success.
“SPECTRA certainly created a real buzz in the city, with those who attended having nothing but praise for the event.”