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The Burgesses of Guild of the City and Royal Burgh of Aberdeen ranks as one of the oldest civic institutions in Scotland. We are first mentioned in historical documents in the year 1124 when Aberdeen was a centre of trade and commerce. Much of the city's history stems from the actions of its early Burgesses who were charged with guarding the Burgh with its laws and customs. More than 800 years after formation the Burgesses of Aberdeen now number some 1,100 men and women who have been admitted on the strength of their character, professional reputation and involvement in the civic life of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen Remembers, Sunday 2nd November,4pm
We are pleased to post information of a special concert to be staged by The Gordon Highlanders Museum in partnership with St Margaret’s Braemar on 2nd November 2025 at The Music Hall Aberdeen – Aberdeen Remembers This one-of-a-kind event will cel
Welcome to New Burgesses – Admitted 1st October 2025
Isabel Craik, Retired Nurse and Volunteer. Proposed by Angela Taylor and Seconded by Mohammad Tauqeer Malik. Mirela Delibegovic, Regius Chair of Physiology and Director of Aberdeen Cardiovascular and Diabetes Centre. Proposed by John Otto and Seconded by Dr K
End of an Era
Following on from the Lord Dean's message yesterday, today was my last day in post as your Clerk. It was a lovely way to sign off welcoming 5 new Burgesses into our ranks. Information to follow. I took on the role in November 2007 and it has been an honour and privilege