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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 We are first mentioned in historical documents in the year 1124 when Aberdeen was a centre of trade and commerce.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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Our Union Street – JOIN THE STREET UNION THIS SUNDAY – 20th April 2025

Posted By Garry Stevens

Come and join our army of volunteers to brighten up the street. This event will focus on St Nicholas Street to St Catherine's Wynd. To get involved please sign up using the form button below. We hope to see you there!  Our Union Street, Union Pavilion, Union Terrace Gar

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15th April 2025 No Comments

THE BUS COLLECTION AT ALFORD OPEN DAY – SUNDAY, 13TH JULY 

Posted By Garry Stevens

Invite Letter Burgesses of Guild AC - Alford Bus CollectionDownload

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3rd April 2025 No Comments

Proposal for Wikipedia Editing Workshops for the Burgesses of Guild of Aberdeen

Posted By Garry Stevens

Overview: Ian Watt, a fellow Burgess is an approved trainer for Wikimedia UK and has trained hundreds of people to edit Wikipedia and create new articles there. Ian proposes to run a series of 3 workshops tailored specifically to the Burgesses of Guild of Aberdeen wit

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1st April 2025 No Comments

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