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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 We are first mentioned in historical documents in the year 1124 when Aberdeen was a centre of trade and commerce.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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RSPB 50th Anniversary Talk

Posted By Garry Stevens

RSPB 50th Birthday flyerDownload

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18th March 2025 No Comments

Burgess Lunches – April and May

Posted By Garry Stevens

Please see update on our lunches, with April now added: Wednesday 23rd April fellow Burgess Irene Watt will be our guest speaker with her topic "Music Making from The Cradle to the Grave" As an Ethnomusicologist ( she will explain what that is) Irene will talk about

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11th March 2025 No Comments

Burgess of Guild Facebook Page

Posted By Garry Stevens

After some minor technical issues we are now able to confirm our new Facebook page is now active. It is called Burgesses of Guild of the City of Aberdeen. We will post events and news relating to the Burgesses on a regular basis. For those who use Facebook we hope that you

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27th February 2025 No Comments

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