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 We are first mentioned in historical documents in the year 1124 when Aberdeen was a centre of trade and commerce. More than 800 years after formation the Burgesses of Aberdeen now number some 1,100 men and women.

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St John’s Carols and Lessons Service

Posted By Susan Mitchell

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30th October 2026 No Comments

Annual General Meeting

Posted By Susan Mitchell

BURGESSES OF GUILD OF THE CITY OF ABERDEEN In accordance with the regulations governing the holding of, and proceedings at, Annual Meetings of the Burgesses of Guild of the City of Aberdeen, NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Burgesses will be held in the

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30th March 2026 No Comments

St John Scotland Carols and Lessons Service – Mannofield Church

Posted By Susan Mitchell

I am pleased to share this invitation from St John Scotland to join a festive evening of Carols and Lessons and would be delighted if any Burgesses would like to attend.

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18th November 2025 No Comments

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