Tag Archives: Union Terrace Gardens

Musings on Mary Slessor

Posted on February 12, 2012 by rxpell

So this weekend in the Press & Journal we read the headline that “Sir Ian Wood said last night that projects in Africa would benefit from the £50million he has offered to Aberdeen – should the City Garden Project be … Continue reading →

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And the winner is …

Posted on January 15, 2012 by rxpell

So, having failed to meet milestone after milestone, the City Square Gardens Design Competition has at long last drawn to a close and the Aberdeen City Gardens Trust has its final solution. Was keeping two designs “in play” just a … Continue reading →

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Should Heritage Lottery Funding be used to destroy heritage?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by rxpell

It was with some incredulity that I read the following headline in the Press & Journal of 19th March 2011 : “City Gardens bosses to apply for lottery cash”. Now to clear up any confusion right at the start – The … Continue reading →

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Triple Kirks Nonsultation ?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by rxpell

Nonsultation = A specious public consultation on decisions that have already been made. I like this word, but I loathe the concept it describes. More and more we see that government, business and property developers are embracing this concept, with … Continue reading →

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Does puppet press merely peddle property developers PR?

Posted on January 16, 2011 by rxpell

In the wake of local residents expressing their concerns at the plans for Stewart Milne FC’s new stadium at Loriston Loch, the Press & Journal saw fit to spout out “Obstacles shouldn’t hinder stadium bid” which goes on among other … Continue reading →

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