Award-winning 'Canine Crew' making a return to Aberdeen Airport

The award-winning "Canine Crew" are making a return to Aberdeen Airport.

The popular dogs will make weekly visits, with the airport's Therapets project, a partnership with Canine Concern Scotland Trust, designed to reduce anxiety associated with travelling through interaction with therapy dogs.

It has been internationally acknowledged as industry leading.

Fraser Bain, Airport Duty Manager at the airport and Diane Wood, Lead Representative and Trustee from Canine Concern Scotland Trust, brought the initiative to the terminal, which won the National Geographic Traveller’s Award for innovation in 2019.

The "Canine Crew" visit all areas of the terminal including the airport's retail and departures lounge, putting a smile on people's faces.

Fraser said: "Our Canine Crew has been a hit with passengers and staff ever since our four-legged friends came to the airport.

"We are delighted they are able to return and build on the fantastic job that was already started before the pandemic."

Diane said: "Our Crew are delighted to be back in the terminal meeting passengers and staff – and the canine crew members can’t wait to be off of furr-lough."

The "Canine Crew" also played a important role in welcoming visits to Aberdeen when the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards came to the Granite City in 2019.

More information about the Therapets programme is available on the airport's website.