Over 4,000 have say on city centre masterplan - with one week to go

More than 4,300 people have so far taken part in a consultation on a review of the city centre and beach masterplan in Aberdeen.

Locals are being asked to tell city planners how their views have changed due to coronavirus.

The 25-year initiative has already sparked projects including the revamps of Aberdeen Art Gallery, the music hall, Marischal Square and Broad Street.

Over the coming months it will also see the completion of Provost Skene's House and the regeneration of Union Terrace Gardens.

The consultation allocates points to indicate how important each potential improvement is - focusing on areas including  Union Street, the west end, Schoolhill/Upperkirkgate/Belmont Street, and the Castlegate.

So far, 4,391 people have taken part in the online consultation - which closes on Friday.

Councillor Marie Boulton, city centre masterplan spokesperson, said: "It is great to see so many people have taken part in the consultation already as it shows how passionately people feel about the future of the city centre and the beach area.

"I’d encourage everyone to take part to find out what the public’s priorities are while reflecting on what we have learned in the past year of restrictions and changes due to coronavirus including how Aberdeen can be suitable for all regardless of your mobility or age."