Help Val the Forgotten return to his Viking home with an interactive adventure

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From Aberdeenshire Council An interactive scheme to get people of all ages out into the fresh air and enjoy some exercise while helping a lonely lost Viking has been launched in Ellon. ShireQuest is a blend of online gaming with real-life interaction as participants help Val – brother of Thor, Viking God of Thunder – return to his home in …

Aberdeen Gearing Up for Weekend of Cycling Fun

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Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council, alongside TotalEnergies and Event Scotland, have today launched a final push for a weekend of cycling activities across the North East next month. The biggest professional road cycling race in the UK will arrive in the area on 4th September, stage one starting in Aberdeen and finishing at the Glenshee ski centre. This opening …

New Machar Primary School latest to adopt the WOW Walk to School Challenge

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News release from Aberdeenshire Council: Aberdeenshire Council has teamed up with Living Streets – the UK charity for everyday walking – to encourage more families to walk to school and promote active daily journeys as part of WOW, the Walk to School Challenge. WOW is an award-winning behavioural change scheme currently adopted in 14 primary schools in Aberdeenshire and more …