Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO)
August to October 2026
Celebrate Aberdeen
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Address: N/A
Reference: 12153
UPRN: N/A
URL: Celebrate Aberdeen
Order: Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders – Celebrate Aberdeen Parade
The effect of the first Order is to prohibit driving on the roads listed in Schedule 1 on Saturday 29 August 2026.
Schedule 1
| Road | Extent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Albyn Place | Carden Place to Alford Place | 10:00–12:00 |
| Alford Place | Albyn Place to Union Street | 10:00–12:00 |
| Holburn Street | Alford Place to Union Grove | 10:15–13:00 |
| Union Street | Alford Place to Union Terrace | 10:15–13:00 |
| Chapel Street | Union Street to Thistle Street | 10:15–13:00 |
| Union Terrace | Union Street to Rosemount Viaduct | 10:15–13:00 |
| Rosemount Viaduct | Union Terrace to Schoolhill | 10:15–13:00 |
| Schoolhill | Entire length | 10:15–13:00 |
| Upperkirkgate | Entire length | 10:15–13:00 |
| Broad Street | Entire length | 10:15–13:00 |
All associated side roads will also be closed. Alternative routes will be available.
All roads will be subject to no-waiting restrictions, including for Disabled Blue Badge holders. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner's expense. Restrictions will be indicated by yellow ‘No Waiting’ cones.
The effect of the second Order is to suspend existing restrictions and introduce the temporary restrictions in Schedule 2 from 10:15 to 13:00 on 29 August 2026.
Schedule 2
The following existing restrictions will be suspended:
- The prohibition of right turns from Holburn Street onto Willowbank Road.
- The prohibition of right turns from Skene Street onto Rosemount Viaduct, for buses only.
- The No Entry restriction on Queen Street at its junction with West North Street.
- The Access Only restriction on Poultry Market Lane at its junction with Queen Street.
- The one-way restriction on St Catherine’s Wynd.
The following temporary restrictions will apply:
- Chapel Street will operate one-way, northbound, from its junction with Thistle Street to its junction with Little Chapel Street.
- Waiting will be prohibited in the Disabled Blue Badge holders’ parking bays on St Catherine’s Wynd.
- Waiting will be suspended on the west side of Chapel Street, north of Thistle Street, for approximately 53 metres, except for taxis. This area will operate as a temporary taxi rank during the closure of Union Street.
Additional waiting restrictions
From 18:00 on 28 August until 13:00 on 29 August 2026, waiting will be suspended:
- on the north side of Albyn Place, between Carden Place and Rubislaw Place, except for vehicles associated with the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade;
- on both sides of Union Terrace;
- on both sides of Schoolhill;
- on Upperkirkgate, including Disabled Blue Badge holders’ bays; and
- on both sides of Wellington Place, between Crown Street and South College Street, to accommodate the bus diversion route.
These measures are required in the interests of public safety during the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade.
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Seafield Road
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Address: Seafield Road
Reference: 17466174
UPRN: N/A
URL: Seafield Road
Order: Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
The effect of the order is to impose temporary prohibition of driving Eastbound on Seafield Road, Aberdeen from Countesswells Road to North Anderson Drive. There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of carriageway for the durations of the works. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense. The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. The restrictions are in the interests of public safety during ACC maintenance works.
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Groats Road (No5)
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Address: Groats Road
Reference: 11088
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URL: Groats Road (No5)
There will be a one-way restriction on Groats Road, from its junction with Queen’s Road to the southern entrance at the bus turning circle. The permitted direction of travel will be southbound. An alternative route for northbound vehicles will be via Hazlehead Avenue, Hazlehead Roundabout and Queen’s Road.
There will be a Prohibition of Waiting on either side of the same stretch of road.
These restrictions will be indicated by temporary No Waiting cones and appropriate signage.
Illegally parked vehicles may be removed at the owner’s expense.
These measures are necessary to protect the workforce and the public during excavation and cable-laying works for a new electrical supply associated with the Hazlehead Academy site, being carried out by SSE.
Enquiries
Alba Traffic Management
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Aberdeen City Council (ACC)
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Consultation: Pedestrian Crossing Reissued
Countesswells Road (10 Aug to 31 Aug)
🚧 Consultation: Proposed Pedestrian Crossing Improvements on Countesswells Road
Aberdeen City Council is inviting comments on proposals to improve pedestrian safety on Countesswells Road, with the consultation running from . The consultation period has been extended to account for the summer holiday season.
Why are these changes being proposed?
Following complaints about the lack of a safe crossing point on Countesswells Road, between Seafield Road and the nearby junction, surveys were carried out. The results showed there is sufficient demand for a pedestrian refuge island to help people cross the road more safely.
To ensure the new crossing has clear visibility for both drivers and pedestrians, the Council is also proposing 'No Waiting at Any Time' (double yellow line) restrictions around the crossing location. These restrictions are intended to prevent parked vehicles from blocking sightlines for approaching traffic and people waiting to cross.
What about parking?
The Council acknowledges that the new restrictions may reduce the number of on-street parking spaces nearby. However, parking has been reconfigured on the one-way section of Countesswells Road serving properties 68B–68D, creating additional spaces which are expected to offset those lost as part of the scheme.
How to submit an objection
Anyone wishing to object to the proposals should send their comments, including the reasons for their objection, along with their name and address, before .
Email: trafficmanagement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Or write to:
Traffic Management and Road Safety Team
City Regeneration and Environment
Aberdeen City Council
Business Hub 4
Ground Floor North
Marischal College
Aberdeen AB10 1AB
Please note
Objections submitted as part of the statutory consultation will be shared with the relevant Council committee and may be made available for public inspection and to the press. Personal details such as names, addresses, telephone numbers and signatures will be redacted before publication.
For more information on how Aberdeen City Council handles personal data relating to Traffic Regulation Orders, please see the Council's Traffic Regulation Order Privacy Notice.
Related Links
- Aberdeen City Council - Draft Traffic Regulation Orders: Draft Traffic Regulation Order Countesswells Road
- Aberdeen City Council - Citywide Traffic Management and Developer Proposals 2026: https://countesswells-prohibition-of-waiting.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/airyhall-broomhill-garthdee-ward?step=step1
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Couper's Pond
Update Following Environmental Assessment
Residents have raised concerns in recent years about the condition of Couper's Pond, particularly the lower water levels and the general appearance of the surrounding area. Following enquiries from the local community, an update has now been provided by Macaulay Development Trust, which owns the site.
Although the pond is privately owned, the trust has long allowed free public access to the grounds, making it a valued local green space enjoyed by many residents.
The organisation has acknowledged the concerns raised by the community and confirmed that work is already underway to better understand the condition of the pond and determine the most appropriate long-term solution.
As part of this work, environmental specialists were commissioned to carry out an expert assessment. Their findings indicate that there is sufficient water flow to sustain Couper's Pond. However, damage to the pond's clay liner means it is currently unable to retain water effectively, contributing to the lower water levels that residents have noticed.
The assessment also identified a significant issue with invasive non-native plant species in and around the pond, including New Zealand pygmy weed. These invasive plants will need to be addressed before the pond can safely be restored to a level where water can naturally discharge downstream.
The trust is now considering the options available for restoring and improving the pond. While it has some financial resources, restrictions on how those funds can be used mean that external funding and partnership support will be needed to deliver the necessary work. As a result, the restoration process is expected to take time.
It has reiterated its commitment to finding the best way forward and recognises the importance of Couper's Pond to the local community. Further updates are expected as the project progresses.
Related Links
- The Macaulay Development Trust: www.macaulaydevelopmenttrust.org