Plans to create a lasting memorial to those who lost their lives during the pandemic have taken a step forward this morning.
Aberdeen's Remembering Together Project has lodged plans for a sculpture located in Bon Accord Terrace Gardens.
Constructed from upcycled local granite, it will be created by George King Architects in an attempt to create "a powerful metaphor" for the city's resilience in the face of adversity.
The programme is being delivered by Greenspace Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government. It has involved commissioned artists working with partners, communities, and faith groups to help people remember those who died during the pandemic.
Locally, the project has been delivered by Culture Aberdeen, Station House Media Unit (SHMU) and a steering group made up of representatives from Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen City Voluntary Organisations and other third sector organisations.
Councillor Miranda Radley, Convener of the Council’s Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee, said: “I am pleased to see the creation of Aberdeen’s Covid Memorial has moved into its final stages with the appointment of the artist to create this poignant tribute within our city.
“Taking on board the ideas from the public consultation is vitally important to ensure the finished memorial reflects the wishes of the people most impacted by the pandemic. I look forward to seeing the finished memorial in situ at Bon Accord Gardens later this year.”