Aberdeen’s city centre is to transform into a brick-filled dinosaur adventure this October.
Iconic Bricks Dinosaur Trail will be a two-week event from October 12-27 that will see an exciting new free family-fun trail located throughout the city centre with free parking available in two city centre car parks.
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Christian Allard said: “This is a fantastic event to look forward to during the school holidays and will be a great family day out.
“I would encourage everyone to take part in this fun new trail, and also to take the time to visit all the local businesses across the city centre.”
Education and Children’s Services Convener Councillor Martin Greig said: “The dinosaur activity is a great opportunity for children to have fun together and to find out more about the natural world.
“Dinosaurs are favourite animals for many young people and the trail will be an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience.”
Visitors and locals will be able to discover 18 brick dinosaur models located in various city centre businesses, including a Stegosaurus, Triceratops and adorable baby dinosaurs.
Participants will be able to get an insight into how each the model is made and learn more about each creation, including how many bricks were used to build the model and information on each dinosaur.
Also available will be the Hidden Lego Minifigurine Competition, where small Lego figurines have been hidden in ten shop windows around the Upperkirkgate and Belmont Street area for people of all ages to find in a treasure-hunt style challenge.
Once each minifigure is found, there is an opportunity to enter a prize draw to win an Aberdeen Gift Cards worth £20.
Additional activities will be available throughout the October Holidays that will offer fun activities in various locations across the city that all ages can get involved with, including LEGO sessions, bookbug and animation.
The Iconic Bricks Dinosaur Trail has received £30,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Free weekend parking in the Denburn and Frederick Street car parks will be available throughout the October holidays and the first weekend in November. Parking for £1 will be available after 5pm at Virigina Street, the Gallowgate, Frederick Street, Summer Street, Chapel Street, West North Street and the Denburn. Normal charging rates will resume from 8am.
For more information on the event and travelling into the city centre, visit: Dinosaur trails, car parking offers and enjoying your city centre | Aberdeen City Council