Dozens of schools across Aberdeen are set to benefit from a £27 million investment programme aimed at upgrading buildings and improving facilities.
Aberdeen City Council has approved £27.164 million through its Condition & Suitability Programme, which will fund repairs and improvements across council buildings, including the city’s school estate.
The plans were approved by the Finance and Resources Committee on August 5, 2026, with projects scheduled to take place over the next three financial years.
Work will include improvements to classrooms, kitchens, lighting, ventilation systems, accessibility, safety measures and general building condition across primary and secondary schools.
Bridge of Don Academy will receive a range of upgrades, including internal alterations to support community activities, changes to science labs, a new corridor, drama studio lighting improvements, kitchen ventilation upgrades, passenger lift replacement and additional teaching space.
Other planned projects include obsolete lighting replacement at Dyce Academy, flat roof repairs and refurbishment works at Harlaw Academy, and kitchen ventilation improvements at Northfield Academy.
Abbotswell School will receive new entrance matting and acoustic flooring upgrades, while Brimmond School will have a new air handling unit installed.
Charleston School’s CCTV system will be replaced, Cults School will continue toilet refurbishment works and receive kitchen and dining area upgrades, and Dyce School will benefit from new staff and pupil toilets alongside flooring replacements.
Flooding issues, fire alarm upgrades and boiler room access improvements will be addressed at Fernielea School, while Glashieburn School will begin the second phase of window and external door replacements.
Further projects include fencing replacements at Cornhill School, environmental improvements at Kirkhill School, drainage and tree root management at St Joseph’s RC School, and boiler replacements at Quarryhill and Woodside schools.
The programme also includes wider safety and accessibility improvements, including enhanced security measures, upgraded fire alarm systems and improved visitor areas.
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Councillor Alex McLellan, convener of the Finance and Resources Committee at Aberdeen City Council, said: "We are spending a huge amount maintaining and investing in our estate every year, including upgrades to school buildings, across the city.
"These works complement the larger school projects underway across the city, ensuring we continue to provide quality facilities for our communities and for our young people."
Councillor Ian Yuill, co-leader of Aberdeen City Council, said: "Investing in schools and education is vital for our city’s future.
"In addition to the school extensions and new sports pavilion which are nearly finished, there are several other schools benefitting from investment in buildings.
"The Council is committed to improving the school estate across the city. This includes work almost completed at Harlaw Academy and Bridge of Don Academy as part of the current Condition & Suitability Programme while looking ahead at the dozens of schools to benefit for the next tranche of work."
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