Aberdeen Given Council Approval for New Stadium

Scottish Premier League (SPL) soccer club Aberdeen are moving closer to being given the go-ahead for a new home stadium after their plans were approved by councillors, subject to approval by Scottish ministers.

Permission has been awarded to Aberdeen to build the £40m stadium, capable of holding about 21,000 fans, at Loirston Loch in the south of the City.

The stadium plans include a gym, a club shop, museum and cafe, and the whole facility would be lit at night by a red glow.

Local communities and groups concerned about the environmental impact of the stadium added up to 140 objections but councillors rejected them all.

The club’s current home, Pittodrie, is subject to plans from Aberdeen FC to be sold near the beach for housing.