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History: Exhibition planned for Provost Skene’s

The line-up for a “hall of heroes” at one of Aberdeen’s most historic properties has been confirmed after nearly 2,000 people took part in a public poll.

The 16th-century Provost Skene’s House is being redeveloped as a museum honouring northeast residents who helped transform the wider world.

The ground floor, which has a stone vaulted roof, will become home to 10 “heroes” – picked from 50 candidates during a threeweek vote, in which 1,967 people participated.

All 50 candidates will feature in Provost Skene’s House, but the ten chosen will take pride of place on the ground floor.

Among those selected are adopted Aberdonians such as Sir Alex Ferguson, who despite being born in Glasgow, inspired the Dons to European glory in 1983.

Also honoured will be the Scotland the What? team, Annie Lennox, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Denis Law, Stuart MacBride, Bishop William Elphinstone and Dugald and May Baird.

Provost Skene’s House has been closed during the construction of Marischal Square, of which it will be a focal point when it reopens later this year.

Scotland and Manchester United football legend, Denis Law, who topped the Sporting Champions category, said: “The new attraction sounds great. I try to visit Aberdeen two or three times a year, always with the family.

“The city will always be home. When people ask me what team I support, I say Aberdeen!”

Percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, added: “I am

“I’m finding it quite surreal to be part of Aberdeen’s Hall of Heroes”

Honorary Aberdonian Sir Alex Ferguson dances across the pitch in 1980