The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Hall of Heroes is revealed
Heroes. Especially given the calibre of the other candidates.”
Lyndsey Bowditch, director of Studioarc, the consultancy working on the redevelopment, said: “From Bishop Elphinstone to Annie Lennox, there is so much variety and a great opportunity to visually represent these people, drawing on the characteristics and achievements which make them remarkable.
“It’s a really wonderful project and our creative team will be pulling out all the stops to interpret these heroes in an exciting and imaginative way.”
Provost Skene’s House – which dates from 1545 – previously housed a series of period rooms, furnished to show how people lived in the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries.
Council leader, Jenny Laing, said: “The public’s contribution has been tremendously valuable and will help ensure the attraction has widespread appeal. The stories and achievements of our heroes – indeed all the candidates – clearly resonated with residents.”
Deputy Leader, Marie Boulton, added: “What makes our city region great is the vision and drive of our people, and that legacy continues. We will be conserving one of Aberdeen’s favourite historic buildings while giving it new purpose in showcasing that global influence.
“The poll captured the public’s imagination and the level of response reflects the enthusiasm for the building’s new role.”
Liberal Democrat group leader Ian Yuill said: “I am interested to see the recognition given to the citizens of the north-east in the new Provost Skene’s House.”