Work on a £65,000 education centre refurbishment project in Aberdeen is now complete.

The Education Room in the David Welch Winter Gardens has been redeveloped to provide better facilities for school and community groups.

Features include new glazing, flooring and a sink unit, with the building now wind and water tight.

The project was parted funded by £40,000 from the Education and Children’s Services committee revenue underspend, with the remainder coming from the late Lorna Doreen Russell Legacy Fund.

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In addition, the Education Room room will act as an added resource to Duthie Park, as additional workshops and activities can now be held. The park's cafe is also set to re-open this spring following a major refurbishment.

Cllr Angela Taylor said: "The refurbishment of the Education Room will make such a difference to the many school and community groups who use the facility to make lots of craft projects or hold meetings.

“Duthie Park and the Winter Gardens are already one of the most-visited attractions in the city and improving the facilities there will help to make it even more popular."

The 134-year-old park had previously undergone a £5 million refurbishment in 2013.

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