Trustrees aim to raise new Aberdeen Art Gallery funds

A new board of trustees has been unveiled to raise the remainder of what is required to complete work on a major refurbishment of Aberdeen Art Gallery.

The gallery officially closed its doors earlier this year to allow work to start on the £30m project.

A third of the money was granted by the Heritage Lottery Fund, with the city council also committing £10m.

Aberdeen City Council said about £200,000 has been raised towards the final £10m needed.

This has been through early fundraising and donations. A number of applications have also been made to trusts and foundations for funding.

The redesign of the Schoolhill art gallery building was backed by 27 votes to 15 by Aberdeen City Council in 2013.