For five decades, oil and gas have powered Aberdeen’s economy and provided livelihoods for tens of thousands of people.But now, the oil is starting to dry up and Scotland is moving to a low carbon future. What will the energy transition mean for the Granite City and its people? The Ferret, Scotland’s premier investigative journalism outlet, is digging into this big issue and wants to hear from the people of Aberdeen about their views on the ‘just transition’ to clean energy.As part of our investigative series ‘After Oil’, we are bringing our ‘Open Newsroom’ to the north east to hear stories from workers, campaigners, and local residents in the communities most affected about the move away from fossil fuels.This isn’t a lecture or a panel event – at our ‘Open Newsroom’ everyone has a voice. Your crucial insights will help shape our reporting and hold decision makers to account.We want to hear what opportunities and risks the transition brings, ask who is benefitting from this massive chance, and examine how well the media is covering these crucial debates.Join us at Peacock Arts in Aberdeen on 17 September to explore what a fairer, sustainable future for Aberdeen could look like. Tickets are free but you must register in adance. Refreshments will be available. Accessibility:
We will make every effort to ensure that everyone, regardless of mobility difficulties or any other impairment can enjoy the facilities we provide. If you have any concerns about accessibility in the workshops or would like more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
-Wheelchair access available
- Accessible toilet with baby changing facility
Travel
By train
-Trains arrive at the train station located at Union Square shopping centre, 15 minutes’ walk from Peacock. Schedules and costs can be found here.
By bus
-Bus schedules and costs vary between local, regional and national services.
-Local bus schedules and costs can be found here.
-Regional bus schedules and costs can be found here.
-National bus services arrive at the Bus Station located in Union Square shopping centre, 15 minutes’ walk from Peacock. There are a variety of service providers, further details at the links. Megabus, Flixbus and Ember.
By car
-Please be aware if using a car we are in an LEZ (Low Emissions Zone), charges will apply.
-There is no private parking available.
-For drivers with a blue badge, you will find a list of car parks with blue badge spaces here.
