Aberdeen's Provost Skene's House reopens as Denis Law joins others in Hall of Heroes
Provost Skene’s House, Aberdeen’s oldest surviving townhouse, has reopened to the public this week after an extensive redevelopment.
Situation in the city centre, the building is now a superb exhibition of memorabilia, art and interactive displays which celebrates pioneering people of the North-East.
Denis Law joins Willie Miller, Sir Alex Ferguson and more in the sporting champions room while also being present in the Hall of Heroes, an innovative showcase of 10 publicly-voted individuals.
A replica of his Ballon d’Or trophy sits alongside a Scotland cap and signed programme from his national debut. Denis was of course born in Aberdeen and many of his achievements in football have never been surpassed. He is still the nation’s leading goalscorer and the only Scotsman to win the Ballon d’Or, football’s most recognised individual award.
Councillor Jenny Laing, Leader of Aberdeen City Council, said: “The people celebrated in the new visitor attraction have helped to transform our world, whether with an important scientific breakthrough such as the discovery of insulin 100 years ago, or staggering sporting achievements at the very highest levels of performance.
”We owe them all a debt of gratitude for their discoveries, their passions and their talents, and for reminding us how much pride we can take in our great city and all it has given – and continues to give – to the world.”
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