Youngsters performed some stunning skateboarding feats as they celebrated a £55,000 revamp of their local park.
Aberdeen City Council has now completed an expensive refurbishment of St Fittick’s Skate Park in Torry, which began in March.
Local children, who had been eagerly awaiting the chance to try it out, took part in a special skateboard and BMX coaching session to mark the culmination of the improvement scheme.
The training was carried out by instructors from Transition Extreme, and attended by local authority co-leader Jenny Laing.
Speaking afterwards, Mrs Laing predicted that the facility would attract more people into Torry.
She said: “It’s fantastic to see the facility already being well used and I’ve no doubt it will be a big draw for people from across the city.
“The council values the role of play and physical activity, and is clear about the importance of facilities that encourage that active lifestyle.
“We are in the midst of a significant investment in playparks throughout Aberdeen and the skate park refurbishment fits with the aims of that programme, providing a safe and welcoming environment that has transformed the area.”
The project was made possible by a £50,000 award from the Suez Communities Trust, which enabled the expansion of the existing skate park to include 10 features for users of all abilities.
St Fittick’s Skate Park will be used as a venue for “extreme summer” sessions from Transition Extreme during the upcoming school holidays, featuring sessions from 6pm to 8pm each Monday.
Torry Community Council chairman, Ron Plushki, described the development as a “great thing for the kids of Torry”.