As Aberdeen FC holds second place in the league, excitement has been buzzing throughout the city.
And the West End is joining in with its own festive tribute to the Dons.
Gary Walker Wealth Management, located at 66 Queen’s Road, has teamed up with the club to light up their office with a red and white Dons-themed projection.
The display will run daily for the next five weeks throughout the festive period, with the hope of spreading the electric atmosphere of Pittodrie across the city.
The projection – which loops every two minutes and will be switched on at 4pm each day – was officially launched this evening by manager Jimmy Thelin and player Jack Mackenzie in front of a small crowd.
Although it will look better in person, we’ve dropped in a video of the two-minute loop.
‘We wanted to do something different’
Gary Walker Wealth Management is the club’s financial advisor.
When asked where the idea came from, Mr Walker said he wanted to do something different this year – and who better to pay tribute to than the Dons.
He explained how Stephen McCormick – the club’s supporter experience manager – came up with the bright idea.
“We thought it would be a great idea to celebrate how the season is going with the club,” Mr Walker told The Press and Journal.
“We’re known for having our large wreaths outside throughout the year, so I approached Stephen about doing something different with the building. He does a great job with the fan zones and the ultras, and this got him really excited.
“He came up with this fantastic idea and got a company from down south to help us out with it, and we just kicked on from there.
“It’s fantastic that we’re involved with the football club and can celebrate what Jimmy and the side are doing.
“This will be up for the next five weeks over the festive period, and will hopefully spread some of the great atmosphere from Pittodrie.
“There’s a great buzz around the city just now. When the club is doing well, even people who aren’t into football still embrace it.”
Aberdeen FC festive display lights up West End
Club manager Mr Thelin said it was a fantastic way to connect the club and the city.
Jimmy said: “It’s great for the club to be a part of the community, and for myself, Jack, and the other players to interact with as many people as possible.
“It’s great to build this connection between the club and the city.”
Also in attendance were two charities close to Mr Walker’s heart, Friends of ANCHOR and UCAN.
Sarah-Jane Hogg, chief executive at Friends of ANCHOR: “To be here tonight and share the celebrations and see the lights go on is a great privilege. Alongside our colleagues at UCAN, we have the privilege of being supported by Gary Walker Wealth Management and his team
Kenny Anderson, chief executive at UCAN added: “We’re very close to being able to go ahead with it, and we’re lucky to have people like Gary to support us.”
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