Aberdeenshire Live offers the opportunity to advertise promotional content through a network of screens, window projections and computer desktops throughout Aberdeenshire.

The initiative is sponsored by Aberdeenshire Council, Grampian Police and NHS Grampian. 

Advertisements and public information related to core services within these organisations will be displayed free of charge.

Public sector community and non-profit groups with links to these organisations are able to advertise (costs listed below) on our promotional network located throughout Aberdeenshire at the various locations.

A full list of screens and locations are listed below.

How to submit an article

• Full guidance in a Word Document

Requests for advertisements should be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  All requests are subject to approval by the Aberdeenshire Live Editorial Panel (which includes representatives from Grampian Police, Aberdeenshire Council and NHS Grampian). The panel will consider content based on subject, quality and appropriateness. The panel reserves the right to edit content that is submitted. The panel must have signed copies of consent before any photos/videos can be used.

Content that is deemed inappropriate will be returned with feedback to the sender. They will either be invited to resubmit the content with suggested amendments or notified that it is not appropriate for display on the network.

Core Council, Police services and NHS Grampian will be able to submit content for upload and be displayed on the network immediately.

Content that is requested through the advertisement schedule must be submitted at least two weeks prior to display to ensure approval.

Content for display should clearly indicate the date/s that it is to be displayed.

Guidance and the Cost of an Article

Applications for advertisement are processed on a ‘first come, first served' basis.

Advertising space is not guaranteed and the panel reserves the right to reject applications  considered out of date, or otherwise not in compliance with council and police policies and values.

You may apply for multiple advertisements.  Adverts must be supplied in the correct format as set out below.

Please see guidance notes for the preparation of content for the Aberdeenshire Live network for further information on content.

Text and Photo

• As a guide for the right pane zone text will have to be kept within two or three short paragraphs.
• Pictures should be in a JPEG format and cropped to know more than 300 x 300 pixels to fit on the same screen as text.
• Should the full advert be in a JPEG file the complete zone dimensions for the right pane are 360 x 576.
• Photos must have the filename_yourname_date.jpg
• Text and photo (with consent forms, if required) should be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Text and Video

• Text must consist of no more than two or three short paragraphs.
• Video content should be no longer than one minute (if you require additional video time then contact corporate communications)
• The use of audio is not supported therefore video images should be subtitled or a narrative included where appropriate.
• Video content must be in standard MPEG or AVI formats
• Video files must have the filename_yourname_date.
• The text and video (with consent forms, if required) should be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The panel will contact you once your application has been processed to confirm whether the application has been accepted. If it has been accepted, an invoice will be generated and sent to you.

What do you get?

Adverts are shown a minimum of five times an hour every day and you may apply for multiple advertisements.

Adverts will be displayed across the network in council buildings during office hours excluding public holidays.

Adverts in libraries will be displayed during library opening hours. A list of library opening times can be found on the Aberdeenshire Council website.

Adverts displayed within supermarket locations will be based on the store's opening hours.

At locations where projection is in use adverts will be display onto windows 24 hours a day.

The advertisements can be shown on screens and window projection in a single area or across the network in multiple areas.

For a full list of screens and locations see Appendix 1 - List of Locations

We also offer the opportunity to advertise using the desktop television network. This encompasses a selection of community PCs within libraries.

How much does it cost?

Advertisement per month

A 3, 6 or 12  month contract is possible and one monthly change to advertisements is allowed.

Copyright

All content including images and video should be copyright free or owned by the organisation applying to advertise.
 
Aberdeenshire Live Locations

North Aberdeenshire

• Fraserburgh Hospital
• Rosehearty Primary School
• Saltoun Square
• Tesco Fraserburgh
• Peterhead Health Centre
• Peterhead Library
• Peterhead Transport Interchange
• Longside Primary School
• Peterhead Community Centre
• Banff Hospital
• Banff Town House
• Macduff Library
• Huntly Linden Centre
• Turriff Health Centre

Central Aberdeenshire

• Gordon House Environmental Reception
• Gordon House Housing Reception
• Gordon House Main Reception
• Inverurie Library
• Turriff Library
• Tesco Inverurie
• Ellon Library
• Formartine Area Office, Ellon
• Ellon Community Centre
• Ellon Park & Ride
• Rothienorman Primary School
• Kintore Primary School
• Linden centre, Huntly
• Thainstone Mart
• Insch Health Centre

South Aberdeenshire

• Aboyne Community Centre
• Aboyne Community Centre S&L
• Aboyne Academy Reception
• Aboyne Academy Canteen
• Aboyne Health Centre
• Hill of Banchory School
• Banchory Library
• Portlethen Community Learning Centre
• Portlethen Academy
• Mackie Academy
• Lairhillock Primary
• Viewmount, Stonehaven
• Stonehaven Community Centre
• Kincardine Community Centre
• Laurencekirk Health Centre
• Asda Portlethen
• Alford Library

Aberdeen

• Woodhill House Main Reception
• Woodhill House Members Building
• Aberdeen Royal Infirmary