Trustrees aim to raise new Aberdeen Art Gallery funds Published duration 25 August 2015

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A new board of trustees has been unveiled to raise the remainder of what is required to complete work on a major refurbishment of Aberdeen Art Gallery.

The gallery officially closed its doors earlier this year to allow work to start on the £30m project.

A third of the money was granted by the Heritage Lottery Fund, with the city council also committing £10m.

Aberdeen City Council said about £200,000 has been raised towards the final £10m needed.

This has been through early fundraising and donations. A number of applications have also been made to trusts and foundations for funding.