Linx Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is situated adjacent to the Beach Leisure Centre.

The entrance to Linx Ice Arena

History

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Plans for an ice rink at the beach were approved on 4 December 1986,[1] and again on 20 March 1989.[2] It was constructed on an early 20th century landfill.[3] The Linx Ice Arena opened on 1 February 1992.[4]

The Arena underwent refurbishment in 2017.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Mackay, Gordon (1986-12-05). "Beach ice rink plan wins approval". The Press and Journal. p. 3. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  2. ^ "Green light for city's new ice rink". The Press and Journal. 1989-03-21. p. 36. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  3. ^ "A lotta bottle! Gordon gets his skates on to beat bulldozer". Evening Express. 1989-11-17. p. 7. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  4. ^ "Linx Ice Arena". The Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  5. ^ "Sport Aberdeen Chairman celebrates cool upgrades at city's Linx Ice Arena". AGCC. Retrieved 2022-04-13.

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