The Narrow Wynd Society
Aberdeen’s Narrow Wynd, Castlegate, was demolished to make way for the eastern end of Union Street. It was, in its day, the thriving commercial heart of Aberdeen. Here is an … Continue reading The Narrow Wynd Society
Tag: Aberdeen
Lemon Tree Hotel
The Lemon Tree Hotel, Aberdeen [previously known as The Lemon Tree Tavern] was demolished in 1867. It was originally sited on Huxter Row [a narrow street also long gone]. However … Continue reading Lemon Tree Hotel
Honeybrae
A timeline: Honeybrae, Aberdeen, where the poet Byron stayed in 1978: 30th January 1858, Aberdeen Herald: 1865, Ordnance Survey map: 16th January 1884, Aberdeen Free Press: 1895, Ordnance Survey map: … Continue reading Honeybrae
Maidencraig
What follows is a timeline put together on the area of Maidencraig, Aberdeen, where for several centuries a giant mill-wheel turned. Next to Maidencraig was Oldmill, which became the site … Continue reading Maidencraig
Well known Aberdeen landmark to disappear
The Powis Hermitage, Old Aberdeen: First Edition Ordnance Survey map: Ordnance Survey Book: 26 August 1938, Press & Journal:
The subject of many a fanciful tale
Hill of Strathbathie: Ordnance Survey Book, c1868: 25 September 1926, Press & Journal : 10 July 1945, Press & Journal:
In The Shadow
This photograph of Pitoddrie House featured on the front page of the Press & Journal, 7 January 1933.
Get rid of unsightly eyesores
Late 1990, I was working as a Junior Doctor in Orthopaedics in Wards 11 and 12, Forresterhill Aberdeen. This was my first Residency post, before meeting Sian. My Ford Escort … Continue reading Get rid of unsightly eyesores