Eight pictures show streets of Aberdeen city centre in years gone by

Where modern meets traditional, His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen is one of the city’s many silver spots that has seen plenty of changes.

Opening in 1906, it was one of the first theatres ever made from granite and is now considered one of the busiest tour spots north of the central belt.

In 2003 the 109-year-old Edwardian building closed its doors to make way for a £7million glass extension to bring a bar and restaurant, a new green room and more rehearsal space to the iconic building.

But how did the most bustling venue in the north come to look how it does now?

From a time when cobbles paved the road to a now central hotspot, these eight pictures depict the development of His Majesty’s and the surrounding area through the years.

1

The cafe at the old School Station was demolished in the 1970s.

2

The foundations of the venue take shape in 1904.

3

Buses line up outside the theatre.

4

Work on the extension in 2004.

5

A view from above in 1981.

6

Schoolhill and Rosemount Viaduct in 1893

7

This bridal shop is another location that has seen many a change to its business.

8

The old railway station in 1893.