It was hailed one of the best places to live in the countryside thanks to its idyllic settings and charming character.
As voted by a London newspaper, Banchory was dubbed one of the UK’s most coveted locations to live in, for those wanting a bit of peace and quiet at least.
And judging by the Press and Journal’s picture archives, this has always been the case…
1) April 17, 1972
This picture of Banchory High Street from 1972 shows things may have changed, but the town has always been busy.
2) March 19, 1984
Banchory’s old bridge over the River Dee is taken down to be replaced by a modern two-lane road.
3) February 10, 1970.
The new road signs in 1970 were branded “hideous” by the town’s residents.
4) 1960
D’Agostino’s on the High Street was the only ice-cream parlour that mattered in the ’60s.
5) August 31, 1981
Carts were still a means of transportation in the ’80s
6) June 19, 1985
The foundation stone of the new St Ternan’s Church Hall was laid by Mrs Christine Foster, watched by the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, the Rev FC Darwent.
7) March 19, 1984
Banchory’s old bridge over the River Dee was taken down to be replaced by a modern two-lane road.
8) July 31, 1971
Judging sheep at the Banchory Show.
9) September, 19 1979
A disused Banchory Station in the ’70s
10) March 10, 1964
Banchory’s Picture House closed its doors in 1964 and was put up for sale.
11) October 9, 1969
The High Street wall and a screen of trees behind came down in 1969.
12) November 24, 1973
A view from Scolty Hill
13) December 10, 1974
The road leading from the Bridge of Feugh to Banchory High Street was always a popular route.