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11 black and white photos give glimpse into history of Footdee

Life in the 1930s
Life in the 1930s

It’s been said that, upon leaving the west end, stumbling upon character in Aberdeen is hard to do.

But tucked away on The Granite City’s coastline sits the quaint fishing village of Footdee, a place passers-by would perhaps only expect to find in the quiet countryside.

The area which was built to accommodate the fishing local community still holds its authentic elements, perhaps as a nod to times gone by.

As ships in bottles decorate the sills of windows and colourful sheds separate the stone-tinted inward facing houses, the poles from which nets were hung to dry still line part of the beach.

And now as it sits just a short walk away from major attractions such as an amusement arcade, multiplex cinema, ice rink and plethora of restaurants, the Press and Journal looks back on what’s locally known as Fittie.

1) 1981

Footdee-3The oil tanks of Pocra Quay tower hover over the historic buildings of the village.

 

2) 1965

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January 15, 1965

A North Square resident collects water from the communal tap.

 

3) 1936

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September 25, 1936

This building once stood between Wellington Street and Neptune Terrace.

 

4) 1964

1964
1964

Neighbours in Footdee having a chat.

 

5) Early 1900s

Early 1900s
Early 1900s

A family pose for the camera in this archived photo.

 

6) 1859

1859
1859

This fascinating picture shows Waterside at Footdee, homes which later made way for a shipyard.

 

7) 1963

December 10, 1963
December 10, 1963

Footdee, with shipyards behind, as seen from across the Dee at Greyhope Bay.

 

8) 1965

January 14, 1965
January 14, 1965

North Square as it was in the ’60s.

 

9) 1964

1964
1964

Rochelle Cowie, of Pilot Square, at one of the village’s outside taps.

 

10) 1984

February 8, 1984
February 8, 1984

Sunlight and stone in the ’80s.

 

11)  1930s

1930s
1930s

The Fittie Picnic was an annual treat which started in the late 1920s.