The strength of Aberdeen lies in the many communities and suburbs that are at the heart of the vibrant Granite City.
Join us as we take a look back at how we have lived, worked and played over the decades… from budding pop stars before they were famous, like Billie Piper, to great institutions like The Shore Porters’ Society.
Tillydrone
Busy times at Tillydrone Community Centre in 1971, where Deeside Ladies’ Pipe Band discuss tunes with Pipe Major Mrs Lillian Nicolson… and young boxers – William Merrilees (left) and Peter Cunningham – of Hayton Amateur Boxing Club, are coached by instructor Robert Kidd.
Kingswells
Lord Provost Robert Robertson, assisted by Chloe Strachan, 9, unveils the plaque to open the new Kingswells Community Centre in 1991. The centre – built by the Stewart Milne Group and featuring a distinctive design and clock tower – marks the completion of the first phase of Headland’s multi-million-pound, 1,000-house Kingswells Village projects.
Albyn School
Many notable items for these Primary 5 pupils of Aberdeen’s Albyn School to list as they visit Littlewoods store in Union Street as part of a project on fashion and design in 1988. Jotting it all down are (from left): Gillian Lawson, Bridge of Don; Judy Robb, Bieldside; Sophie Johansen, Cults; Samantha Craig, Bieldside; Nicola Western, Kingswells; and Stacey Bone, Bieldside.
The Shore Porters Society
The Shore Porters’ Society’s new Aberdeen premises in Cotton Street, Aberdeen, are officially opened by Aberdeen District Councillor Richard Gallagher as he cuts the tape at a ceremony in 1978.
Queen’s Links
Around 5,000 fans flocked to Radio 1’s summer roadshow at Queen’s Links to see top Scots rock band Runrig perform in 1991. DJ Nicky Campbell took the massive 75ft roadshow vehicle to Aberdeen as part of a week of shows from Scotland.
Union Street
An atmospheric photo from the 1930s showing Woolworths on Union Street, in the days when nothing cost more than sixpence – or 2.5p in today’s money.
Upperkirkgate
The Aberdeen Students’ Charities Week Torcher Parade travelling down Upperkirkgate in 1992.
Westburn
Juggler Mathew Lorenson attracted children with his act in Westburn Park in July, 1990. Mathew was employed by the council to entertain kids in some of the city’s parks.
Woolmanhill
Trying out the £10,000 Automated-Field Detector which she had just presented to the Eye Department at Woolmanhill Hospital in 1983 is Mrs Mary MacKenzie (seated), vice-chairman of the Grampian branch of Tenovus-Scotland.
Hilton
Mum Eleanor Low helps Joanne Noble, Christopher Low and Sarah Morrison plant crocus, snowdrop and daffodil bulbs at Hilton Nursery School in 1987, after the school received a £50 donation from the British Association for Elderly Childhood Education.