Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Gallery: The best pictures as Flying Scotsman delights fans in Aberdeen

Crowds flocked to see the locomotive in the Granite City

By Derry Alldritt & Emma Grady

October 10 2023, 9:59 pm

October 10 2023, 9:59 pm

Alex and Sarh Williams with Tommy 3 and Mylah 1. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

The Flying Scotsman has overcome a turbulent time to make an appearance in Aberdeen.

Enthusiasts were not disappointed when the locomotive showed up at the Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust yard.

Despite an ongoing investigation into a low-speed collision last month, the visit went ahead.

Our photographers were there to capture the best moments.

The Flying Scotsman arriving at Aberdeen Railway Station, from Edinburgh. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

The Flying Scotsman arrives at Ferryhill, Aberdeen. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

The public admire The Flying Scotsman arrives at Ferryhill, Aberdeen. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Driver Peter Walker. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Crowds gather around the turntable to see the Flying Scotsman. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

William 3 and Henry 7 from Aberdeen. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Wullie Groat from Aberdeen. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Workers on The Flying Scotsman. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Inside The Flying Scotsman. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Visitors trying to grab their best snap of The Flying Scotsman. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Dad Michael Gray, Mum Melanie Lloyd and son Rhylie Gray 3. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Excited visitors waiting to see The Flying Scotsman. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Visitors securing the best spot to see The Flying Scotsman. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

The Flying Scotsman pictured at Nigg departing Aberdeen on the way to Edinburgh. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

The Flying Scotsman leaving Aberdeen, pictured between Muchalls and Stonehaven. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

A last glimpse of The Flying Scotsman leaving Aberdeen. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson