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New pictures reveal destruction of golden-glazed Aberdeen Shell HQ as demolition reaches final stage

The latest images show how the iconic frontage has been dismantled.

By Ben Hendry

August 16 2024, 4:00 pm

August 16 2024, 4:00 pm

The demolition of Aberdeen’s Shell HQ is coming close to its final point – with the last remnants of the iconic building now being destroyed.

Our latest images reveal the progress on the major project as the Tullos site is cleared.

Built in the 1970s, the city landmark became an emblem for the North Sea oil boom.

But after Shell moved into the city centre last year, the energy giant announced the £10 million demolition plan.

The work began in April, and our latest images reveal how the distinctive building is being reduced to rubble.

What’s the latest on the Shell demolition in Aberdeen?

Our drone photographer Kenny Elrick got some pictures showing how the site now looks in mid-August.

The iconic landmark is now barely visible from Wellington Road. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

This wee corner is the only bit left of the huge building. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Diggers have now started tearing down the final bits of the structure. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Here is how the site looks from above. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Most of the massive development has already been cleared out. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Meanwhile, here are a few pictures of how things looked just a month ago when diggers had just began to make headway with the demolition scheme:

The structure was still visible from Wellington Road just a few weeks ago. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

But the iconic landmark was already barely recognisable. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Huge chunks of the building are being reduced to rubble.

The site will be completely cleared this year. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Shell has pledged to find an alternative use for the huge site in the future, but details of those plans remain under wraps.

Work to clear the site is expected to last the remainder of the year.

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