The strength of Aberdeen lies in its communities – the rich strands which make up the vibrant tapestry of the city.
From pop band Showaddywaddy making a wee boy’s dream come true, to massive gatherings to celebrate national days of celebration, the Granite City proves over and over what a great place it is to live. Join us as we look through our archives at years gone by.
Hazlehead
Crowds flocked to Hazlehead Park in 1968 to take in several Aberdeen Festival events being staged there in the warm sunshine.
Aberdeen Harbour
Aberdeen Harbour Board salmon fishers returning to Pocra Quay from the North Pier beat in 1981, where they collected some strays from the sea nets. The crew members are Robbie Rennie, David Valentine, Jim Galbraith, Sandy Leiper and Anthony Still.
Dyce
Dyce in 1960, when a Class B1 4-6-0 locomotive stood at the long-gone Platform 4.
Queen’s Road
Dons star Theo Snelders plants a tree at the opening of Cafe Society, Queens Road, in 1989. Looking on are team-mates – from left, Paul Mason, Alex McLeish, Charlie Nicholas and Craig Robertson.
Kingswells
Kingswells Primary School pupils were on the trail of nature when they took part in the Rhythm of the River project around Donmouth, which was part of the Aberdeen Alternative Festival in 1996.
Pittodrie
Celebrations at Pittodrie Stadium to mark the coronation of King George VI in 1936.
Robert Gordon’s College
Yeomen of Robert Gordon’s College with their “maids” outside the college during a dress rehearsal for Yeoman of the Guard, the Gilbert and Sullivan opera, which was to be performed in the MacRobert Hall in 1976.
George Street
Cycles and radios is not an obvious business combination but that was what the successful Alexanders shop provided for generations of Aberdonians. This picture of the shop on the corner of George Street and Gerrard Street was taken in 1951.
River Dee
A large crowd and a flotilla of small craft watch the Dee Swimming Club Outdoor Gala on the River Dee in Aberdeen in 1936.
Tivoli Theatre
Maggie Burns, centre with hands out, the popular organiser of the bingo sessions at the Tivoli Theatre, pictured with some of the ladies during their Easter Bonnet Day in 1984.