Hay's Views of Aberdeen

A view of Aberdeen and the River Dee from the south west by lithographer John Hay and from 1840.

The view shows salmon fishing in the river and linen bleaching activities on the Torry side.

The spires of the South Parish Church, on Belmont Street, St. Nicholas Kirk and the Tolbooth can be seen on the skyline. The Castle Hill Barracks is also clearly visible.

River Dee