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No. 27 Tram
392 Many thanks to Silver City Vault users Dr Mike Mitchell and Brian Kennedy for providing us with information on this photo. It shows the no. 27 tram on Victoria Road with the wall of Balnagask House in the background.
The Balnagask Mains farm is partially visible to the left of the tram. The St. Fittick's Road terminus of the Torry Route is located further along Victoria Road.
The female conductor indicates the photo was taken during the Great War. The tram waits to depart for Bridge Street. Bydand Motor Transport Co. Ltd
1051 Bydand Motor Transport Co. Ltd. were one of a number of small bus companies which sprang up in the 1920's, and were based at the Western Garage on Great Western Road, Aberdeen. Many service men had learned to drive in the army during the First World War, and vehicle manufacturers were keen to supply new markets. Bydand announced in the 'Aberdeen Press and Journal' on 23rd May 1925 that they were to introduce a 'Deeside Motor Bus Service'. They offered a regular weekday half hourly service of buses between Aberdeen (Wallace Statue) and Bieldside with less frequent late buses and a Sunday service between Mannofield and Bieldside only. Buses were also to run between Aberdeen, Culter and Banchory. The fare from Aberdeen to Bieldside was 4p; Aberdeen to Culter was 8p; Aberdeen to Banchory was 1 shilling and sixpence. Within a few weeks, Bydand were extoling the virtues of their service in an advert headed 'Safety First'. The company made much of the fact that their buses started from His Majesty's Theatre and passed other theatres enroute. It was even possible to reserve a seat on the Banchory Bus when booking seats at His Majesty's Theatre. During the summer months Sunday Mystery Tours were advertised - a 60-70 mile trip for 5 shillings return. The 1930 Road Traffic Act introduced various restrictions and many small companies were taken over by the expanding company of W. Alexander and Sons Ltd. The 13 Bydand buses were transferred on 3rd October 1932. Nuart 2018: Rustico, Union Row
2733 An artwork created by Portuguese artist Bordalo II for the Nuart 2018 Festival that ran from 12th to 15th April of that year.
The artwork, depicting a colourful unicorn made from end-of-life materials, is on the eastern side of the Italian restaurant Rustico. The restaurant sits at the junction of Summer Street and Union Row. The words next to the Unicorn read "Endangered dream".
This photograph was taken on 10th June 2018. Nuart 2018: Union Row
2734 An artwork by Argentinian artist Milu Correch created for the Nuart 2018 Festival that ran from 12th to 15th April of that year.
The large scale mural is located on the south side of Union Row.
This photograph was taken on 10th June 2018. Nuart 2018: Caledonian House
2735 An artwork by artists Nimi and RH74 created for the Nuart 2018 Festival that ran from 12th to 15th April of that year.
The large scale mural is on the western exterior wall of Caledonian House on Union Row.
This photograph was taken on 10th June 2018. Nuart 2018: Union Plaza
2736 An artwork by Lithuanian-born artist Ernest Zacharevic for the Nuart 2018 Festival that ran from 12th to 15th April of that year.
The artwork is on the south eastern facade of Union Plaza, a large office development in Aberdeen's city centre.
This photograph was taken on 10th June 2018. Nuart 2017: Harriet Street
2758 An artwork by Polish artist M-City for the Nuart 2017 Festival that ran from 14th-16th April of that year.
The artwork is on 18 Harriet Street, located at the junction of Harriet Street and Loch Street.
This photograph looks west and was taken on 14th July 2018. Nuart 2017: Harriet Street
2759 An artwork by Polish artist M-City for the Nuart 2017 Festival that ran from 14th-16th April of that year.
The artwork is on 18 Harriet Street, located at the junction of Harriet Street and Loch Street.
This photograph looks south and was taken on 14th July 2018. Nuart 2017: Belmont Street
2760 An artwork by Italian artist Alice Pasquini for the Nuart 2017 Festival that ran from 14th-16th April of that year. The artwork is mid-way along Belmont Street.
In this image can also be seen the entrance to Shri Bheema's Indian restaurant. This popular establishment opened in 2012 and was followed by a branch in Bridge of Don. Branches in Edinburgh, London and Milton Keynes were later opened.
On the right of the image is the premises that previously housed One Up Records. This shop traded at this location from 1979 to January 2013.
This photograph looks south and was taken on 14th July 2018. Union Terrace Gardens
3112 A photograph of a well attended public event in Union Terrace Gardens, featuring morris dancing, in 1970. This is most like during the Aberdeen Festival that was held in June of that year.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Union Terrace Gardens
3113 Country dancing at a well-attended public event in Union Terrace Gardens in 1970. This may have been part of a festival or a regular programme of entertainment.
The rear of the Belmont Cinema building and the Belmont Congregational Church are visible in the background.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Union Terrace Gardens
3119 A brass band during a public event in Union Terrace Gardens. This was likely an evening event during the Aberdeen Festival held in June 1970.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Union Terrace Gardens
3120 A brass band, and its audience, during a public event in Union Terrace Gardens. This was likely a evening event during the Aberdeen Festival held in June 1970.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Site of McKay's
3498 A photograph from 24th February 2021 showing the cleared former site of McKay's clothing shop at 29-31 Queen Street. The business relocated to new premises at 251-253 Great Northern Road in early 2020.
The Queen Street site was sold to Aberdeen City Council in 2019. The building was demolished in the early months of 2021 as a preliminary stage of the authority's Queen Street regeneration project.
The £150 million transformation includes plans for 300 new homes, a civic hub, cultural assets, enhanced heritage features and a high-quality public realm.
McKay's opened their two-floor premises on Queen Street on 25th March 1971. The family business, which has been on the go since the early 20th century, had previously occupied two other locations on Queen Street. The latter Queen Street premises was famous for its abundant and varied stock.
The eastern exterior wall of the building was the site of a large mural depicting a golfer by Norwegian artist Martin Whatson. This was created for Aberdeen's first Nuart festival in 2017 and sadly had to be demolished along with the building.
The rear of A. Marshall Mackenzie's Greyfriars Church of 1903 can be seen on the left of this image. Nuart 2018: Rennie's Wynd
3768 An artwork by Carrie Reichart for the Nuart 2018 Festival that ran from 12th to 15th April of that year. The work, as the name suggests, celebrates everyday heroes past and present and was installed in April 2018. Local artist Shelagh Swanson created the plaques for the work.
The artwork is shown here on Rennie's Wynd at its junction with the Green. Everyday Heroes was relocated to Flourmill Lane in 2019 and was expanded to include six extra heroes in early 2020.
This photograph was taken in July 2018. Nuart 2018: East Green
3771 An artwork created by Argentinian artist Hyuro for the Nuart 2018 Festival that ran from 12th to 15th April of that year.
The artwork, depicting two boys fighting and with their shirts attached together, is on the eastern side of one of the walkways connecting the Indoor Market and Union Street.
This photograph was taken in July 2018. Nuart 2018: Shiprow
3772 An artwork created by UK artist Snik for the Nuart 2018 Festival that ran from 12th to 15th April of that year.
The artwork faces the harbour on the southern elevation of Pure Gym, at the bottom of Shiprow.
This photograph was taken in July 2018. Nuart 2017: The Green
3773 An artwork by German artists Herakut for the Nuart 2017 Festival that ran from 14th-16th April of that year.
The artwork is on the western, curved façade of the Indoor Market in the Green.
This photograph looks east and was taken on 14th July 2018. A food and drink festival is also shown taking place. Nuart 2017: Belmont Street
3774 An artwork by Portuguese artist Add Fuel for the Nuart 2017 Festival that ran from 14th-16th April of that year.
The artwork is on southern side of 15-17 Belmont Street. This photograph, taken on 14th July 2018, looks north from Union Bridge. Denburn Road is the street below. Alex Scott & Co.
3853 A photograph from around 1986 showing the premises of Alex Scott & Co., tailors and highland outfitters, at 103-105 George Street. A small part of a branch of the Fine Fare supermarket can be seen to the right.
These buildings are located on the west side of George Street between Loch Street and St. Andrew Street. George Street
3854 A photograph from around 1986 showing Alex Scott & Co., Fine Fare, House Proud, the Central Bakery building, and the old Isaac Benzies premises. The junction on the far right is with St. Andrew Street. Aberdeen Market: before and after demolition 4
4363 Looking east, the before image shows the Green side of Aberdeen Market. A mural by artists Jasmin Siddiqui and Falk Lehmann (known collectively as Herakut) created for the 2017 Nuart Festival is prominently shown. Taken on 27/08/2021.
The after image provides an extensive view of the cleared site. The gradient of Market Street, with Carnegie's Brae at the end of the East Green, is shown. As are the remains of connections between the 1970s market and Union Street on the left. Taken on 07/09/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Aberdeen Market and its surrounds before and after it was demolished.
Aberdeen Market: before and after demolition 8
4367 Looking west, the before image shows a number of people inspecting street artwork from the 2017 Nuart Festival. In the top left, on a connecting passageway over the East Green, is a mural by French artist Julien de Casabianca. Taken on 15/04/2017.
The after image is a less populated scene. The tree, possibly a pin cherry, now has its late summer foliage. The top of an artwork by Smug, Australian artist Sam Bates, dating from the 2019 Nuart Festival, can be seen in the distance on part of the Trinity Centre building. Taken on 25/09/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Aberdeen Market and its surrounds before and after it was demolished. Aberdeen Market: before and after demolition 9
4369 The before image shows a construction lifter in place for the creation of a mural by Argentinian-born artist Hyuro. The mural, depicting two people fighting, is on one of the passageways between Aberdeen Market and Union Street. It was created for the 2018 Nuart Festival. Taken on 12/04/2018.
The after image shows the cleared site. Some pieces of masonry remain on the right showing the previous location of the passageway. The late-September sky now occupies much of the image. Taken on 27/09/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Aberdeen Market and its surrounds before and after it was demolished. |