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481 The Denburn, Aberdeen, in around 1865. The Triple Kirks are in the centre of the photograph with the Belmont Congregational Church in the foreground.
In 1850, the Aberdeen Railway Co. which later amalgamated with the Scottish Midland Junction Co. to form the Scottish North Eastern Railway, brought the line from the south into the city. In 1864, after great debate, the Denburn Valley Junction Railway Scheme was adopted - forming a direct link between Kittybrewster and Guild Street.
This photograph shows the commencement of the work. The new Joint Station opened in 1867 Denburn
493 The Denburn Valley and Mutton Brae prior to the construction of Rosemount Viaduct. The Triple Kirks are visible in the middle of the image and Union Bridge can seen in the background. The Denburn Valley
498 The Denburn, Aberdeen. The Triple Kirks are in the distance with the spires of St. Nicholas Congregational Church in the foreground. In 1850, the Aberdeen Railway Co. which later amalgamated with the Scottish Midland Junction Co. to form the Scottish North Eastern Railway, brought the line from the south into the city. In 1864, after great debate, the Denburn Valley Junction Railway Scheme was adopted - forming a direct link between Kittybrewster and Guild Street. This photograph shows the commencement of the work. The new Joint Station opened in 1867. Triple Kirks, Denburn
668 The Triple Kirks were built to the design of Archibald Simpson to house three separate Free Church congregations in 1843/44.
Due to lack of funds, second-hand building materials were used (reputedly the down takings from the old Dee Village), and the spire, which was modelled on that of the Katherinenkirche, Magdeburg, is of 18th century Ferryhill brick.
The church in the foreground was designed by James Souttar and opened in 1865 as Belmont Congregational Church, becoming known as St. Nicholas Congregational in 1910. Its final service was held in 1995. The Denburn Valley, showing Union Bridge
691 The Denburn Valley, showing Union Bridge. The chimney belonged to Hadden's textile mill in the Green. The Denburn Valley
699 The Denburn with the railway track passing Union Terrace Gardens on the left. The spire of the Triple Kirks is seen on the right, and the Royal Infirmary, Woolmanhill buildings are in the background. The Denburn Valley
700 The Denburn Valley, prior to the building of the railway tracks, showing the Triple Kirks Union Terrace Gardens
797 Union Terrace Gardens from the corner of Union Terrace and Union Street. The Denburn valley and the spires of the Triple Kirks at the left and Belmont Congregational Church, with the statue of Prince Albert in the foreground. This statue was moved to the other end of Union Terrace and the site is now occupied by the statue of King Edward VII. Triple Kirks, Denburn
1248 The Triple Kirks, built to the design of Archibald Simpson, in 1843, to house three separate congregations after the Disruption - East, West and South. Due to lack of funds, second-hand building materials were used (reputedly the downtakings from the old Dee Village), and the spire which was modelled on that of the Katherinenkirche, Magdeburg, is of 18th century Ferryhill brick. Union Terrace Gardens
1654 A postcard image looking north east from Union Terrace, across the gardens, towards the War Memorial at Cowdray Hall and the Art Gallery on Schoolhill.
A large poster for the Tivoli Theatre on Guild Street can be seen on the wall next to the railway platform of the old Schoolhill Station.
The gardens below Triple Kirks, beyond Denburn Road, are also worthy of note. Mutton Brae and Lower Denburn
1668 Mutton Brae and Lower Denburn, Aberdeen. Mutton Brae ran from Schoolhill to Lower Denburn. Many of the houses there were occupied by handloom weavers who worked in a large cotton factory at the corner of Belmont Street and Schoolhill. The missionary Mary Slessor lived here. After the factory closed in 1830, the buildings were demolished and the site was developed for the three Free Churches, designed by Archibald Simpson, which opened in 1843/44. These are now referred to as the Triple Kirks. Many of the other houses were demolished to allow the building of the Denburn Valley Junction Railway which opened in 1867.
The Triple Kirks
2382 The Triple Kirks was a group of three churches sharing a common spire. It was designed by Archibald Simpson under the combined commission of Free Church adherents of the East, West and South Churches of Aberdeen. Building commenced within a month of the Disruption of May 1843.
Funds were limited so cheap materials were employed. The church is primarily composed of brick and Dundee sandstone. The cost of the churches was £5,300. The East Church opened on 31st December 1843, the South on 11th January 1844 and the West on 28th of that month.
This image is taken from the Lord Provost of Aberdeen, George Stephen's, Christmas card from 1955. Triple Kirks Site
2663 Construction work at the Triple Kirks site in January 2018.
The site has had a long history of redevelopment. The churches largely fell into disuse and disrepair in the 1970s and 80s. Since that time there has been a number of proposed development plans.
One of the original three churches, the East Kirk, continues to house a popular pub, nightclub, and a dance studio.
Through the years there have been a number of companies involved in work on the site: Barrett Commercials, William Cowie Partnership, Esson Properties Ltd, Stewart Milne and, most recently, Dandara.
In around 2014 the remaining walls of the North Kirk were demolished and significant excavation, visible in this image, was begun.
This photograph shows work underway to reinforce the church spire. Triple Kirks Site
2664 A closer up shot of the work on the spire at the Triple Kirks site on 22nd January 2018. Aberdeen from Torry
2671 A George Washington Wilson photograph of Aberdeen taken from across the River Dee in Torry.
Fishing boats are seen on the south side of the river. The spires of many Aberdeen landmarks are visible in the distance. The building on the far right of the image is the Castlehill Barracks. Union Terrace Gardens: before and after 1
4254 Above, a before image showing two figures looking up at the Burns Statue on Union Terrace. Cowdray Hall and the Triple Kirks spire are visible in the background. This image was taken on 10/06/2015.
The after photograph below shows the statue in front of the park's new Burns Pavilion. Union Terrace has been revamped with increased walking space and new street furniture. Taken on 26/07/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Union Terrace Gardens and its surrounds before, during and after its major redevelopment. Union Terrace Gardens: before and after 5
4265 The before image shows a man relaxing on a bench in an upper part of the gardens. Construction work on the Point development around Triple Kirks is shown in the background. Taken on 12/05/2018.
The after image shows a family strolling past the lower section of the Burns Pavilion on one of the new walkways. The now completed Point development is in the background. Taken on 26/07/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Union Terrace Gardens and its surrounds before and after its major redevelopment. The Denburn Valley, showing Union Bridge
93 The Denburn Valley, showing Union Bridge. The chimney belonged to Hadden's textile mill in the Green. |