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55 The Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don. Built by Richard Cementarius, the first Provost of Aberdeen 1314-1318. It was largely rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century, repaired in the 19th century and the approaches widened and buttressed in 1912. Until 1827, the ancient bridge was the only route into Aberdeen from the North. Brig o' Balgownie
68 The Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don. Engraving by P. Hazell, sculptor. Built by Richard Cementarius, the first Provost of Aberdeen 1314-1318. It was largely rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century, repaired in the 19th century and the approaches widened and buttressed in 1912. Until 1827, the ancient bridge was the only route into Aberdeen from the North. Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don
168 An engraving showing the Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don from a drawing by James Giles. The inscription in the bottom right indicates that the engraving was printed at the Deaf and Dumb Institution.
The title of this engraving describes the Brig o' Balgownie as the Bridge of Don. This is due to it serving as the main bridge over the river until the construction of the bridge known today as the Bridge of Don in 1827-30 by engineers John Smith and Thomas Telford.
This image likely looks south east along the river, towards the bridge, from between Tam's Hole and Black Nook. This was an important salmon fishing area in the past. Some information on the catching of fish on the river is given in the book The Annals of Aberdeen (Volume II, 1818) by William Kennedy, on pages 206-211. River Don, Aberdeen
169 Near the Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don, Aberdeen. Caption reads: "Drawn by J. Giles, Aberdeen. Near the Bridge of Don. Printed at the Deaf & Dumb Institution" Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don
180 Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don. Caption reads, "The old Bridge of Don, or Balgownie's Brig. North of Aberdeen, one and a half miles" Brig o' Balgownie
530 The Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don. Built by Richard Cementarius, the first Provost of Aberdeen between 1314-1318. It was largely rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century, repaired in the 19th century and the approaches widened and buttressed in 1912. Until 1827, the ancient bridge was the only route into Aberdeen from the North. Castlegate looking west
674 Drawing of Castlegate looking west along Union Street.
Correspondent Ed Fowler got in touch to point out the salient features of "the Plainstones, Mercat Cross in is original position with the Athenaeum Reading Room, Tolbooth, the New Inn (Freemasons Lodge) and the Aberdeen Bank at the top of Marischal Street.
It is one of set of 3 drawings by the same artist employed by Gibb's the Lithographer. The others being the Brig o' Dee, and the Nether Kirk Gate, Benholm Lodging." The Brig o' Balgownie
1944 The Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don. Built by Richard Cementarius, the first Provost of Aberdeen between 1314-1318. It was largely rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century, repaired in the 19th century and the approaches widened and buttressed in 1912. Until 1827, the ancient bridge was the only route into Aberdeen from the North. Brig o' Balgownie
2652 A historic photograph of the Brig o' Balgownie in Old Aberdeen. The bridge crosses the River Don. Brig O' Balgownie Aberdeen
3138 An Adelphi Series postcard showing the Brig O' Balgownie in Old Aberdeen. The postcard features a frame around the image.
The postcard was lent to Aberdeen City Libraries so that we could create a digital copy for public use. The Aberdeen Free Press
3154 An Adelphi Series postcard showing the front page of The Aberdeen Free Press with a photograph of the Brig o' Balgownie on top of it.
The postcard was lent to Aberdeen City Libraries so that we could create a digital copy for public use. Aberdeen Theatres: J. Scott Skinner
3394 James Scott Skinner (1843-1927) was a violinist and composer born in Banchory-Ternan. He was a regular performer on the stages of the North-East and beyond.
During his career he toured extensively including in North America. He performer as part of Walker & Company, the local cinema pioneers, and his playing was recorded many times.
Skinner was also a prolific and influential composer of violin music, particularly slow strathspeys. He wrote over 700 tunes, some of the most famous include The Bonnie Lass o' Bon Accord, The Cradle Song and The Miller o' Hirn.
He died on 17th March 1927 at his home at 25 Victoria Street, Aberdeen, after an exhausting tour of American. He is buried in Allenvale Cemetery. He wrote about his life in a book called My Life and Adventures.
This photographic portrait of James Scott Skinner is by Morgan of Aberdeen. Skinner stands dressed in formal Highland garb and holding his violin and bow. The image is the frontispiece of an edition of The Harp and Claymore. Underneath the photo his signature is accompanied by the quote "My age is a lusty winter, frostly but kindly". Aberdeen Beach
4200 A photograph which appears to show the commencement of a scooter race on Aberdeen Beach. The tires in the distance suggest a relatively short circular track.
This was likely part of Aberdeen Vespa Club's annual Brig o' Balgownie Rally event. Old newspapers indicate this included road trails and sand racing. An article titled 'Wheels rally at the beach' about the event can be found in the Evening Express of 18th August 1973 on page 8.
This images comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. The slide has a label identifying the year as 1972. Bridge of Don
4205 An oblique aerial photograph showing the River Don and the Bridge of Don area beyond.
The Big o' Balgownie and the Bridge of Don can be seen spanning the river. To the right, towards the sea, are the grounds of the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.
This image likely dates from the 1970s. It comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don
43 Engraving of the Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don, Aberdeen. Caption reads, "Drawn by J. Giles, Aberdeen. Bridge of Don. Printed at the Deaf and Dumb Institution". River Don, Aberdeen
44 Near the Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don, Aberdeen. Caption reads: "Drawn by J. Giles, Aberdeen. Near the Bridge of Don. Printed at the Deaf & Dumb Institution" Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don
48 Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don. Caption reads, "The old Bridge of Don, or Balgownie's Brig. North of Aberdeen, one and a half miles". Brig o' Balgownie
133 The Brig o' Balgownie over the River Don. Engraving by P. Hazell, sculptor. Built by Richard Cementarius, the first Provost of Aberdeen 1314-1318. It was largely rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century, repaired in the 19th century and the approaches widened and buttressed in 1912. Until 1827, the ancient bridge was the only route into Aberdeen from the North. Don Street and the Town House of Old Aberdeen
440 This image was digitised from Artistic Aberdeen: A Sketch Book (1932) by W. S. Percy.
The book describes the scene as follows:
"Don Street and the Town House of Old Aberdeen. At the Town House the High Street of Old Aberdeen, or the Aulton, as it is more commonly known, breaks into two thoroughfares: the Chanonry, which leads to Oldmachar Cathedral, and Don Street which goes on past the estate of Seaton to the Brig o' Balgownie. All this part of the town of Aberdeen is rich in academic and ecclesiastical history, which has been told in volumes numerous." |