A photograph of the City of Aberdeen tourist information caravan at the lay-by on the Stonehaven Road, across the A92 from the foot of Nigg Way, as the road approaches Aberdeen from the south. The caravan was sited here between approximately 1978 and 1985. The houses on Clerk Maxwell Terrace can be seen in the background.

The image also shows public toilets that have been made available for travellers heading towards the city. In the foreground is a Ducati motorcycle loaded for travelling. The riders stand near the entrance to the caravan. In another image they are being shown information by a council employee.

Aberdeen City Council appear to have used a caravan like this from at least 1978. Its purpose was to provide information for visitors and would also have been able to assist with accommodation and activity bookings.

The photograph comes from a collection of slides from the 1970s and 80s donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Another image of the caravan suggests these ones may date from 1980.

Location

Kincorth

Keyword

Tourism

Photographer