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221-227 Union Street
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David Oswald
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221-227 Union Street
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A photograph, taken on 3rd February 2024, showing the building at 221-227 Union Street, Aberdeen. This block is known as Langstane House and also has the address of 6 Dee Street. The ground and basement floors are occupied by a branch of the Burger King hamburger fast food company. As indicated by the signage on the blinds, the above floors are occupied by Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA) and Home Start Aberdeen. The former is a charity which aims to break the stigma around mental health, empower individuals with guidance and increase awareness. The latter is a charity which supports families facing different challenges. Burger King started trading in Aberdeen, with premises at 221 Union Street and 48 Upperkirkgate, in November 1991 (see <i>Evening Express</i>, 2nd October 1991, page 13). 221-227 Union Street was formerly the site of the department store Watt & Grant, who operated from there from 1882 to 1981 (see <i>Aberdeen Journal</i>, 19th September 1882, page 1 and <i>Press & Journal</i>, 20th November 1981, page 7). A bookshop at 247 Union Street continued the name of Watt & Grant on Aberdeen's granite mile for some time after the closure of the above department store.
A photograph, taken on 3rd February 2024, showing the building at 221-227 Union Street, Aberdeen. This block is known as Langstane House and also has the address of 6 Dee Street.
The ground and basement floors are occupied by a branch of the Burger King hamburger fast food company.
As indicated by the signage on the blinds, the above floors are occupied by Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA) and Home Start Aberdeen. The former is a charity which aims to break the stigma around mental health, empower individuals with guidance and increase awareness. The latter is a charity which supports families facing different challenges.
Burger King started trading in Aberdeen, with premises at 221 Union Street and 48 Upperkirkgate, in November 1991 (see
Evening Express
, 2nd October 1991, page 13).
221-227 Union Street was formerly the site of the department store Watt & Grant, who operated from there from 1882 to 1981 (see
Aberdeen Journal
, 19th September 1882, page 1 and
Press & Journal
, 20th November 1981, page 7).
A bookshop at 247 Union Street continued the name of Watt & Grant on Aberdeen's granite mile for some time after the closure of the above department store.
Location
Aberdeen City Centre
Keyword
Churches
Photographer
David Oswald
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1. Copyright known - held by Aberdeen City Council
2. Copyright known - held by third party
3. Copyright status undetermined
Image Reference
RE01_03
Collection
Aberdeen Local Studies
Aberdeen Local Studies
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