A photograph showing the area behind 25-29 George Street in around 1986 or 1987.

This image is one of a series taken by Aberdeen City Council to record buildings prior to the redevelopment of the area and construction of the Bon Accord shopping centre.

This area, located between George Street and Harriet Street, was accessible via pends on Schoolhill and Loch Street, including Donald's Close and Ross's Close.

Large scale historical Ordnance Survey maps indicate there were stables and considerable housing in this area in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Notably, this was the location of Wordie's carting contractors, to which the stables would have been associated. The close was colloquially known as the "Donalder" or Wordie's Close, due to the business. Another notable business was Coffee Currs, known for its welcome aroma. (Evening Express, 21 July 1993, page 8).

By the mid-20th century this area had been significantly cleared and, as shown here, was primarily used for parking.

The space is now occupied by the south west corner of the Bon Accord Centre.

Location

Aberdeen City Centre

Keyword

Buildings

Photographer