Aberdeen’s neighbourhoods have seen many changes over the decades – but that sense of community spirit has never dimmed.
Join us for a look through our archives at how the Granite City has lived, worked and played over the years, from high-profile concerts to fun parades and events.
Guild Street
Guild Street Bus Station, with Northern buses ready to take people across the north-east and further afield, back in in 1974.
St Machar’s Cathedral
Painter Bob Smith shows he has a good head for heights as he puts the finishing touches to the spire of the south tower of St Machar’s Cathedral during renovations in 1982. At least the job gave Bob the chance to enjoy stunning views across the city, including out to the sea over the flats at Seaton.
Queen’s Links
It rained the day the circus came to town…but Brigette, from the American Three-Ring Circus does not seem very impressed with Carlos the Clown’s efforts to keep the weather at bay as the show started a 12-night run at Queen’s Links in 1987.
Kincorth
Members of the Kincorth Community Centre keep-fit class put their best foot forward as instructor Inger Bool, right, shows them the moves. The fitness enthusiasts were looking for more members back in 1990.
Mastrick
Mastrick mums and children were delighted with their new, improved play area at the North Anderson Drive/Provost Fraser Drive junction, after they campaigned for better facilities in 1986.
Ferryhill
Going back in time are some of the Ferryhill community who came to their Duthie Park Gala day in Victorian costume in 1981 to mark the centenary of the park.
Kingswells
Kingswells Community Centre had an enchanting theme for their float at the Bon-Accord Festival in 1992 – The Magic Roundabout. Pictured with Dougal are, from left, Paula Cox, Elaine Skene and Heather Miller.
Powis
Pupils of class 1A at Powis Academy are busy planting trees round the school playing field in 1978 as part of the Keep Grampian Beautiful campaign. Supervising the planting is science teacher Mr Alan Bainbridge. Powis pupils are also to plant trees round Corby Loch, near Potterton.
Bucksburn
Councillor Brian Rattray, who represents Newhills East and is a member of the leisure and recreation committee watches youngsters try out the new BMX track beside the Beacon Centre at Bucksburn in 1985.
Aberdeen University
TV personality Michael Barratt is carried by students after being elected rector of the University of Aberdeen in 1973.
