In this week’s dig through the archives The Press and Journal looks at Stonehaven and Inverbervie over the last thirty years.
From the marking of the first yellow lines in Stonehaven to Inverbervie town hall being demolished, here’s 11 pictures of the two towns in changing times.
1) Stonehaven, 1996 
First let’s set the scene and welcome you to the area.
This sign was put up to honour Stonehaven born Robert Thompson who invented the pneumatic tyre.
2) Barclay Street, Stonehaven
Taken in 1978 this picture shows Barclay Street lined with what’s now considered ‘retro style cars’.
3) King Street, Inverbervie
Snow lines Inverbervie’s King Street in November 2008.
4) Evan Street, Stonehaven
Looking back at least a hundred years, this photo shows life before the car invention of the car.
5) Inverbervie Hall
Inverbervie Hall was demolished in 1982.
6) This is how it looked before…
In case you were wondering!
7) March 1984
It can’t be argued that the P&J hasn’t been there for key historical events.
This picture shows Stonehaven’s first yellow lines being painted on a central road.
8) Market Square, Stonehaven
Shoppers wait to the cross the road in 1976.
9) Threadneddle Street, Stonehaven
Threadneddle Street leads to nowhere but without it Stonehaven wouldn’t be the same.
Its name comes from a time when passers-by had to duck and dive between buildings and navigating the area was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
10) February 1983
A view from the north of Inverbervie and its outskirts.
11) Market Square, Stonehaven
Taken in November 1974 this picture shows Market Square and Barclay Street in a black and white winter.