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Best pictures from first 41 days of demolition at Aberdeen Market

By Lauren Taylor
The demolition of the Aberdeen Market is well under way. Picture by Paul Glendell.
The demolition of the Aberdeen Market is well under way. Picture by Paul Glendell.

Dramatic pictures show how work to demolish the iconic Aberdeen Market has gathered pace over the last 41 days.

The 1970s indoor market, which welcomed generations of shoppers, was permanently closed at the start of the pandemic and has remained empty since.

Last month images showed diggers rolling in to start tearing the building down and the much-loved Nuart mural of a girl holding a lighthouse was completely destroyed.

Other Nuart pieces – including SNIK’s mural from 2021 – have already come down as part of the revamp.

Work has now progressed as the circular building was torn down, and now work will begin on the remaining structure.

Best pictures of Aberdeen Market demolition so far

The once bustling market was completely emptied and stripped of all retail units and restaurant outlets. Supplied by David Copeland
Work was carried out to start tearing down the iconic circular building with the Nuart mural. Picture by Paul Glendell
The mural getting demolished at Aberdeen Market
Many mourned the much-loved mural being destroyed in the progress. Photo by Paul Glendell
Cranes then started removing the roof of the Aberdeen Market. Picture by Wullie Marr
The roof was removed, the mural was torn down and what was left of the building began looking like a shell. Picture by Kath Flannery
Workmen were progressing with the demolition. Picture by Wullie Marr
A close-up of the machines tearing down the brick and mortar. Picture by Wullie Marr.
Work to pull down the building. Picture by Kath Flannery.
View from the Green. Picture by Wullie Marr.
The mural before machines got to work. Picture by Chris Sumner.
Picture by Paul Glendell.
Picture by Kenny Elrick.
The building was left surrounded by rubble. Picture by Paul Glendell.

What next for market?

Scott Begbie: New Aberdeen Market will serve up a tasty boost for heart of our city

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