Things I never noticed in Aberdeen… until this year. I’ve lived here my whole life, walked these streets countless times and yet this year Aberdeen completely caught me out. The more I slowed down and started really looking, the more I realised how much history, symbolism and quiet detail is hiding in plain sight. From the hanging stones at the top of Marischal Street, to the Langstane on Langstane Place and the Langstane of Hilton, reminders of old boundaries and forgotten markers. From the tra

Old Aberdeen History in Photos & Film

The 'secret' second beach burning of Aberdeen's trams in May 1958

🔥🚋 The Last Trams in Aberdeen 🚋🔥 On 3 May 1958, the final trams rolled from Bridge of Dee to Bridge of Don as crowds lined the streets to say goodbye. That night, all but two were burned at Aberdeen Beach. One survives at the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford, and the other can be seen at Dundee Transport Museum. Aberdeen’s trams began in 1898 with horse power before switching to electric in 1902. At their peak, around 60 served the city. Buses later took over since they could reach new ho

Aberdeen Rapid Transit: Everything you need to know about tram-like bus plans as public talks start