Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen maps
Historic maps of Aberdeen and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Aberdeen maps
Historic map of Scotland
Illustrated Victorian map of Aberdeenshire
Memories of Aberdeen
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There was a large main house surrounded by four smaller houses - two on each side of the large house. My grandfather's father lived in one of the smaller houses and worked as a groundskeeper. He had a family of 3 children.
Shared on 30 March 2007
When my grandfather turned 16 he brought two fine horses onto a huge cruise boat and brought them to Canada to a buyer only to find out the buyer was not to be found and so he kept the two horses and sold them to another buyer and continued to stay in Canada through the rest of his life.
Shared on 30 March 2007
My maternal grandmother, Barbara Morison Diack and her sister Margaret Morison Howie used to meet at "The Queen" and go for afternoon tea at least once a month.
Shared on 05 February 2007
Aberdeenshire memories
My grandparents owned the croft Hillhead of Kintore, my grandfather James Kerr Argo was the manager of Kemnay quarries and rode the old road to Kemnay each day to work. I have many childhood memories of staying there.They had a well in the garden, my grandma kept hens and bees and had a herb garden and knew all the herbal cures.... [more]
Shared on 04 September 2009
My very first memory of Newburgh was when I was about 3 years old,I remember going out with my dad beside the bridge at Earl place we went walked beside the river, the tide was quite high and I remember some trees.
Shared on 12 April 2008
James Urquhart, aged 20 years, Farm Servant, living at WELLBUSH, KEMNAY , married Mary Ann Jackson, aged 23 years, Domestic Servant, living at Little Hillbrae, Bourtie. The date was 28th April 1860, and the venue was High Street, Inverurie.
The parents of the groom were James Urquhart, Crofter, and Margaret Urquhart whose maiden surname was recorded as Gordon (this maiden surname... [more]
Shared on 20 May 2009
Kirkton of Bourtie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
My grandfather, Robert Urquhart, was born at Mosside of Longfolds, in the parish of Bourtie, 11th January 1874. His parents were James Urquhart and Mary Ann Urquhart, nee Jackson. Mary Ann died 20th March 1876. The Informant was James Urquhart, widower. Robert Urquhart's brother, James, died 19th April 1876, just one month after the death of his mother, Mary Ann. Like... [more]
Shared on 13 May 2009
Inverurie/Inverury County of Aberdeen
James Urquhart, aged 20 years, Farm Servant, living at Wellbush Kemnay, married Mary Ann Jackson, aged 23 years, Domestic Servant, living at Little Hillbrae, Bourtie. The date was 28th April 1860, and the venue was High Street, Inverurie.
The parents of the groom were James Urquhart, Crofter, and Margaret Urquhart whose maiden surname was recorded as Gordon (this maiden surname... [more]
Shared on 13 May 2009
Extracts From Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Aberdeen, inspired by Frith photos.
Aberdeen - A History and Celebration
This is where Aberdeen was to go. It would take seven centuries from the granting of the first written royal charter. The dark spire in the foreground is that of the Tollbooth, the old headquarters of the council, built about 1616. The Town House extends from there to the taller tower, built about 1870. The statue is of George, fifth and... [more]
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Aberdeen - A History and Celebration
The very grand cross is still where it was in this view. The railings and lamps have gone, but similar lamps have recently been installed along the Castlegate. All the buildings shown here still stand. Puritans disapproved of crosses and removed them from market places. After the Restoration, Aberdeen decided that a new Market Cross was needed, although it was 1686... [more]
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Aberdeen - A History and Celebration
The narrowing of the river at this point shows clearly why the bridge was built here. By the time this photograph was taken, the muddy Inches were entirely reclaimed and the growing city occupies all of the horizon. Officially the Wellington Suspension Bridge, it has always been called locally, the Chain Brig.
This is an extract from Aberdeen - A History and Celebration.
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