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Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre
Theatre (20th Century)
Site Name Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre
Classification Theatre (20th Century)
Canmore ID 144979
Site Number NJ90NW 399
NGR NJ 93748 06368
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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SC 1025422
Interior. Backstage area, view of revolve.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 1133872
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from South-East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 1133879
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of main entrance from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 1133880
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of windows on main facade.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 1133917
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view from box at dress circle level.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 1133919
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view of alabaster surround at base of stairs to boxes.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 1133924
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, circle bar, detail of stained glass in entrance doors.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133925
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stalls bar, view from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133927
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Stalls bar, detail of 'prop' fireplace.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133928
Auditorium, plan view of ceiling. His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133932
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majsty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, detail of 'tragedy' figure with mask.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133943
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stage, view of auditorium from stage.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133953
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, dressing room, view of standard dressing room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1242446
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view from E-S-E.
Collection of photographs by George Chrystal and Francis Maxwell Chrystal, photographers, Edinburgh,
c. 1915
© Courtesy of HES (Francis M Chrystal Collection)
SC 2521571
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from South-East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521591
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, foyer, detail of plasterwork over main door.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521603
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view from balcony to South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521620
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, detail of 'comedy' figure with mask.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521638
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stage door area, view of stage door and doorkeeper's box.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521639
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, dressing room, view of 'star' dressing room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521646
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, scenery storage area, view from North.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133877
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from East showing fly tower.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133881
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Detail of windows on main facade.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133897
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, foyer, detail of plasterwork.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133907
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stair to Upper Circle, detail of balustrade and radiator.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133918
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view from back of balcony to South-West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133922
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, circle bar, view from south west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133923
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, circle bar, detail of corner area with arch partition and fireplace.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133933
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view of 'comedy' figure with mask.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 132316
View from south of steps to Denburn Viaduct facing His Majesty's Theatre.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 132359
View across Union Terrace Gardens towards His Majesty's Theatre showing steps and heraldic floral feature, taken from the south east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 132369
View of steps leading up to the top terrace in the north of the park, as taken from the south.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1439347
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521577
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from E-S-E.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521582
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of windows on main facade.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521609
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, circle bar, detail of corner area with arch partition and fireplace.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521610
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stalls bar, detail of 'prop' fireplace.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521634
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, fly tower, view of modern fly control system.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521635
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, fly tower, view of modern fly control system.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521636
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, fly tower, view of modern fly control system.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521637
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, fly tower, view of uppermost level showing pulleys and supporting struts.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 2521643
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, backstage area, view of scenery lift.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 018193
Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital with the theatre, school, museum and art gallery adjacent, taken from the WNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
6/7/2006
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133874
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from South-West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133876
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133920
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, detail of seats at rear of stalls.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 1133935
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, detail of Aberdeen coat of arms.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 1133944
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stage, view of rear stage area with scenery lift and safety barrier.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133945
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, backstage area, view of rear of fly tower with gantry.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 132361
View across Union Terrace Gardens towards His Majesty's Theatre showing steps, taken from the south east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1439350
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, fly tower, scenery painting area, view of scenery painting easel.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521356
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view from S-S-E and public gardens.
1/8/1991
© RCAHMS
SC 2521580
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from North-East showing fly tower.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521584
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Detail of lamp on main facade.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 2521596
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view of stage from circle, with tabs down.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 2521598
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view of stage from circle with safety curtain and tabs up.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 2521599
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view of boxes from upper circle.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521604
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view from back of balcony to South-West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521607
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, detail of tilework at rear of stalls.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521612
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stalls bar, view from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521617
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view of 'tragedy' figure with mask.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521628
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, backstage area, view of rear of fly tower with gantry.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521633
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, fly tower, view of gantry with fly roaps.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521644
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, backstage area, view of pit corridor.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521645
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, backstage area, view of scenery entrance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 018194
Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital with the theatre adjacent, taken from the SW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
6/7/2006
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133875
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from E-S-E.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133878
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from North-East showing fly tower.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133884
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, entrance vestibule, view from East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133901
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stair to Upper Circle, view from South-West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133955
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, backstage area, view showing revolve turntable and scenery lift.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 132351
View looking across oval lawn to floral heraldic feature, taken from the south east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1439354
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, fly tower, view of modern fly control system.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1439355
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, fly tower, view of modern fly control system.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1439359
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, backstage area, view of pit corridor.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1439361
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, scenery storage area, view from North.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521579
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. General view of exterior from East showing fly tower.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521585
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Detail of statue and 'His Majesty's' sign on main facade.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521586
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, entrance vestibule, view from East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521592
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, arched corridor to Dress Circle, view from West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521595
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stair to Upper Circle, detail of balustrade and radiator.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521600
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view of boxes from upper circle.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521606
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, detail of seats at rear of stalls.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521611
Aberdeen, Rsoemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, circle bar, detail of stained glass in entrance doors.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521614
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, plan view of ceiling.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521625
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stage, view of rear stage area with scenery lift and safety barrier.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521641
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, backstage area, view of revolve.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1078345
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Detail of statue and 'His Majesty's' sign on main facade.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133885
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, entrance vestibule, detail of stained glass window at West end.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133899
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, arched corridor to Dress Circle, view from West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1133926
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stalls bar, view from North-West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 1133929
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, detail of chandelier.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 1133952
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, dressing room, view of standard dressing room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 132370
View of steps leading up to the top terrace in the north of the park, as taken from the south.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1439352
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, fly tower, detail of diagram showing 'Old' and 'New' counterweight and hemp flying systems.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1439358
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stage door area, view of stage door and doorkeeper's box.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 2521590
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, foyer, view from West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
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SC 2521594
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, stair to Upper Circle, view from South-West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2521602
Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, His Majesty's Theatre. Interior, auditorium, view from box at dress circle level.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
6/9/1999
© Crown Copyright: HES
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- Council Aberdeen, City Of
- Parish Aberdeen
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District City Of Aberdeen
- Former County Aberdeenshire
Architect: Frank Matcham 1904.
(Location cited as NJ 9378 0636). Theatre: designed by Frank Matcham, built 1904-6 and opened December 1906. Some modification by D MacAndrew and Co in 1933, the sightlines being improved at a cost of ?35,000. Completely refurbished in the 1980's, a new counterweight system and lift being installed backstage.
Free Renaissance four-storey Kemnay granite ashlar front, asymmetrically treated with columned and copper-capped dome on the E. Spacious and well-preserved interior, handsomely treated throughout in mixed baroque and neo-Jacobean strapwork decoration with much alabaster and marble. Large auditorium seated for 2550 with three galleries, the dress circle being not fully cantilevered with two columns. Elaborate aedicular treatment of boxes; frieze over the proscenium arch by W H Buchan.
(Newspaper references cited).
NMRS, MS/72/83.
EXTERNAL REFERENCES
Aberdeen Press and Journal - 8th August 1933 article titled 'Aberdeen's new theatre opens next Monday'
Sightline, vol 15, No1
