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Aberdeen, Union Terrace Gardens
Garden (19th Century)
Site Name Aberdeen, Union Terrace Gardens
Classification Garden (19th Century)
Canmore ID 146565
Site Number NJ90NW 188
NGR NJ 93816 06250
NGR Description Centred NJ 9380 0620
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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Oblique aerial view centred on the churches, session house, school, museum, art gallery and gardens, taken from the SE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
6/7/2006
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View of central path, taken from the south.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View along railway to Union Street viaduct and railway tunnel, taken from the north.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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Re-erected arch, from house in Guestrow, now in Union Terrace Gardens, New Aberdeen. Initials are of Andrew Thomson and Agnes Divie.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/6/1940
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Edward VII statue at South. Detail of bronze sculpture on West side of plinth
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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William Wallace statue by W Grant Stevenson 1888 at North West corner. View from North East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of gardens and ring road from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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Elevated view of gardens from West South West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of pathway to North section
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of pathway to North section
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of North open section from South including decorative flowerbeds
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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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
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View from Union Terrace looking north east across gardens.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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VIew from Union Terrace looking south east showing entrance into gardens and Burns statue.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View from south east of arcaded pavement undercroft.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen.View of window in ladies' toilets.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of steps to Union Terrace and arcaded pavement undercroft, taken from the east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of steps on central path, taken from the north.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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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
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View along top terrace looking towards the steps up to street level on Denburn viaduct, taken from the south west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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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
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General view across gardens, taken from the north west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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Detail of South pathway
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of North open section from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of North open section from South including decorative flowerbeds
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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SC 1504723
View of North West pathway from North
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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Edward VII statue by A Drury 1914 at South. View from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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Aberdeen, Union Terrace Gardens, NJ90NW 188, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
c. 1958
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View of ring road from South South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of West pathways from South South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of West central entrance from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of West central entrance from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of North open section from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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Edward VII statue by A Drury 1914 at South. View from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of sample cast-iron light on stone railings at Union Terrace.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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Detail of tiling in ladies' toilets, Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of seating area at south end of the gardens, taken from the south east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of steps to Union Terrace and Burns statue, taken from the east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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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
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View of ring road from South South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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Elevated view of gardens from West South West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of West pathways from South South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of North access steps and decorative flowerbeds from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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William Wallace statue by W Grant Stevenson 1888 at North West corner. View from East South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of gardens and ring road from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of West pathways from South South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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Detail of South pathway
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of North access steps and decorative flowerbeds from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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William Wallace statue by W Grant Stevenson 1888 at North West corner. View from North East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View from Union Terrace looking north east across gardens.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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Detail of stained glass signage above ladies' toilets at south end of Union Terrace Gardens.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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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
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View of seating area at south end of the garden, taken from the north.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of steps on central path looking up to 1891 steps and statue, taken from the north east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of Triple Kirks from oval lawn in Union Terrace Gardens, taken from the south west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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Detail of West central entrance steps
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of West central entrance from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of North open section from South including decorative flowerbeds
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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Edward VII statue by A Drury 1914 at South. View from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View from Union Terrace street level looking north east across gardens to Triple Kirks and the Belmont Cinema.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View from Union Terrace looking north east showing entrances into gardens and Burns statue.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View from south east of arcaded pavement undercroft.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of cubicle in ladies' toilets.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View looking up steps to Union Terrace, taken from the north west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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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
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View of steps on central path looking up to 1891 steps and statue, taken from the north east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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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
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Edward VII statue by A Drury 1914 at South. View from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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Re-erected arch, from house in Guestrow, now in Union Terrace Gardens, New Aberdeen. Initials are of Andrew Thomson and Agnes Divie.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/6/1940
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Detail of West central entrance steps
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of North open section from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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Edward VII statue at South. Detail of bronze sculpture on East side of plinth
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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Aberdeen, Union Terrace Gentlemen's Public Toilets, interior view showing row of 23 stall urinals
5/10/2000
© RCAHMS
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View of drinking fountain under covered walkway.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of drinking fountain under covered walkway.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of south east corner of gardens, taken from the north west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View from south east looking along central path towards His Majesty's Theatre.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of Denburn Viaduct showing rail and road arches, taken from the south.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View from halfway up steps to Wallace statue, Union Terrace Gardens and His Majesty's Theatre.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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Detail of steps at the north east end of the gardens.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of central seating area
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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General view of gardens from North
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of central seating area
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
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View of North access steps and decorative flowerbeds from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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General view of gardens from North
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of North West pathway from North
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
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View of wrought iron gates at the Union Terrace entrance into gardens.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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Interior view of ladies' toilets.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View from south east looking along central path towards His Majesty's Theatre.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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DP 132344
View from south east looking along central path towards His Majesty's Theatre.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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DP 132346
View of arcarded pavement undercroft, steps to Union Terrace and Burns statue, taken from the east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of viaduct arch leading through to depot, taken from the south.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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Detail of Denburn viaduct pier.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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Detail of underside of Denburn viaduct vault.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View along top terrace looking towards the steps up to street level on Denburn viaduct, taken from the south west.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
9/5/2012
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View of North open section from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1504727
Edward VII statue at South. Detail of bronze sculpture on East side of plinth
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Aberdeen, Union Terrace Gardens General view from West.
12/3/1992
© RCAHMS
SC 2522408
Detail of South entrance steps
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Edward VII statue by A Drury 1914 at South. View from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
10/9/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
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- Council Aberdeen, City Of
- Parish Aberdeen
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District City Of Aberdeen
- Former County Aberdeenshire
NJ90NW 188.00 centred 938 062
NJ90NW 188.01 centred NJ 938 062 archway, arcades and balustrades
NJ90NW 188.02 NJ 93912 06106 gentlemen's public toilets
Originally a public bleaching green. Planned 1867 and started 1868 by James Matthews.
NMRS, MS/712/83.
Watching Brief (2 October 2017)
NJ 93850 06200 (Canmore ID: 146565) A watching brief was carried out on 2 October 2017 in advance of proposed redevelopment work. The excavation of four test pits revealed no finds or features of archaeological significance.
Archive and report: NRHE
Funder: ESG
John Gooder – ACCESS Archaeological Condition Services
(Source: DES, Volume 18)
