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Aberdeen, 147 Hardgate, House Of Bethany
Orphanage (19th Century), Private Chapel (19th Century)
Site Name Aberdeen, 147 Hardgate, House Of Bethany
Classification Orphanage (19th Century), Private Chapel (19th Century)
Canmore ID 297192
Site Number NJ90NW 2639
NGR NJ 93446 05326
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/297192
- Council Aberdeen, City Of
- Parish Aberdeen
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District City Of Aberdeen
- Former County Aberdeenshire
In 1876 the Community of St Mary and St John acquired the property at 147 Hardgate as an orphanage. The house, which became known as the House of Bethany, was enlarged, and a chapel added. Although the orphanage closed in 1954, the House itself survived until closure in 1980.
D M Bertie 2000, Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000, 666.
