Looking back at historic city harbour

Looking back at historic city harbour The Aberdonian

Since Aberdeen Harbour was founded in 1136 it has been a hub for business and industry in the north-east.

In this week's Aberdonian, we're taking a look back at the almost 900-year history of the area with photos showcasing the harbour from 1963 to 1978.

St Clement’s Bridge, which transports cars across Aberdeen Harbour

Stem-to-stern berthing at Aberdeen’s Mearns Quay

The new pontoon dock in Aberdeen Harbour coming into operation in 1967. The collier spray is the boat in dock

Two Aberdeen trawlers pass each other in the harbour channel at the Roundhouse on a sunny January day

Small boats, used for fishing and pleasure, at the Upper Dock

Aberdeen’s Upper Dock after reconstruction operations, which began the previous Octobe

A trawler is seen making its way out of the navigation channel and past the south breakwater as cargo and oil boats queue up to enter

Painter Ben Collie atop the harbour board office

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