Aberdeen reminiscences (mostly shops)

[Deansfield]

PeteThePunk said:

Trying to remember the pub in Correction Wynd, just a few feet up from the Toy Bazaar?

Stewart lounge, remember it well

[mikeswagon]

Enjoyed having a trawl through this thread, even though I'm a teuchter who only got into 'the toon' for school clothes as a lad, Robert Raes and C&A probably.

I had to laugh at the mention of Star Computers - Gary Marshall was the young lads name. He sponsored the first sprint we held on the newly laid track at the Grampian Transport Museum, and I remember him turning up in the Esprit Turbo in a lovely white suit, ideal for what was still a muddy site

Talking of cars, I used to walk past Speccy Cars on Stanley St, and John Clark on Gray St when I started working in town.

[eck c]

mikeswagon said:

I had to laugh at the mention of Star Computers - Gary Marshall was the young lads name. He sponsored the first sprint we held on the newly laid track at the Grampian Transport Museum, and I remember him turning up in the Esprit Turbo in a lovely white suit, ideal for what was still a muddy site

I vaguely remember when he wrote off his car going along the prom.

[Beato]

Was he the one that had one of the white sapphire cosworths that used to run about town in the late 80s. There used to be at least three of them racing around the town.

Although possibly someone else on reflection that had a shop in Torry

Edited by Beato on Saturday 2nd January 10:37

[Deansfield]

Yes solicitor on Menzies Rd

[Beato]

Deansfield said:

Yes solicitor on Menzies Rd

Cheers

[PaulD86]

mikeswagon said:

Talking of cars, I used to walk past Speccy Cars on Stanley St, and John Clark on Gray St when I started working in town.

Don't suppose anyone has any pics of the Stanley St one do they? I've failed to find any.

I'm only 34 but was just thinking how many petrol stations and car dealers I can remember that are now shut. I remember going with my dad to pick up various new Fords from the dealers on Great Western Road. There was a Harpers and a Cordiners both at one point IIRC.

[John-dxtdn]

Semi hemi said:

Casa Marcini(sp) was the one on King St and the place on Nelson St was a manufacturer/wholesale place

New here, so I am only just seeing this old thread.

I used to live opposite Carcones at 45 Nelson Street. When I was a Cub, Casa Marcini was my favourite place during Bob-A-Job Week as he always let me sweep out the basement. I remember the smell of beer coming from the Pittodrie bar too, and the etched glass windows - McEwans Pale Ale.

[John-dxtdn]

New here so catching up, and apologies if there are answers elsewhere.

[Woolies was on St Nicholas Street, next to the Equitable.]
aka Little Woolies, because the one on Union was Big Woolies!

[Where was the SMT Garage?]
Bon-Accord Street

[Where was The Alexander Buses Depot not the bus station but where they stored the buses.]
Gairn Terrace

[John-dxtdn]

luggit said:

I well remember going to Rober Rae in either Marischal Street and George Street for my denims and Ben Sherman slim fit shirts !!!!

After Raes in Marischal Street I would cross the road to Telemech's the record shop and hang out with the other long-haired guys while listening to Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple.

[John-dxtdn]

Pablo16v said:

Some great memories on this thread. How about......

Allans toy shop on Market street. I used to get all my Scalextric & Hornby stuff from there in the early/mid eighties. It was a fantastic place to visit as a kid/teenager.

Fine Fare at the Brig o Dee. We used to get our weekly shop there on the way to visit my Grandparents in Cults.

Grandfare at the top the Shiprow. They had the first automatic doors in Scotland.

[John-dxtdn]

stiglet said:

Semi hemi said:

Kiltie said:

OK, before I get on to the main subject, I'm trying to remember the name of a tea room above what is now the Trinity Centre. As I recall, it sounded like a foreign / exotic name. Any ideas?

Right then ...

• Isaac Benzie's
• Watt & Grant
• Gordon & Smith (grocer at the top of Union Street)
• The Rubber Shop

... more later.

Eric

I raise you Reid & Pearsons

Call - "Happy Trails"

LOL what about Falconers?

[Gramrugby]

There were three pubs on Queen Street prior to the redevelopment. Can anyone name them ?

[Deansfield]

Gramrugby said:

There were three pubs on Queen Street prior to the redevelopment. Can anyone name them ?

I can’t remember one ! And I’ve been around a wee while

[andybebop]

Artillery Tavern was one I think, or the Volunteer.One of my older drinking buddies suggests the Banks of Ythan.

Edited by andybebop on Thursday 11th March 08:55

Edited by andybebop on Thursday 11th March 09:32

[Gramrugby]

Andy Bebop Not bad. One and a half out of three. That's a clue to the other one and a half!

[Gramrugby]

Deansfield said:

I can’t remember one ! And I’ve been around a wee while

Not long enough!

[andybebop]

Gramrugby said:

Andy Bebop Not bad. One and a half out of three. That's a clue to the other one and a half!

This has started a bit of an argument here A friend has just dropped off a copy of "The Aberdeen Pub Companion" (Archibald Hopkin 1975) to support his answers

Artillery Arms 64 Queen Street
Banks of Ythan 56 Queen Street
Volunteer Arms (Westies) 73 Queen Street

We are also arguing about the life sized child charity collection boxes. I think there was one of a wee boy with polio outside the Rubber Shop attached with a chain. Can anyone confirm? My friend suggests a wee girl further along George Street.

Edited by andybebop on Friday 12th March 17:55

Edited by andybebop on Saturday 13th March 08:13

[Gramrugby]

There was a child collection box at the Rubber Shop. I remember getting school sports kit there. Regarding the pubs there were three. The Banks of Ythan, Banks of Ury and the Volunteer Arms. At least that's what I remember, but it was a long time ago!
I also fondly remember Mckays in those days, where if you went to Grammar or Gordon's you would buy an ex Army or RAF bag.
Anyone remember the Stags Head ?

[Deansfield]

Remember it well 👍