Aberdeen's Trams

An evocative selection of film recapturing the glory days of Aberdeen trams including archive footage (the earliest dating from 1906) together with detailed coverage of the services abandoned between 1954 and 1958. In 1954 take a trip round the Rosemount Circle (3, 5, 6) In 1955 travel aboard a variety of different Aberdeen Standards along the length of the fascinating Woodside route (7) with its single track and loops terminal section in busy St Nicholas Street. In 1956, join the holiday-makers riding down to Sea Beach (9) and out to Haziehead (4), with its half-mile of private reserved track. In 1957, participate in an enthusiasts tour on 108 with visits to King Street depot and Pittodrie loop. In 1958, sample the Standards and Streamliners on the world-famous 'Bridges' route (1) with in-depth looks at both termini and the three thoroughfares: King, Union and Holburn Street. Some allowance should be made for age Colour and Black and white film.