THE KNIGHTHOOD TO DR DAVID STEWART. DEMONSTRATION AT ABERDEEN By command of Her Gracious Majesty the Queen, Dr David Stewart of Banchory House had the honour of being summoned to Balmoral Castle on Saturday for the purpose of receiving the honour of knighthood. Dr Stewart left Aberdeen by the 9:30 morning train for Ballater, en [...]
Funeral of the late Mr Stewart of Banchory The Remains of the late Mr John Stewart of Banchory were yesterday interred in the cemetery connected with the Free Church of Banchory-Devenick. The ceremony was attended by a large and representative gathering of gentlemen from Aberdeen and the neighbourhood, as well as by the tenants on [...]
1897 - Present John Diack was the man who proposed the “Northern Golf Club” as the name in preference to “The Aberdeen Comb Works Golf Club”. He was a founder member and served as Secretary and Captain. At the first general meeting on December 21st ,1897 was held in Odd fellows Hall in Crooked Lane. [...]
Norman Veitch Lothian Barclay, a visionary entrepreneur and sports enthusiast, was born on October 5, 1925, and died on March 18, 1997, in Douglas, Isle of Man. He led a life rich in adventure, prominently marked by his role in the business landscape and passion for sports. A pivotal chapter in Barclay's professional journey was [...]
Over 60 firemen in grim battle with flames Huge crowds sea Aberdeen comb works ablaze Despite a grim battle by over 60 firemen, half the buildings of Aberdeen Comb Works Ltd., Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen, were destroyed last night in an Inferno of flame. Huge crowds watched what was described as the most spectacular fire in Aberdeen [...]