Harbour Memories 3: Norma Reid
Norma Reid’s family have lived in Fittie for generations. In this episode she shares her memories of growing up in the community, the fishing industry that many residents worked in and the strong wome...
13 Dec 202321min
Harbour Memories 2: Chris Gove
Chris Gove has a long family history linked with Old Torry and many fabulous stories of the Aberdeen’s harbour and fishing industry to tell. This episode of Harbour Memories captures of few of the bes...
4 Dec 202321min
Harbour Memories 1: Margaret Wright
In this first episode of our Harbour Memories series, Margaret Wright shares insights on growing up in the Torry area of Aberdeen and the influence of the fishing industry and maritime life on the com...
17 Nov 202316min
Fittie Past, Present & Future: A Story
As part of her residency in Fittie environmental storyteller Cara Silversmith of One Nature Education crafted a story for the community, based on her time in Fittie, the stories residents shared with ...
23 Juni 202316min
12. Katy Kavanagh: Senior Archivist, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives
The Port of Aberdeen is the oldest business in the UK. They recently donated their rich archives, which date back to the 18th century, to Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives to look after. Senior...
20 Dec 202212min
11. Keith Young: Engineering Director at the Port of Aberdeen
The Port of Aberdeen (formerly Aberdeen Harbour Board) is the oldest company in the UK. In this episode Keith Young, Engineering Director at the Port of Aberdeen, talks of his lifelong connection with...
12 Dec 202213min
Manson Geddes: Merchant Seaman
Manson Geddes started life as a merchant seaman in Aberdeen Harbour. In this episode he shares stories of his travels around the world and life at sea.
29 Nov 202216min
Amy Benzie: ceramic artist
In this episode Torry resident and ceramic artist Amy Benzie shares how the harbour area of Aberdeen inspires and influences her creative work. Amy is one of the city’s artists, designers and makers w...
29 Nov 202212min
