Aberdeen
Beyond the Granite
Published on 15. May 2020
308 pages
978-1-913025-75-5 (ISBN)
Description
Ian R Mitchell recognises his hometown is an often underloved place, but in Aberdeen: Beyond the Granite he sets out an overwhelming case as to why this sentiment is thoroughly undeserved. An Aberdonian born and bred, Mitchell has lived in Glasgow for almost four decades. Returning to his roots, he delves into Aberdeen's rich and often unseen history and culture from an exile's perspective, revealing a proudly unique city, home to the world's oldest surviving company, the UK's oldest newspaper, and perhaps Britain's oldest Italian restaurant!
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Ian R Mitchell is a historian who gave up teaching to devote himself to writing full time. The author of various journal articles and a textbook on Bismarck, after graduating from university in his native Aberdeen in 1973 Ian taught for over 20 years at Clydebank College, mainly on German history. A lifelong hillwalker, Ian has produced several other books, including Scotland's Mountains before the Mountaineers, a pre-history of explorations and ascents in the Scottish mountains. He also writes frequently on outdoor matters for climbing journals and the general media. In addition, he gives talks and slide shows on his books.
Content
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword John Aberdein
- Acknowledgements
- Maps
- Introduction Aberdeen 1800-2000
- Places
- Chapter One Hairbouring Regrets?
- Chapter Two Owir the Watter
- Chapter Three Fit Wye tae Fittie?
- Chapter Four The Grunnit Hairt of the Granite City
- Chapter Five Haudagain tae Kittybrewster
- Chapter Six Roon Aboot Rosemount
- Chapter Seven Kincorth: Nithing bit Hooses?
- People
- Chapter Eight Willie Thom: The Weaver Bard of Bon Accord
- Chapter Nine Proletarian Pilgrimage: A Forgotten Classic
- Chapter Ten The Other Name on the Everest Memorial: Alexander Kellas, Himalayan Pioneer
- Chapter Eleven The Names on the Slugain Howff Memorial: The Dreamers of Beinn a' Bhuird
