Torry - Wikipedia
WEBTorry is a suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland, lying on the south bank of the River Dee. It was historically part of the county of Kincardineshire and was absorbed into the city of Aberdeen in 1891.
how centuries of history shaped the modern day Torry - Aberdeen …
WEBOct 30, 2022 · Torry occupies a strange place in the imaginations of Aberdonians. Although it served as the city's first line of defence during the world wars and later became a centre for the north-east's booming offshore industry, its people have maintained an identity seperate to Aberdeen .
The complete history of Aberdeen's Torry Battery including its …
WEBOct 1, 2023 · The Torry Battery is an iconic part of the Granite City, constructed between 1857 and 1861 its main purpose was to protect the port and harbour of Aberdeen from hostile attacks.
A visit | Greyhope Bay | Connecting to our marine world | Aberdeen
WEBGreyhope Bay is creating community at Torry Battery by connecting to the natural, marine, and historical environment on Aberdeen's coastline in NE Scotland.
Torry - Wikiwand
WEBTorry is a suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland, lying on the south bank of the River Dee. It was historically part of the county of Kincardineshire and was absorbed in...
Torry Battery handover planned amid £1m upgrade scheme
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Torry Battery to be handed over to dolphin-spotting charity for £1 a year amid major upgrade plans. The Greyhope Bay group could take over the historic Aberdeen site for 20 years under the plans ...
Torry Development Trust | Local Solutions for Local Needs | Torry ...
WEBThe Torry Development Trust is committed to empowering the community and addressing local needs and challenges through various initiatives and projects. We strive to create a more inclusive and thriving environment for all residents of Torry. Discover More.
Torry Battery Aberdeen
WEBThe history of Torry Battery Aberdeen with photographs and up to date facilities. Includes information of the ghosts of Torry Battery. The Torry Battery Aberdeen was built between 1859 and 1861.
History of Torry, in Aberdeen and Kincardineshire | Map and …
WEBTorry, a fishing village in Nigg parish, Kincardineshire, on the right hank and near the mouth of the Dee, opposite Aberdeen, with which it now communicates by Victoria Bridge (1881), a ferry-boat accident of 5 April 1877 having cost the lives of …
Torry Battery and Girdle Ness, Aberdeen - Walkhighlands
WEBGirdle Ness is the headland that guards the southern side of Aberdeen harbour. The short walk around it takes in the lighthouse, sea views and Torry Battery - built to defend the harbour in 1860; if you are lucky you might catch sight of one of the dolphins which frequently visit the mouth of the harbour.