Evocative archive photos of Aberdeen in the snow

From the frozen River Dee to neighbours in Northfield banding together and digging out cars, there's a nostalgic feel to The Press and Journal's past times photos of 'proper snow' in Aberdeen and district.

Nov 23, 2025 - 13:40

Nov 23, 2025 - 13:40

1969: As the line of vehicles stuck behind a fish lorry struggling in the snow began to lengthen, drivers decided to take to the pavements to get past. This was the scene captured by our photographer at the Hillview Road brae on the East Tullos Industrial estate. Image: DC Thomson

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7. 1969: As the line of vehicles stuck behind a fish lorry struggling in the snow began to lengthen, drivers decided to take to the pavements to get past. This was the scene captured by our photographer at the Hillview Road brae on the East Tullos Industrial estate. Image: DC Thomson

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