Masons At Work Rubislaw Quarry
AssociatedAssociated with
Rubislaw Quarry
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1741 - 1972)
Photographer
George Washington Wilson
(Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland, 1823 - 1893)
DateC.1890
Object NameSlide
Mediumglass, paper
ClassificationsGranite Industry
DimensionsOverall: Height: 8.3 cm
3.25 Inches Square: Width: 8.3 cm
3.25 Inches Square: Width: 8.3 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1991.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS022060.2
About MeRubislaw Quarry was a site which was developed in the 18th century. Originally owned by the City it was passed on to private hands. The Gibb family successfully exploited it into the 19th century and its grey stone furnished the raw material for many of the city's buildings. By the time the quarry closed in 1972 it was over 400 feet deep which made it spectacular to see but extremely difficult to remove stone from.
The North of Scotland Quarry Owners' Association
1918-1937
The North of Scotland Quarry Owners' Association
1938-1950
The North of Scotland Quarry Owners' Association
20th century
