Guestrow
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DescriptionThis intriguing name, which is unique to Aberdeen, is a little obscure in its origins. One of the main suggestions is that it refers to the street of the spirits or ghosts, and that it was originally given in a form like ‘Ghaistraw’.In the 17th century Guestrow had a number of lodging houses, the Episcopalian meeting house and Provost Skene's fine stone dwelling which still stands today.
Much of Guestrow, including Quaker Court, was demolished in the city's slum clearance schemes.
Location InfoOff Broad Street
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