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The gaits of Aberdeen

Aberdeen City Libraries. Local Studies Department1989
Books, Manuscripts
Throughout Scotland some of the oldest, most historic streets in our towns and cities are called gates (gaits). The word in this sense has no connection with fortifications or defences but simply means a road or a way. This booklet looks briefly at the history of some of Aberdeen's oldest streets.
Main title:
The gaits of Aberdeen / Local Studies Department.
Imprint:
Aberdeen : Aberdeen City Libraries, [1989]
Collation:
8 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm.
Contents:
Gates and ports - - The Broadgate - - The Castlegate - - The Gallowgate - - The Hardgate - - The Nether and Upper Kirkgate - - Further reading.
Local class:
941.235
Language:
English
BRN:
4177579
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