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This is the convent, designed by the famous church architect, sir John ninian Comper. In the 60's, it was a busy place. The nun's were regularly seen in the vicinity round about King Street. Over the years however, numbers dwindled until finally, only one nun remained. After she left 5 years a go, the complex became semi-derelict before finally becoming fully abandoned 2 years a go. The chapel is Grade A listed, which unfortunately is not working in it's favour at all. Due to the listing, Historic scotland won't allow modern mortar to be used to carry out the much needed repairs for the chapel walls. Instead, the original, old style mortar is to be used. This is extremely expensive and is proven not to work well. Therefore, it seems likely it will head towards a similar fate like it's 'sister', "St margarets church", up in Braemar.
the approach. The house on the left is also disused. To the right is the chapel, which is hiding the main bulk of the convent buildings.
the chapel from the balcony
dismantled organ
an old map of Aberdeen I found in one of the rooms
a room upstairs
water ingress
the chimneys and tower of the abandoned richards textile mills at Broadford works - taken from the convent
the approach. The house on the left is also disused. To the right is the chapel, which is hiding the main bulk of the convent buildings.
the chapel from the balcony
dismantled organ
an old map of Aberdeen I found in one of the rooms
a room upstairs
water ingress
the chimneys and tower of the abandoned richards textile mills at Broadford works - taken from the convent
