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How deep is Bon Accord Baths?
The pool, which cost £100,000, measured 120ft by 42ft and held more than a million litres of water. It was 15ft deep at the diving end – “the deepest in Scotland” – which was towered over by a 33ft high-platform. The baths as they are today – waiting to be brought back to life by Bon Accord Heritage.
Why did Bon Accord Baths close?
It was closed permanently by Aberdeen City Council on 31 March 2008 as part of wider budget cuts. The council stated that the operating costs were much higher than similar facilities across the UK, and that the complex were surplus to its requirements. It was reported to have cost over £1 million per year to operate.
When was Bon Accord Baths built?
1937
3.1 The Bon Accord Baths were designed by Alexander McRobbie of the City Architects Department and constructed in 1937. The building comprises a 14-bay swimming pool which extends behind the cross arm of the northern entrance block, thus forming a T-floor plan.
When did Aberdeen Beach baths close?
11th July 1972
Above ground a distinctive red brick chimney dominated the beach skyline. The Bathing Station was an extremely popular venue all year round. The doors of the swimming baths were finally closed to the public on 11th July 1972, the pool itself being finally filled in and demolished.
When was the Bon Accord Baths in Aberdeen built?
Bon Accord baths was constructed to provide a centrally located public baths in Aberdeen, as previously the public bathed at baths overlooking Aberdeen beach. Although the foundation stone was laid in 1936 the building was not completed until August 1940 and cost £37,000.
How big is the Bon Accord swimming pool?
The swimming pool is 120 feet long x 42 feet wide with the water varying in depth from 3 to 15 feet. Flanking the pool is raked seating for 1000 spectators to view the many galas that were held at the pool.
When is Bon Accord open weekend in Aberdeen?
Check out our latest blog posts to see what we have been up to! Bon Accord Heritage is inviting the Aberdeen public to an open weekend at the historic listed building. The open weekend will be held from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June.
What kind of Charity is Bon Accord heritage?
Bon Accord Heritage is a registered charity with the aim of working towards re-opening the historic Category B-listed Bon Accord Baths on Justice Mill Lane, which is one of the few remaining pools of its type in the country.