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Report - Bon Accord Baths, Aberdeen, 30/01/08

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Gorecki

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Found out that the Bon Accord Baths have been closed since October last year and due to re-open again this April. Having heard that it was empty... and this is a VERY rare sight, I HAD to get in here. :D

Used to train here evrey day after school back in the day when i was much fitter and i just love it... art deco and empty swimming pools make me one happy girl. Anyway, bit of history:

"Construction of the art déco building commenced in 1936 and was completed a few months into World War 2. The maple wood lined facility comprises a forty yard pool with diving boards...... "

One point I was lying in the middle of the empty pool and i heard a voice "ye ken there's nae water" I looked up and it was a guy from the gym round the front, then he made swim motions with his arms. "how observant" i shouted back. ... Time to leave....

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standing on the top board.....
there was another platform above but the steps had been taken away :confused:

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Gorecki

28DL Full Member
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Re: Bon Accord Baths, Aberdeen. Report 30.01/08

It re-opens in April. I didnt realise it was closed too, I phoned up wanting to do lifeguard qualification lol and they said to try the beach!! I didnt go down the slope, its SO steep... and its 4.5m deep. i had images of the fire brigade coming to rescue me :D
 

Gorecki

28DL Full Member
28DL Full Member
Re: Bon Accord Baths, Aberdeen, 30/01/08 - REPORT

Found this old postcard of the baths when it first opened :D

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