Union Street, Aberdeen

[2] The street was designed in the beginning of the 19th century under plans suggested by Charles Abercrombie and nearly bankrupted the city.

The political backing for the scheme was given by Thomas Leys chief magistrate of Aberdeen (and later Lord Provost) and James Hadden.

[8] In August 2021, Aberdeen City Council approved a project priced at £100,000 which will see the street and buildings cleaned, graffiti removed, and signs repaired.

The street was home to Bruce Miller's notable musical instrument shop (established 1900) until June 2011, when it closed.

In addition, there are bars and a number of nightclubs on the street, a former cinema building, and a grand façade fronting the churchyard of the Kirk of St. Nicholas.

The Granite Mile is a local name for the long stretch of road that encompasses Union Street.