The History Quine

The History Quine Hidden Aberdeen: focusing on the forgotten, hidden, isolated and lost, bringing history to life

Founded in 2011 - Sole Trading Operation
Walking Tour Operator of the Year 2022

Hidden Aberdeen aims to entertain and educate locals and visitors alike through research, talks and storytelling focused specifically on lesser-known aspects of our civic history. We will be offering audio tours later in the year now we no longer offer guided tours. Hidden Aberdeen - focusing on the forgotten, hidden, isolated and lost, but ALWAYS bringing the past back to life!

Spookiness from some local filmmakers this Hallowtide!
31/10/2025

Spookiness from some local filmmakers this Hallowtide!

Investigating a mysterious Blight on the Mirk Hollow Estate deep in the Scottish Highlands, a group of scientists become unwittingly involved in a race for ...

waaay behind on my spooky tales - here's one from the Chanonry - Tam Framper's Manse
24/10/2025

waaay behind on my spooky tales - here's one from the Chanonry - Tam Framper's Manse

Old Aberdeen’s Chanonry reeks of mystery and antiquity as one wanders down past the high-walled 19th century mansions towards St. Machar Ca...

SPOOK-TOBER inspired by Danny Robins, presenter of Uncanny, I'm going to find as many creepy and spooky tales this month...
02/10/2025

SPOOK-TOBER
inspired by Danny Robins, presenter of Uncanny, I'm going to find as many creepy and spooky tales this month for all you paranormal fans.

Starting with another of my old blog posts about the graves of criminals likely still under Queen St Police HQ!

https://historyquineaberdeen.blogspot.com/2013/09/where-are-bodies-buried.html?m=1

(Image shows the old East Prison behind the North Kirk - copyright Aberdeen University Washington Wilson Collection )

01/10/2025

Please note, I will not meet up with people I do not know. This is a business, it's not my personal profile. If I don't know you in real life, I will not respond to friend requests or meet up with a stranger on their own. SAFETY FIRST

Spotted some more street art just after the Suffragettes' tour! Markies from Flourmill Lane side.
28/09/2025

Spotted some more street art just after the Suffragettes' tour! Markies from Flourmill Lane side.

Part two!
28/09/2025

Part two!

Torry is a regeneration-area on the other side of the river Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. Throughout the years, Torry had to endure many challenges: the displac...

Fascinating doc filmed by my friend Martina Cook
22/09/2025

Fascinating doc filmed by my friend Martina Cook

Torry is a regeneration-area on the other side of the river Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. Throughout the years, Torry had to endure many challenges: the displac...

21/09/2025

Thanks to the lovely peeps offering venues!
Will certainly be in touch for next year!

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Founded in 2011 - Sole Trading Operation/ Registered Trademark (2020) Hidden Aberdeen aims to entertain and educate locals and visitors alike through storytelling and drama focused specifically on lesser-known aspects of our civic history. We offer regular themed walking tours usually in the evenings and weekend afternoons which highlight Aberdeen's forgotten and hidden history. We also specialise in indoor storytelling evenings in specific historic sites throughout the city during the winter months where tales of the city's darker side are revealed Hidden Aberdeen - focusing on the forgotten, hidden, isolated and lost, but ALWAYS bringing the past back to life!

The name Hidden Aberdeen Tours is a Registered Trademark and thus can only be used by the owner/ director of the company, Dr Fiona-Jane Brown. Any infringement of said trademark will result in legal action.