Bede House, Category A listed building in Old Aberdeen, Scotland
Bede House is a three-floor L-shaped town house at Don Street with a square tower and separate entrances leading to cellars and spiral staircases. The City of Aberdeen Council divided the structure into two private flats during a 1965 renovation, and any changes to the load-bearing walls now require official consent.
The building was constructed in 1676 for Bailie William Logan and Jean Moir, and later housed elderly men who relocated from a hospital near St. Machar's Church. This move linked the house to a charitable purpose that shaped its identity for centuries.
The building displays traditional Scottish architectural features from the 17th century and keeps its original character despite many changes around the city. The layout and construction show how craftsmanship was valued in that era.
The building is today divided into two private flats and not open to the public, but can be viewed from the outside. Visitors can admire the exterior architecture and tower details from the street.
A commemorative plaque on the square tower documents the original builders and connects visitors today with the people who shaped Aberdeen's past. This small marker preserves names that would otherwise be forgotten in history.
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