Footdee (Fittie), Aberdeen
Footdee is an old fishing village that is now a part of Aberdeen. It is known locally by the name Fittie, which is a reference to Saint Fittick. The area has also been called Fort Dee.
Footdee is a planned housing development that was create for the express purpose of providing homes to the fishing community. It was planned by John Smith, Superintendent of Public Works. It was originally laid out in a grid-like pattern with 28 thatched houses. More homes were added in 1837 and again in 1855.
The homes saw significant changes once they were sold to occupiers rather than fishermen. They were allowed to reconstruct the buildings and add to them as they pleased. This helped to forge the unique atmosphere that now exists throughout Footdee.
Though the development wasn't planned until 1809, there is evidence of settlement in the Footdee area that dates to 1398. The entire village of Footdee was given Conservation Area status in 1968.
Footdee is a planned housing development that was create for the express purpose of providing homes to the fishing community. It was planned by John Smith, Superintendent of Public Works. It was originally laid out in a grid-like pattern with 28 thatched houses. More homes were added in 1837 and again in 1855.
The homes saw significant changes once they were sold to occupiers rather than fishermen. They were allowed to reconstruct the buildings and add to them as they pleased. This helped to forge the unique atmosphere that now exists throughout Footdee.
Though the development wasn't planned until 1809, there is evidence of settlement in the Footdee area that dates to 1398. The entire village of Footdee was given Conservation Area status in 1968.
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Sight Name: Footdee (Fittie)
Sight Location: Aberdeen, Scotland (See walking tours in Aberdeen)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Aberdeen, Scotland (See walking tours in Aberdeen)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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