Pictorial Past

Over the past 110 years or so, the Victoria Hall has been photographed at various times and has featured in other general photographs of Ellon.  A selection of these have been sourced and have been re-produced here on this page.

 Thought to be the first Management Committee for the Ellon Victoria Hall

Possible names include:

Mr. George McGreger, Ellon, Mr. William Coutts, Ellon, Mr. William Davidson, Ellon, Dr. Andrew Fowler, Ellon, Mr. Robert Gordon, Ellon, Dr. George Marr, Moungan, Ellon, Mr. John L. Reid of Cromley Bank, Ellon, Mr. George Ruxton, Jr., Balmacassie, Ellon, Mr. James H. Brown, Ellon, Secretary

(not in the order depicted in the photograph)

This is the earliest picture we have managed to locate.  The mason work was undertaken by Alexander Forbes of Ellon.

Probably 1900

This shows the Hall all but complete - 1901

It was initially hoped that the Hall could be situated 'in a more favourable position' at  a more central part of the town so as to display its architectural features better. However, this was not practical and it was decided to site the building in the old public park adjacent to Station Road.

Note that the building seems to be rather isolated in this picture but was soon to be surrounded as a result of further development. Note also that the 'Brown Tower' has not yet been added

 This is a well-publicised photograph showing the 1st Management Committee following addition of the clock tower in 1903. 

This post dates the death of James H Brown

 Does this photo taken at 11:20 am show the Hall Keeper at the gate?

Our guess is that it was taken around 1910 as indicated by the height of the trees in the foreground.  Note the bent telegraph pole, height of the gate pillars and the poster board showing pipers.