Monday, 25 October 2010

FOOTDEE

57°08’36.02” N 2°04’16.79” W


Footdee festival (Fittie fest) summer 2008, A time when the Footdee community get together for a good old shindig. There's a bit of a Wickerman vibe and a feeling of paganism at these events. Bangin!

SKATE PARK

57°09’08.13” N 2°04’49.68” W


This used to be the location of an outdoor skate park. It was run by American Christians. I used to skate and enjoyed the facilities until it rained. When it rained we were forced to listen to stories about Jesus because the ramps were too wet for skating.


ESPLANADE II

57°09’05.01” N 2°04’38.84” W


A year ago in the summer of 2009 (Monday afternoon) one of the hottest days in Scotland. The beach was crammed full. Kids were swimming, surfing, people sun bathing. This was a very rare image for a beach that most of the time is empty...

ESPLANADE I

57°08’43.18” N 2°04’23.92” W


I walked past a bald man pumping a prostitue on a bench that was facing out to sea. It was about 2am, the couple didn't stop or even hesitate. I was quite surprised.


Every time I walk by that bench I remember that couple.

PILOT SQ

57°08’34.56” N 2°04’10.31” W


This little park near Fittie used to have a very good sand pit and a makeshift pirate ship. I used to go here on a Sunday, play on the park then walk the length of the beach playing frisbee or football. Good times.

NORTH PIER nr SILVER DARLING

57°08’31.99” N 2°04’14.72” W


The area @ Footdee, Silver Darling used to have no railings or protection from driving, walking or diving into the mouth of the harbour/ river Dee. It was only about 10 or 50 years ago they placed up the railings to protect the quay side.