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Aberdeen Treasure Hub Museum Centre
Aberdeen Treasure Hub first opened their doors November 19th, 2016. They hold and care for of artworks and objects that are not on display to the public. They hold interactive tours where visitors can hold the objects and even have a behind-the-scenes tour. Many objects and artworks are still in boxes, but will be out in display in the coming years.[1]
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  Location within Aberdeen City council area | |
| Established | 2016 |
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| Location | Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°08′53″N 2°05′39″W / 57.1480°N 2.0942°W |
| Website | https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/plan-your-visit/aberdeen-treasure-hub |
Hours of Operation
[edit]Currently Closed due to Covid 19[1]
Facilities and Parking
[edit]There are toilets and lockers onsite, as well as a large carpark. [1]
Address and Getting Here
[edit]Located on Granitehill Road, Northfield, Aberdeen AB16 7AX it is easily accessible by bus. The number 12 first bust leaves you a short walk from the entrance on Provost Rust Drive. The number 13 bus passes near the front door on Granitehill Road. [1]
Access
[edit]Wheelchairs are available and service dogs are welcomed. [1]
Donald Dinnie Collection
[edit]A presentation of Donald Dinnie made out of pine and metal is displayed at Aberdeen Treasure Hub. Made by Gerrard Robinson in 1870, he depicts Donald Dinne wearing a traditional kilt and a sash holding his many medallions. [2] Aberdeen Treasure Hub also holds a granite putting stone that weights a little over 16lbs (or 7.5kg) that belonged to Donald Dinnie.[3]
Aberdeen Treasure Hub also holds a Granite Putting Stone owned by Donal Dinnie. Dated as 19th century and weighing 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) this Aberdeen granite stone was used during the Highland games. [4]
They also hold a silver and gilt Athlete's Presentation Belt c. 1899 that has ten plagues to represent Donald Dinnie's awards with a depiction of Donald Dinnie in the middle. [5]
Donald Dinnie's Highland Games Awards
[edit]Donald DInne was born in 1837 in Balnacraig near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.[6] He is best known for his many awards earned in Highland Games Heavy Events. He is best known for winning over 11,000 games. [6] Many of his medals are still portrayed in the Museum in Aberdeen. Aberdeen, Scotland still continue to hold annual Highland Games (currently closed for 2021). [7]
A few of Donald Dinnie's Highland Games Award
[edit]Below are a few medals still portrayed in the museum in Aberdeen founded and supported by the Aberdeen City Council.
Athlete's Medal for Tossing the Caber c.1850
[edit]The medal given to Donal Dinnie has 'Champion for Tossing the Caber' written across It is a sporting medal that is circular and has an engraved border and a plain outer edge. [8]
Dimensions: Depth: 0.4 cm, Diameter: 4.8 cm[8]
Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer c.1855
[edit]The medal given to Donal Dinnie with an engraving written across. It is a sporting medal that is circular and has an engraved border and a plain outer edge.The engraving says 'Champion for Throwing the Hammer 17lbs 112ft ' . [9]
Dimensions : Depth: 0.4 , Diameter: 4.8 cm[9]
Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Heavy Hammer at the Caledonian Club Games, Sacramento c. 1859
[edit]The medal given to Donal Dinnie with an engraving written across that says 'Caledonian Club Sacramento: Throwing Heavy Hammer 1st Prize.' It is a sporting medal that is circular and have an wreath border engraved with a ribbon bar.[10]
Athlete's Medal for Hurdle Racing at the Perth Highland games c.1865
[edit]Circular silver metal sporting medal with decorative scroll loop and ring attached at the top and an engraved thistle wreath border. The medal also features a coat of arms and an engraved inscription 'First Prize for Hurdle Race 1865: Perth Highland Society' and was awarded to Donald Dinnie.[11]
Dimensions: Depth: 0.2 cm, Diameter: 5.5 cm[11]
Athlete's Medal for Wrestling at the Dundee Highland Games c. 1867
[edit]This oval shaped sporting medal has engraved 'Champion Medal of Scotland for Wrestling' across. It was awarded to Donald Dinnie in 1867 and it is silver plated with a chased scroll and foliate design.[12]
Dimensions: Width: 7.2 cm, Depth: 0.2 cm[12]
Maximum: Height: 12.4 cm[12]
Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Perth Highland Games c.1871
[edit]Awarded to Donald Dinnie in 1871, across the circular sporting medal says 'Champion Medal for Putting Stone.' It has a thistle wreath border.[13]
Dimensions:Depth: 0.6 cm, Diameter: 4.3 cm[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Aberdeen Treasure Hub | Aberdeen City Council". www.aberdeencity.gov.uk. 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
- ^ "Presentation Figure of Donald Dinnie". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "Granite Putting Stone". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "Results – Search Objects – eMuseum". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "Athlete's Presentation Belt". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ a b "Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Heavy Hammer at the Caledonian Club Games, Sacramento". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- ^ "Aberdeen's Highland Games | Aberdeen City Council". www.aberdeencity.gov.uk. 2021-09-06. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- ^ a b "Athlete's Medal for Tossing the Caber". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- ^ a b "Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- ^ "Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Heavy Hammer at the Caledonian Club Games, Sacramento". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- ^ a b "Athlete's Medal for Hurdle Racing at the Perth Highland Games". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- ^ a b c "Athlete's Medal for Wrestling at the Dundee Highland Games". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- ^ a b "Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Perth Highland Games". emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-04.