Have your say - click here to take our survey!
Have your say - click here to take our survey!
Jacobs Ladder was opened to the public in 1921 to create a direct route from Don Terrace to Grandholm Bridge and ensuring quick and simple access to the Granholm Mill on the other side of the river.
For several years now this staircase has been closed due to structural damage and safety reasons. Because of this, pedestrians have to walk around Don Terrace onto Gordon Mills Road adding an extra 10 minutes to their journey.
Hi all. We have set up a crowdfunding link and would appreciate any donations please. Lots of funders offer ‘match funding’ so anything raised will be doubled so any amount gratefully received ❤️
We have finally been given permission from the council to raise the required £300,000 for the full renovation and reopening of the stairs.
We wanted to reach out to our supporters out there who would have links to funders or ideas for funding or would like to help out with this exciting new venture! Get in touch on the form below if you'd love to help out.
Check out the below link to the Aberdeen Donside Heritage Trail with more information about the stairs and surrounding areas:
In order to bring the stairway back into use it requires a structural survey to be carried out before we can proceed any further. We are in the process of trying to procure such a survey which will in turn enable us to approach the Council for their approval. After, hopefully gaining their approval we would then be in a position to approach various organisations with a view to gaining funding and or practical help towards our aim of reopening these important stairs.
The following is an update of where we are at present.
Stairs before being cleared
Stairs from the bottom after being cleared
Jacobs ladder and the original granite stairs
before being cleared
Jacobs ladder and the original granite stairs
after being cleared
Where we are
for any further queries email: friendsj.ladderriversidewalkway@gmail.com or contact us below