Adelphi Court brown plaque

This brown commemorative plaque records: Adelphi Court. Known as 'The Adelphi' meaning brothers in Greek, the court was named after John and Robert Adam who designed the Adelphi off the Strand, London. The lane was laid out on the crest of St Katherine's Hill in the early 19th century. Recorded plaque organisation: Aberdeen City Council.

Adelphi Court, named after architects John and Robert Adam who designed the Adelphi development off the Strand in London, was laid out on St Katherine's Hill in the early 19th century, reflecting the influence of neoclassical architecture in urban planning.