What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Back Wynd. This street is laid out on part of a croft which belonged to William Dunbar in 1374 and to the Blackfriars from 1398-1560. However the street itself was not formally laid out to houses until 1594. In the 17th century Back Wynd was known as Aedie's Wynd. Before the construction of Union Street Back Wynd provided access to and from the Green. Recorded plaque organisation: Aberdeen City Council.
William Dunbar owned a croft on which part of Back Wynd was later laid out, signifying his historical connection to the area before the street's formal development in 1594.
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