Aberdeen’s Steep Steps Get Escalators | Aberdeen News

Aberdeen News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

Aberdeen’s city council is set to invest $100,000 to install escalators at the Trinity Centre’s infamous steep steps — a local landmark turned viral internet sensation. The upgrade aims to seamlessly connect Guild Street, Wapping Street, and Union Street, removing a major accessibility barrier and boosting downtown foot traffic. Business leaders applaud the move as a key step in revitalizing the city center, especially with private investment already pouring in. The design will preserve the existing stairs while hiding machinery behind a reimagined exterior, respecting historic surroundings…