What To Do When You Visit Aberdeen
It’s been at least 8,000 years that people have called Aberdeen “home”. There are lots of things to keep you occupied in the city there are also many tourist attractions that you can also enjoy in the nearby Scottish countryside if you prefer. In this article we are looking at a few of the attractions that the city itself has to offer and which you can enjoy when you spend a long weekend in the city.
At the very heart of the city you will find Union Street and it is here where you find the majority of the city’s main attractions. Along with the Union Street Bridge built in the 19th Century there is also the Aberdeen Art Gallery that you can enjoy. Why not spend a few hours wandering around the gallery’s halls studying the wide collection of fine arts from the 19th and 20th Centuries housed within it.
Another place which proves extremely popular with visitors to the city and is only a short distance from the Aberdeen Art Gallery is Marischal College. This granite structure housed between modern office buildings is the second largest such building in the world. It is home to the Marischal Museum which displays a range of weird and wonderful items. As you’d probably expect since the museum’s collection has been donated by graduates of the college.
In nearby King’s College you’ll find the college chapel which for over five centuries was used daily as a place of worship. But, nowadays it is used to display a varied collection of historical artifacts, some of which date back over 400 years. Plus in Old Aberdeen where King’s College is located is St Machar’s Cathedral, which also traces its roots back to the fifteenth century and which overlooks both the River Don and Seaton Park.
It’s also worth visiting Aberdeen’s historic harbor area. Not only is there a wonderful Maritime Museum you can explore to learn more about how closely the city is linked to the ocean. The harbor also has Provost Ross’s House, the oldest building in Aberdeen.
Close to the harbor is the old fishing village of Footdee. You’ll notice that the 19th century fishermen’s cottages all face away from the sea. This was to ensure that they were protected against the storms that would come in a batter the shoreline.
If you are looking for something exciting and enjoyable for the kids in Aberdeen then it is worth taking time out to visit the Satrosphere Science Centre. Once inside your children will have over fifty different science and technology exhibits that they can try. The centre also has regular live science shows to help bring things to life.
Whether you are looking to Aberdeen for a weekend away, short break or longer stay use this list of Aberdeen hotels and guest houses for your accommodation needs.
