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City Guide > Europe > Scotland > Aberdeen | |
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Key Attractions Union Street Union Street is the thriving heart of the city off of which are many of Aberdeen’s main attractions, including the technically accomplished Union Street Bridge built in the 19th century. The Aberdeen Art Gallery is worth a few hours for its fine art collection from the 19th and 20th centuries. Aberdeen Art Gallery Schoolhill Tel: 01224 523700. Website: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk Marischal College Still in the city centre and surrounded by modern office blocks is the grandiose Marischal College on Broad Street – the second-largest granite structure in the world. After rain, the sun shimmers of its extravagant neo-Gothic granite facades creating a mesmerising effect that is oft photographed by visitors. The Marischal Museum was founded in 1786 and houses a weird and wonderful collection of exhibits from around the world donated by friends and graduates of the University. Marischal Museum Broad Street Tel: 01224 274301. Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/museum Old Aberdeen The centrepiece of Old Aberdeen is the King’s College (now united with the Marischal College to form the University of Aberdeen) with its imposing buildings that entomb the famous Quadrangle. The college chapel was used for daily worship for over five centuries and houses an impressive collection of 15th century artefacts. The Visitor Centre near College Bounds (tel: 01224 273702) offers a multi-media display of the college’s rich history. Also in Old Aberdeen is the 15th century St Machar’s Cathedral, which overlooks picturesque Seaton Park and the River Don. St Machar’s Cathedral The Chanonry Tel: 01224 485988. The Harbour No visit to Aberdeen is complete without a visit to the historic harbour area. Early risers should visit the morning fish market that begins at dawn and lasts until about 0800. The excellent Maritime Museum is located on a site with Provost Ross’s House which is reputed to be the oldest building in the city. Multi-media displays tell the interesting history of Aberdeen’s intimate connection with the ocean. Maritime Museum Shiprow Tel: 01224 337700. Website: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk Footdee Within easy walking distance of the harbour is the old fishing village of Footdee. The old 19th century fishermen’s cottages all face inwards in squares with their backs to the ocean to protect themselves from the harsh storms that rage in from the sea. |