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| Aberdeen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Brig O' Balgownie, Aberdeen Built 1320 Brig O' Balgownie, Aberdeen Built 1320 Stanley Bruce (Bard O' Buchan) With a proud and fascinating history, the City of Aberdeen presents a modern cosmopolitan image to visitors who are often surprised by the many diverse attractions which the regional capital of Grampian Highlands offers. The motto of the city is 'Bon-accord' The city has long been famous for its outstanding parks, gardens and floral displays which greet the visitor - with around 2 million roses, 11 million daffodils and 3 million crocuses, it is not difficult to see why Aberdeen is known as the "Flower of Scotland". Indeed, the city's top attraction is the wonderful Winter Gardens at the Duthie Park which are currently free entry, and is also home to the stunning Rose Mountain. One can sense that there is a true feeling of civic pride here and in order to discover more about the city and its people it is worth visiting some of the city museums and galleries. Aberdeen is fortunate in having excellent museums and galleries in its compact city centre which are all within easy walking distance of each other: Provost Skene's House is the oldest surviving "town house" and can be considered an architectural gem in the heart of the city while close by, the Marischal Museum located in the magnificent granite edifice of Marischal College founded by the Earl Marischal from Peterhead paints a picture of North East life. Aberdeen's fortunes have long been associated with the sea and a visit to the re-developed Aberdeen Maritime Museum with its state of the art, hands-on exhibits is a must. This museum focuses on fishing, shipbuilding and the oil industry and is an ideal point to view the activities of one of Britain's busiest harbours, just a few yards from Union Street. Aberdeen has a flourishing cultural scene with excellent collections of Scottish and impressionist works and contemporary exhibitions at the Art Gallery on Schoolhill, and there are smaller galleries worth seeking out. As befits a cosmopolitan centre such as Aberdeen there is a packed programme of arts performances and entertainments throughout the year. Pick up a copy of "What's On" to find out who is appearing at His Majesty's Theatre, which concert is on at the Music Hall or which acts are at the Lemon Tree. To the north, at Bridge of Don, the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre is the venue for major events and top name concerts. This is very much a "festival" city with events throughout the calendar ensuring a real buzz of activity. "Rootin' Aboot" is the spring celebration of roots and folk music, the International Youth Festival brings young performers from all over the world while the Alternative Festival in October is an eclectic mix of music, comedy and artistic performances. The Winter Festival is growing in stature and encompasses seasonal events and activities, bringing light and laughter to the darker months. North of the city centre, Old Aberdeen provides an oasis of tranquillity in contrast to the bustle of city life. Once quite a separate entity from the city that grew up close to the River Dee, Old Aberdeen is chiefly associated with the University of Aberdeen whose King's College, with its distinctive crown tower, is a central feature. The King's College Visitor Centre tells the story of the 500 year old University. The quarter is an outstanding conservation area and other attractions in this area include the University's Cruickshank Botanic Garden, St Machar's Cathedral (one of Aberdeen's three cathedrals) and Seaton Park with its walks which lead to the Brig O'Balgownie across the River Don. It's not hard to imagine why Robert the Bruce had this narrow bridge built in the 14th century so he and others could head north to the Earldom of Buchan to one of the towns such as Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Macduff, Turriff or Banff. It is difficult to imagine a similar sized city which caters so well for all the family. Satrosphere is a science and technology discovery centre where the emphasis is very much hands on the exhibits and then there are the attractions of Aberdeen Beach. The city's two miles of sands ensured status as a coastal resort but modern attractions have meant that the area has kept pace with modern tastes with Codona's Amusement Park boasting indoor and outdoor funfair attractions. There are bars, cafes, restaurants, a golf complex on the King's Links, Pittodrie Stadium - the home of Aberdeen Football Club, the Beach Leisure Centre with its pool and the Linx Ice Arena. Nearby a modern cinema complex and "Aberdeen Fun Beach", with its year-round facilities, form one of Scotland's premier leisure and entertainment districts. At the end of the Esplanade and at the entrance to the harbour is the community of Footdee, known locally as "Fittie". This community was a planned fishing village in the city and provides a vantage point for harbour activity, as well as a fascinating insight into what life was like before oil changed the face of Aberdeen immeasurably. There are of course many interesting places to visit on the outskirts of the city. Doonies Farm at Nigg is a working farm where every animal is a rare breed. Hazelhead Park is a popular family location with its aviary, pets corner, maze, riding centre and gardens. The Gordon Highlanders Museum has recently been refurbished and extended and highlights the proud heritage of Grampian's famous regiment and nearby Johnston Gardens is an exquisite little park. Just outside the city, Storybook Glen's fairytale figures will enchant smaller children and there are many walks and trails on the city's western side including the Old Deeside Line and the trails in Countesswells and Tyrebagger Forests, the latter with its unique sculpture trail. With its host of big name stores, speciality shops, indoor shopping centres and markets, Aberdeen is a Mecca for "shopaholics" and with Thursday late opening and Sunday shopping too, the visitor is spoiled for choice. This elegant granite city welcomes visitors whatever the time of year and the warmth of this welcome is reflected in the toast associated with the words "Bon Accord" on the city Coat of Arms - "Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again"... __________Sights Edit This Kings College Chapel from the High Street Kings College Chapel from the High Street Display all or display just: Hotspots Streets general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] King's College Chapel Edit This Kings College Chapel from the High Street Kings College Chapel from the High Street College Bounds, Old Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 272137. Open all year. Sixteenth century Collegiate Chapel, fine crown tower and 16th century choir stalls. Admission free. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Brig and Cottown of Balgownie Edit This Cottown of Balgownie 30-1-2006 Cottown of Balgownie 30-1-2006 photo by: Stanley Bruce (Bard o' Buchan) Old Aberdeen. 14th century bridge across gorge of River Don. Picturesque cottages. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Bridge of Dee, Aberdeen Edit This 16th century seven arched bridge. Riverside walks type: general World66 rating: [rate it] St Machar's Cathedral Edit This The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 485988. Open every day throughout year. Fortified 15th century cathedral with twin spires. Impressive heraldic ceiling. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Footdee Edit This Traditional fishing village at mouth of River Dee close to Aberdeen harbour. type: Streets World66 rating: [rate it] St Andrew's Cathedral Edit This King Street, Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 640290. Seabury Memorial commemorates Samuel Seabury, first Bishop of United States of America, consecrated in Aberdeen in 1784. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Kirk of St Nicholas Edit This Union Street, Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 643494. Open May-Sept, Mon-Fri 1200-1600, Sat 1300-1500. Oct-Apr (entry via church office), Mon-Fri 1000-1300. Historic city church and oil industry chapel. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Provost Ross' House Edit This Shiprow, Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 210804. Open May-Sept, Mon-Sat, 1000-1600. National Trust Visitor Centre housed in 400 year old former home of the Lord Provost. Admission free. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Aberdeen & North East Family History Society Edit This 164 King Street, Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 646323. Open all year Mon-Fri 1000-1600, Tues & Fri also 1900-2200 and Sat 1000-1300. Closed local and public holidays (contact shop for details). Wide range of reference books, microfiche, microfilm for genealogical research. Basic advice given free. Research guides, maps and local history material for sale. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Castlegate Edit This Union Street, Aberdeen. Market days all year, Thur-Sat 0730-1800. Centre of civic life from the 12th century. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] St Mary's Cathedral (RC) Edit This Huntly Street, Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 640160. Open Apr-Oct, Mon-Sat 0830-1700, Sun 0730-1900, Nov-Mar, Mon-Sat 0830-1600, Sun 0730-1900. Gothic revival Victorian cathedral. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] King's College Visitor Centre Edit This College Bounds, Old Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 273702. Open all year except between Christmas and New Year. Mon-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1200-1700. Multi-media display of Aberdeen University's history. Shop and coffee shop. Admission free. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ____________Museums Edit This [Add Museum] Aberdeen Maritime Museum Edit This Aberdeen - Maritime Museum 2005 Aberdeen - Maritime Museum 2005 photo by: Stanley Bruce Free entry to Aberdeen's finest museum, heritage of shipbuilding, fishing and interesting information regarding the oil industry. Exhibitions in the gallery regularly change. If in Aberdeen don't miss it! type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 52-56, Shiprow Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB11 5BY tel: 01224 337700 url: www.aagm.co.uk Gordon Highlanders Museum Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: St. Lukes, Viewfield Rd, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB15 7XH tel: 01224 311200 Satrosphere Science Centre Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB24 5TU tel: 01224 640340 openingHours: 10:00 - 17:00 url: www.satrosphere.net email: info@satrosphere.net Conoco Natural History Centre Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: University of Aberdeen Zoology Department, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB24 2TE tel: 01224 493288 Provost Skene's House Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Guestrow, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB10 1AS ____________Day Trips Edit This Contributors February 29, 2008 change by europealacarte [Add Day Trip] Pitfour Observatory Edit This Pitfour Observatory was built in 1845 by the fifth Laird of Pitfour, Admiral Sir George Ferguson, so that he and his guests could watch horse racing. The Laird had constructed a four and a half mile race course to indulge his passion for horse racing, without having to leave his own estate. The race course was exactly 50 feet wide and level, with all troughs levelled with rock from local quarries. The course was nicknamed the “Ascot of the North”. The Observatory was purchased and renovated in the 1990s by the local authority. It’s open daily 10 - more.. World66 rating: [rate it] Forvie Nature Reserve, Newburgh Edit This The sand dunes atForvie National Nature Reserve are spectacular. The area is even dubbed the “Northern Sahara” due to all of the sand left after the last ice age around 15,000 years ago. The present dunes are thought to be around 2000 years old. The mud flats in the estuary are home to many types of marine life and birds. Forvie’s Curse, according to local folklore, tells of three sisters who were set adrift in a leaky boat so that they could not inherit. The sisters placed a curse on Forvie, saying the it should only contain thistle and sand. The curse resulted in a more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.snh.org.uk ____________Bars and Cafes Edit This Snafu Snafu [Add Bar] Camphill Village Trust Ltd Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Newton Dee Bieldside, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB15 9DX tel: 01224 868262 Inversnecky Cafe Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 7-8 Esplanade, Sea Beach, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB24 5NS tel: 01224 596531 Snafu - Bar :: Venue :: Club Edit This Snafu Snafu The hippest and only boutique nightspot in Aberdeen, Snafu plays host to the best DJ's Aberdeen, and indeed the world, has to offer. The club also releases a quarterly art/music/culture magazine. Music policy is generally electronic, but live acts such as Little Barrie, The View and Rumble Strips have all played there too. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 01224 596111 address: 1 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BU Whistle Stop Diner & Take Away Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Pitmedden Rd Dyce, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB21 0DP tel: 01224 775507 Oddfellows Ltd Edit This A lovely Coffee Shop/ Patisserie situated in the Bon Accord Shopping Centre upstairs in the Food Court. Excellent Coffee provided by local roaster Macbeans of Little Belmon Street Aberdeen type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Unit 7 Bon Accord Centre, George St, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB25 1HZ tel: 01224 624262 Meze Bar Cafe Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 3-5, Rose St, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB10 1TX tel: 01224 624203 Buongiorno Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Esplanade, Sea Beach, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB24 5NS tel: 01224 211647 JJ's Cafe Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Unit 19 8-10, Market St , Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB11 5NX tel: 01224 581416 Berni's Cafe Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1 Esplanade Sea Beach, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB24 5NS tel: 01224 575177 Brophy's Cafe Bar Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Aberdeen Airport Dyce, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB21 7DU tel: 01224 725455 |