Sightseeing in Aberdeen - what to see. Complete travel guide

Aberdeen is often called the city of granite, greenery and marine docks. This is a famous port city and an industrial region. In the 19th century Aberdeen was famous for its granite deposits. This is the reason why the majority of ancient buildings and statues in this city are made of this material. Moreover, Aberdeen in a famous university center as here is located the oldest Royal Medical College in the UK and Marshall’s College. All tourists can attend excursions to these colleges, during which you will find out many interesting facts from the city’s history.

Take a walk in Aberdeen and you will meet many magnificent monuments and statues on your way. The majority of them will be made of granite and are concentrated near the shores of River Dee. One of the most famous sights of Aberdeen is The Episcopal Church of St. Andrew, which was built in 1817. Originally the church was created in traditional classic gothic style, but the church’s design changed after numerous restorations, adding traits of classicism and baroque.

Duthie Park is usually considered the best place for walks and outside rest. Even though the park is located in the center of Aberdeen, you will forget about this as soon as you enter this stunning piece of nature. Duthie Park is decorated with numerous statues and fountains; here you will find several ponds and endless flower beds. A part of the park is fully devoted to flowers and is called “Winter Garden”. Here you will find flowers of different shapes and colors. Paintings connoisseurs will enjoy the excursion in the Gallery of Arts of Aberdeen, where exhibited many famous artists and a collection of silver dishes and kitchen utensils. The most famous architectural sight of Aberdeen is, without a doubt, the Crathes Castle located 15 kilometers away from the city. This is a huge complex that consists of several buildings surrounded by a large park. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

One of the notable places of attraction is Provost Skene’s House. This house was built in 1545, belonging to one of Lord Provosts – Sir George Skene. The name of famous owner is used by this historic monument to this day. In the early 20th century the historic building was to be demolished, but the locals had come out to its defense. In 1953 it was restored and a museum of local lure was opened inside this old house. Today it holds a rich collection of porcelain objects, antique coins and crockery, and also religious paintings.

Among the religious attractions, St. Nicholas Church deserves special attention. The very first mention of this church dates back to 1157, in the 15th century it was almost completely rebuilt. Today the church is a rather complicated architectural complex, conditionally divided into two parts. The western part of it was built in the middle of the 18th century and is set in the Italian style, whilst the eastern part was built in 1838 and is a model of the Neo-Gothic style.

In Aberdeen there is His Majesty's Theater - one of the most beautiful and large theaters in Scotland. Its hall can accommodate up to 1,400 spectators at a time, and the official opening of the theater took place in 1906. The saturated program of this theater has long been not limited to shows alone. It hosts many interesting events, including entertainment events at the International Youth Festival.

Among the cultural institutions of Aberdeen it is definitely worth highlighting the scientific center of Satrosphere. This scientific museum, located in a beautiful historical building, will be interesting to everyone. In this museum thematic exhibitions are often held, with all the exhibits presented in it being interactive. During the tour, visitors are offered to conduct interesting scientific experiments on their own, and special excursions are available in this museum for children too.