Aberdeen Vacations: Things 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 plenty of sights and 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.

Most of the city's attractions are based in and around Union Street, right in the center of everything. Along with the Union Street Bridge built in the 19th Century there is also the Aberdeen Art Gallery that you can enjoy. You can spend several hours wandering around the gallery's halls viewing the gallery's collection of art from the 19th and 20th centuries.

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. But inside you have the chance to explore 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 be able to explore the college chapel which was used for worship on a daily basis for over 500 years. However, today it now houses a very wonderful collection of artifacts that date back to the 15th Century. 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 looks out over Seaton Park and the River Don.

It's also worth visiting Aberdeen's historic harbor area. This is home to the Maritime Museum where you can explore to learn more about how closely the city is linked to the ocean. But also here you will find Provost Ross's House which is believed to be the oldest remaining building in this city.

Just a short walk from the harbor is Footdee an old fishing village. You'll notice that the 19th century fishermen's cottages all face away from the sea. This was as an extra line of protection from the storms that come in from the North Sea.

For the young (or young at heart) make sure you visit the Satrosphere Science Centre. Once inside your children will have over 50 different science and technology exhibits that they can try. But it is not only the interactive aspects of the centre that they will enjoy they will find the live science shows both fun and interesting as well.

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