Aberdeen is blessed with amenities which cover a wide range of cultural activities and boasts a selection of museums. The Aberdeen Art Gallery houses a collection of Impressionist, Victorian, Scottish and 20th Century British paintings as well as collections of silver and glass. It also includes The Alexander Macdonald Bequest, a collection of late 19th century works donated by the museum's first benefactor and a constantly changing collection of contemporary work and regular visiting exhibitions.
The Aberdeen Maritime Museum, located in Shiprow, tells the story of Aberdeen's links with the sea from the days of sail and clipper ships to the latest oil and gas exploration technology. The museum includes a range of interactive exhibits and models, including an 8.5m (28 feet) high model of the Murchison oil production platform and a 19th Century assembly taken from Rattray Head lighthouse.
Provost Ross' House is the second oldest dwelling house in the city. It was built in 1593 and became the residence of Provost John Ross of Arnage in 1702. The house retains some original medieval features, including a kitchen, fire places and beam-and-board ceilings. The Gordon Highlanders Regimental Museum tells the story of one of Scotland's best known regiments.
The Marischal Museum holds the principal collections of the University of Aberdeen, comprising some 80,000 items in the areas of fine art, Scottish history & archaeology, and European, Mediterranean & Near Eastern archaeology. The museum is open to the public, but also provides an important resource for the University's students and researchers. The permanent displays and reference collections are augmented by regular temporary exhibitions.
Aberdeen's museums and attractions include:
- Aberdeen Art Gallery
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum
- Provost Ross' House
- The Gordon Highlanders Museum
- Marischal Museum
- James Dun's House
- King's College Visitor and Conference Centre
- Museum of Education Victorian Classroom
- Provost Skene's House
- Tolbooth Museum
- Doonies Farm
- Marischal College
- Aberdeen Arts Centre
- The Lemon Tree
- The Aberdeen Central Public Library
contains more than 60,000 volumes.
- His Majesty's Theatre 1906
(presently -2005- under renovation) is a fine granite theatre which provides a home for popular entertainments.
It has a 1,500 capacity and is one of the most beautiful major touring theatres in Britain.
- Doonies Farm
has one of the largest collections in Scotland of endangered breeds of farm animals. Open to the public, the farm is nationally recognized as a breeding centre for rare breeds and is situated on the old coast road between the Bay of Nigg and Cove.
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| 29/43 CHAPEL STREET , ABERDEEN , AB10 1SQ
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Whether your trip is for business or pleasure, Express by Holiday Inn is the common sense choice for the value-conscious traveller. All our state-of-the-art rooms boast a power shower, direct dial telephone and satellite TV channels. There's a bar in the hotel and many restaurants and pubs close by including the excellent Howies Restaurant right across the road. Breakfast in the hotel is a complimentary continental buffet with enough choice to make a great start to any day.
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| Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5EL, Scotland
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Built in the heart of the Victorian era, the Aberdeen Douglas Hotel has been welcoming visitors since 1853. A listed building makes it a much loved and well appointed landmark in the city centre. Close to the whirl of city life, the train/bus station is a minute stroll away. Explore the history and charm of Aberdeen with shopping, theatres and gallery's just on the door step, and also with a fantastic range of first class restaurants and vibrant night life all help to make Scotland's third largest city a great place to visit.
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Aberdeen Marriott Hotel |
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| Overton Circle, Aberdeen, AB21 7AZ, Scotland
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The luxurious Aberdeen Marriott hotel is situated on the A947 Banff Road to the north of the city. The enticing city centre, with its galleries, museums and cathedral, is just a 10 minute drive away. The leisure club has an indoor pool, fully equipped gym, sauna, solarium and spa bath.
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Antrim Guest House |
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| 157 Crown Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6HT, Scotland
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A central family run guesthouse in Aberdeen Providing inexpensive, comfortable accommodation close to Aberdeen city centre, with some private parking.
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Ardoe House Hotel |
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| South Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB12 5YP, Scotland
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Set within 30 acres of parkland and enjoying magnificent views across the River Dee, this is an exceptional country retreat. Inspired by Balmoral Castle, Ardoe House is just 3 miles from the vibrant centre of Aberdeen with all the shops, culture, restaurants and night life that the city has to offer.
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Ardoe House Hotel |
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| South Deeside Rd, Aberdeen, AB12 5YP, Scotland
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The Baronial splendour of Ardoe House is hidden away amongst thirty acres of rolling Aberdeenshire countryside. Inspired by the royal residence at Balmoral Castle, Ardoe House Hotel is a luxurious modern hotel.
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