What To Do When You Visit Aberdeen

For around 8,000 years there has been some sort of settlement where the city of Aberdeen now stands. 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 you can enjoy these whether you're in the city for business or pleasure.

At the very heart of the city you will find Union Street and it is here where you find the majority of the city’s main attractions. Along with the Union Street Bridge built in the 19th Century or if the weather isn't being kind to you, you can go inside the Aberdeen Art Gallery instead. Why not spend a few hours wandering around the gallery's halls viewing the gallery's collection of art from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Many visitors also flock to Marischal College, which is close to the art gallery. This granite structure housed between modern office buildings is the second largest such building in the world. It is home to the Marischal Museum which houses some wonderful and weird items. These exhibits have been donated by both graduates and friends of graduates of the college.

In nearby King's College you'll be able to explore the college chapel which for over five centuries was used daily as a place of worship. But, today it now houses a very wonderful collection of artifacts that date back to the 15th Century. Elsewhere in Old Aberdeen 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.

When it comes to visiting Aberdeen one should make time to visit the city'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.

Close to the harbor is the old fishing village of Footdee. You'll notice that the 19th century fishermen's cottages all face away from the sea. This was to ensure that they were protected against the storms that would come in a batter the shoreline.

For the young (or young at heart) then it is worth taking time out to visit the Satrosphere Science Centre. Once inside your children will have over fifty 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.

Whatever your reason for staying in Aberdeen use this list of Aberdeen hotels and guest houses for your accommodation needs.