Aberdeen Art Gallery

Aberdeen Art Gallery has comprehensive collections with works from the 17th-20th centuries. Both Scottish and international artists are represented, including famous impressionists like Monet and Renoir, as well as local painters like George Jameson, William Dyce, John Philip and Charles Rennie MacKintosh.

• Web:

  www.aagm.co.uk/Visit/AberdeenArtGallery/aag-overview.aspx

• E-mail:

  info@aagm.co.uk

• Address:

  Schoolhill 61, Aberdeen

• Phone:

  +44 300 020 0293

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

As one of Britain’s busiest harbours with a rich maritime heritage, a visit to the Maritime Museum with its splendid views of the harbour is a must when visiting Aberdeen. Find out what it is like to work on a North Sea oil rig or explore the hundreds of ship models and exhibits about shipbuilding, whaling, life and work at sea, and learn about Aberdeen’s special relationship with the sea.

• Web:

  www.aagm.co.uk/venues/aberdeenmaritimemuseum/amm-overview.aspx

• E-mail:

  info@aagm.co.uk

• Address:

  Shiprow, Aberdeen

• Phone:

  +44 1224 337 700

• Opening hours:

  10.00-17.00 Mon-sat; 12.00-15.00 Sun.

Aberdeen Science Centre

The Aberdeen Science Centre is an immensely popular science and technology centre with entertaining, interactive and hands-on exhibits and shows that engage children of all ages and lead them to fascinating discoveries about the world around them.

• Web:

  www.aberdeensciencecentre.org

• E-mail:

  info@asc.scot

• Address:

  Constitution St. 179, Aberdeen

• Phone:

  +44 1224 640 340

Brig o'Balgownie

Not far from the picturesque Seaton Park stands Brig o'Balgownie, Scotland's oldest bridge. This simple stone landmark has spanned the width of the River Don since the XIII century and was even referenced by Lord Byron, who briefly studied in the area, in his epic poem Don Juan.

• Web:

  www.visitabdn.com/attractions-and-activities/view/brig-o-balgownie

• Address:

  Bridge of Don, Old Aberdeen

Castle Fraser

Travelers who have time to leave Aberdeen for a day trip should head out to Castle Fraser. A magnificent building dating back to 1575, featuring historic furnishings, paintings and embroidery, the impressive Great Hall, and a library filled with family books, as well as concert space, parks, woodland walks, a tea room and a children’s adventure playroom.

• Web:

  www.nts.org.uk/castlefraser

• E-mail:

  castlefraser@nts.org.uk

• Address:

  Sauchen Inverurie, Aberdeen

• Phone:

  +44 1330 833463

• Opening hours:

  10.00-16.00 Wed-Sun.

• More info:

  Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Codona’s Amusement Park

Fun for all ages, Codona’s offers a raft of rides and attractions worthy of the best amusement parks. There is also an indoor entertainment centre available, Sunset Boulevard, and a games and entertainment area called Miami Beach. Both are open year-round.

• Web:

  www.codonas.com

• E-mail:

  sales@codonas.com

• Address:

  Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen

• Phone:

  +44 1224 595 910