Aberdeen Attractions: Things To See and Do When You Visit Aberdeen

The city of Aberdeen has been home to mankind for at least 8,000 years. There are lots of things to keep you occupied in the city there are also many tourist 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.

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 or if the weather isn't being kind to you, you can go inside the Aberdeen Art Gallery instead. You could easily while away a few hours wandering around the gallery's halls studying the wide collection of fine arts from the 19th and 20th Centuries housed within it.

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 of its kind 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.

If you take a trip to King’s College here 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. 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 which overlooks both the River Don and Seaton Park.

It's also worth visiting Aberdeen's historic harbor area. Not only is there a wonderful Maritime Museum 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. All the old fisherman's cottages dating from the 19th Century face away from the ocean in their squares. This was to ensure that they were protected against the storms that would come in a batter the shoreline.

If you are looking for something exciting and enjoyable for the kids in Aberdeen 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. The centre also has regular live science shows to help bring things to life.

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