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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 also many tourist attractions to enjoy in the countryside surrounding it. 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. Dating back to the 1800′s is Union Street Bridge there is also the Aberdeen Art Gallery that you can enjoy. Why not spend a few hours strolling around its 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. 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.
If you take a trip to King’s College here you will find the college chapel which was used for worship on a daily basis for over 500 years. However, nowadays it is used to display a varied collection of historical artifacts, some of which date back over 400 years. Plus in Old Aberdeen where King’s College is located is St Machar’s Cathedral again dating back to the 15th Century and looks out over Seaton Park and the River Don.
It’s also worth visiting Aberdeen’s historic harbor area. Not only is there a wonderful Maritime Museum you can explore the city’s many oceanic links. The harbor also has Provost Ross’s House, the oldest building in Aberdeen.
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 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 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.
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