Things to see and do Aberdeen

Part of this huge park is designed for the blind, and a maze is suitable for people with disabilities. The smells are particularly delicious.

Marischal College, founded in 1593 and the second University of Aberdeen, and King's College, founded in 1495, merged in 1860 to form the Modern University of Aberdeen. Construction of the present Marischal College building began in the 1830s and was completed in 1906. It is the second largest granite building in the world. Teaching and research now falls within the domain of the Foresterhill and King's College campuses. The Marischal College building is leased to Aberdeen City Council, where it has been the seat since 2009.

This charming little museum will attract all those interested in the history of Aberdeen. Just a short walk from the town's harbour, the visit tells the story of its connection with the sea and more particularly the development of the oil industry off the coast of Aberdeenshire. The oil industry is a huge generator of activity for the whole region, employing a large proportion of the local population and affecting almost everyone from near and far. The replica of an offshore platform is particularly impressive. The interactive content is particularly instructive.

This important cultural centre has a rather prestigious collection of paintings from the 19th (Pre-Raphaelite, English and Scottish painters) and 20th centuries. It has a fabulous collection of fine art, but not only that. You will also see a collection of decorative arts (15,000 pieces), covering all facets of this art. It also features maritime history, the city's industrial history, an archaeology collection and a numismatic collection. Its renovation was recently completed (2017), providing a successful transformation.

Here are delivered 200 years of history about the "best regiment in the world", in the words of Sir Winston Churchill. The Gordon Highlanders have fought on all fronts of contemporary history, from the Napoleonic Wars to the present day. Interactive maps, reproductions, films, photographs, uniforms and weapons are on hand to bear witness. You have to get out of the city, but the visit is worth the detour, especially if you are passionate about military history.

In what is one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in the city, the Tolbooth Museum, a well-preserved seventeenth-century prison, presents exhibits on local history. It tells the story of Aberdeen through crime, police, law, order and punishment of the time. The prison world is portrayed over the centuries and the old gloomy cells, through which many convicts passed, including 50 Jacobites after the Battle of Culloden, are explored.

Duthie Park and David Welch Winter Gardens are located in the same place, the latter being part of the former, at least as far as the tour is concerned. If you miss the green in this beautiful city of Aberdeen, you're in the right place. For families, there is even a treasure hunt!

Duthie Park: This beautiful park is located near the city center and is 44 hectares in size. It is very popular with locals and visitors alike, both for its perfectly restored Victorian features and for its beautiful lawns and boating pond. The park was donated to the city by Miss Elizabeth Duthie in 1880 and opened as a park in 1883. It is recognized as one of the best designed parks in Scotland. Landscape lovers and topiary enthusiasts, don't miss this visit! The Japanese garden, a floral wall and even a talking cactus are particularly noteworthy..

David Welch Winter Gardens: In the heart of the pleasant and bucolic Duthie Park is one of the largest covered gardens in Europe and the third most visited in Scotland. Many exotic plants from all over the world and colorful flowers can be seen and observed here. Thematic areas group species according to their origin and nature.

Notice to families: Children will enjoy the large play area, which was even voted best play area in Scotland in 2013.

The little extra: you can get married there!

Rabbie's Tour offers the opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Scotland aboard a modern and comfortable minibus with a maximum capacity of 16 passengers on many tours departing from Glasgow. The driver-guides will take you on an adventure to little-known sites, far from the tourist attractions. The richness and quality of their knowledge as well as the originality of their quirky stories will make you live a totally different experience. Regardless of the number of participants, the departure is guaranteed and the experience is guaranteed or reimbursed.