This museum examines the history of the local area, and is noted for carrying a particularly impressive range of archaeological finds. There are many...

The centrepiece of this property is the Great Garden, originally laid out in 1675 by Sir Alexander Seton, 1st Baronet of Pitmedden. In the 1950s...

Unusual for Aberdeenshire in that it is not a castle, Haddo House is proud to be the most homely of the North East of Scotland’s...

Discover Scotland’s Pre-historic past from Stone Age to Iron Age, featuring both indoor and outdoor displays including a spectacular film show, myths and legends gallery,...

Fyvie Castle was once a royal stronghold, one of a chain of fortresses throughout medieval Scotland. From 1390, following the Battle of Otterburn, five successive...

The present castle took its shape in the latter stages of the 16th Century, and what that we see today is probably the result of...

Spectacular ruined fortress which used to be the seat of the Earl of Marischal of Scotland. Come and explore one of the most historic castles...

The keep of Drum Castle is one of the three oldest tower houses surviving in Scotland. It was the work of Richard Cementarius, first Provost...

This cottage is well over two hundred and fifty years old and displays a fine example of the building style and architectural prowess of this...

This museum and collection is owned and operated by the University of Aberdeen Medical School and is open to the public by appointment, due to...

The Natural History Centre brings together several of the resources at the fingertips of the University of Aberdeen to create a fun hands on experience...

The Geological Collections are one of the proudest archives belonging to the University of Aberdeen. Housed within King’s College the collection contains more than...

Covering some two hundred and fifty years of history, the Natural Philosophy Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments is one of the most diverse in Britain....

This collection belongs to the University of Aberdeen and represents an internationally significant archive of materials relating to history in Scotland. The earliest pieces...

Discover the story of the Gordon Highlanders, spanning 200 years of world history, packed with tales of courage and tenacity in the field of battle....

The Grampian Transport Museum is filled with fascinating examples of pieces of private and public transport that have been used in this area for the...

You can come face to face with over 500 years of history at the Blairs Museum. Blairs Museum holds an internationally renowned collection of fine...

Maud Railway Museum invites visitors to relive the great days of steam on the railways. The collection is an extensive one and includes GNSR...

This neo-Classical building was purpose built in 1884 as one of the centrepieces of the cultural community in the city. It houses one of...

Located within Marichal College, one of the most historic parts of the University of Aberdeen, the Anatomy Museum is home to a comprehensive collection of...

The Peacock Gallery is one of the most important artistic and cultural centres in Aberdeen and this region of Scotland. Supported by the local...

The city of Aberdeen is inexorably linked to the sea, and this award winning museum attempts to bring life on the North Sea to life....

The Satrosphere Science Centre in Aberdeen has been designed to offer an interactive open access source to science for all ages. The centre encourages...

Crathes Castle, built in the second half of the 16th century, is a superb example of a tower house of the period. Some of the...

Pennan Bay is on the northern coastline of Aberdeenshire. Depending on the weather of any given visit, Pennan can seem either idyllic or, in...

Pennan Harbour played a key role in the film Local Hero and attracts a steady stream of visitors as a result. Due to past storms,...

Set about 1 mile from Cruden Bay, on the brutal North Sea Coast, Slains Castle is one of the most famous castles in Scotland. Slains...

Located at the heart of this delightful country park, this fascinating museum is dedicated to the history of farming, not only here, but across the...

Learn about the rich and interesting history of this area and explore the way that the community has been closely linked to the textiles industry...

When you come to this museum you will find a massive array of interesting exhibits which are related to those musical and Scottish traditions....

The village of Pennan featured in the film Local Hero in which it was known by the fictional name of Furness. Those that have seen...

Duff House was designed by William Adam and built between 1735 and 1740 as a seat of the Earls Fife. A treasure house with...

Banff Museum is 180 years old and in this present building for 100 years. We are open from 18th June to 30th September yearly, from...

Peterhead has a long and illustrious maritime history that is explored in this fascinating and engaging museum. There is a wealth of brilliant exhibits...

Peterhead is a place that has grown up around the fishing industry, and it is with this in mind that you enter the local museum...

Housed in what was once a barrel making factory, this collection celebrates a long and interesting social and industrial history that this area has enjoyed....

The Northern Lighthouse Board was established in 1786 and designed to regulate the massively important lighthouse network that protected the ships around this coastline from...

Dufftown Museum explores the long and rich history of this community and the people that have lived in it for many hundreds of years....

There is no better place to experience the age-old craft of whisky-making at first hand. Dating from 1786, much of the buildings have changed little,...

Believe it or not, there was a time before everyone had the same pieces of furniture in their homes that they had bought from a...