Aberdeen city centre has a remarkable selection of sculptures, as featured in Aberdeen City Council’s Sculpture and Curios Trail.
In and near the Art Gallery on Schoolhill, there is an exceptional trail of talent in sculpture and stone.
Designed by William Macmillan RA, the War Memorial Lion in front of Cowdray Hall was officially unveiled on 29 September 1925 by King George V.
Read a short story inspired by the War Memorial Lion:
Lion Lament
Barbara Hepworth’s bronze sculpture Oval Form – Trezion (1962-3) has pride of place on the Aberdeen Art Gallery’s rooftop terrace.
A bronze statue of General Charles Gordon (1833-1885) who gained acclaim in the Crimean War and later in China. The statue is by sculptor Thomas Stuart Burnett (1853-1888).
The above statue, Playmates by Henry Hugh Armstead (1828-1905), is in the entrance hall of Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Read a short story inspired by the Art Gallery:
Art Gallery Anna
An endearing message is in front of the Art Gallery on Schoolhill.
Love Aberdeenshire 