Brig o Balgownie

A North Aberdeen centuries old bridge gently spans the River Don like an ancient guardian of the land. The Brig o’ Balgownie dates from the 13th century but was largely renovated in the 1600s. Folklore links it to King Robert the Bruce however this is not historically proven. The cobbled bridge is a poem of […]

Ellon Castle Gardens

An oasis of captivating charm within Ellon town centre, Ellon Castle Gardens is the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature. Maintained with labour and love by a small volunteer team, the gardens reached their current size in the 18th century. The ruined castle dates from the 15th century. Learn more about the history […]

Timeless Trail: Union Terrace Gardens

Aberdeen city centre has a remarkable selection of sculptures, as featured in Aberdeen City Council’s Sculpture and Curios Trail. In and near Union Terrace Gardens, classic and contemporary sculpture create an enchanting story in stone. At the corner of Union Terrace and Union Street, King Edward VII stands supreme. Below King Edward, Britannia breaks a sword […]

Timeless Trail: Aberdeen Art Gallery

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 […]

Timeless Trail: City West End

Aberdeen city centre has a remarkable selection of sculptures, as featured in Aberdeen City Council’s Sculpture and Curios Trail. Here are some exceptional curios near to the West End of Union Street and Rosemount area. The Well of Spa was frequented by Scottish portait painter George Jameson in the 1600s. Jameson gifted a vault for the […]

Timeless Trail: St Nicholas area

Aberdeen city centre has a remarkable selection of sculptures, as featured in Aberdeen City Council’s Sculpture and Curios Trail. Here are some exceptional curios near to the St Nicholas Centre and Marischal College. A statue of King Robert the Bruce by sculptor Alan Herriot stands proudly in front of Marischal College, home to Aberdeen City Council. […]

Banff

Banff is a handsome and historic sea port town on the north coast of Aberdeenshire. Royal burgh status was granted in 1372 by King Robert II. A princely seven arched bridge connects Banff to Macduff across the estuary of the River Deveron, completed in 1779 by John Smeaton. The town touches the heart with its […]

Timeless Trail: Queens Road

Aberdeen city centre has a remarkable selection of sculptures, as featured in Aberdeen City Council’s Sculpture and Curios Trail. The below can be found on Albyn Place or Queens Cross, in the city’s handsome West End. A bronze statue of Queen Victoria, by Charles Bell Birch (1893). It is mounted on a pink granite plinth. Note: […]

City of Aberdeen Distillery

Aromatic alcohol, tantalising tonic, enchanting elixir, heaven’s honey … also known as gin. One of Aberdeen’s many hidden gems is the City of Aberdeen Distillery, a jewel in the heart of the busy town, a garden of paradise concealed in a converted railway arch. The distillery concocts delicious gin, including curry and bramble flavours among […]

Nuart 2024

Aberdeen City is once again ablaze with creative fire, its buildings host to bewitching and beguiling art. The flames of tantalising talent enliven the city, delivering this year’s theme of “living heritage.” Below are some of 2024’s paintings: Find out more at 2024.nuartaberdeen.co.uk