Aberdeen & North East
Aberdeen,
the Capital of the Grampian Highlands. Aberdeen is world-famous
as the "Granite City" and the sun lit granite stone
that is such a striking feature of numerous splendid buildings
in its lively city centre. Aberdeen is a cathedral city with
three cathedrals, the most impressive being St Machar's, and
is a regular winner of the "Britain in Bloom" trophy
for it's colourful floral displays and parks. Whether you are
looking for great shopping, good food, culture, sport or a relaxing
stroll in beautiful parks and gardens there is something for
all tastes.
Local Places of Interest and Activities
Aberdeen
Old Town — Here is preserved the ancient dwellings
and town plan of what was once a separate burgh. Don't miss
King's College, the centre of Aberdeen University, an imposing
four-square building erected around the famous Quadrangle. King's
College Chapel, used for daily worship for five centuries, houses
a collection of 15th century wood and ornamentation.
Provost
Skene's House — Dating from 1545, Provost Skene's
House is one of Aberdeen's few surviving examples of early burgh
architecture. It now houses an attractive series of period room
settings, recalling the elegant furnishings of earlier times
from the 17th century Great Hall, Parlour and Bedroom to the
18th century Bedroom and Georgian Dining Room, as well as a
Nursery recreated from the late 19th century.
St
Machar's — The cathedral was built in 1131 to
replace St Machar's original Celtic church. Over the years St
Machar's has been home to congregations of various Christian
faiths. Until the 12th century Celtic, from 1131-1560 Roman
Catholic, 1625-1638 and 1690-1685 Episcopalian, and from 1690
to the present Presbyterian. There are surely very few, if any,
other Christian cathedrals that can claim to have a Roman Catholic
bishop, Episcopalian bishop and a Moderator of the General Assembly
buried side by side.
Tours to take of the Surrounding Area
Bullars
of Buchan — The Bullars of Buchan can be located
off the A975 three miles north of Cruden Bay. It is a famous
sea chasm some 200 feet deep where the ocean rushes in through
a natural archway open to the sky. The cliff scenery here is
some of the most spectacular in Britain.
Pitmedden
Gardens — Originally laid out in 1675 by Sir
Alexander Seton. Famous for it's displays using box hedges and
bedding plants. The centrepiece of this property is the Great
Garden, three of the formal parterres were taken from designs
possibly used in the gardens at the Palace of Holyroodhouse,
Edinburgh in 1647. The fourth parterre is a heraldic design
based on Sir Alexander's coat-of-arms. In the 1950s re-creation
of the elaborate floral designs was undertaken to give the gardens
known today.
Crathes
Castle & Gardens — The castle, built in the
second half of the 16th century, is a superb example of a tower
house of the period. Some of the rooms retain their original
painted ceilings and collections of family portraits and furniture.
A visit is enhanced by the walled garden, which incorporates
herbaceous borders and many unusual plants, providing a wonderful
display at all times of the year.
Fyvie
Castle — The five towers of Fyvie Castle enshrine
five centuries of Scottish history, each being named after one
of the five families that who owned the castle. The oldest part
dates from the 13th century and is now probably the grandest
example of Scottish Baronial architecture. Apart from the great
wheel-stair, the finest in Scotland, there is an exceptionally
important collection of portraits, arms and armour, and 16th
century tapestries.
Castle
Fraser — This magnificent castle, one of the
"Castles of Mar" dates from 1575 and incorporates
earlier building. The castle comprises a wealth of historic
furnishings, paintings and fine embroidery. The castle is surrounded
by extensive parkland, walled garden, picnic area and woodland
walks.
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