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Bridge commissioned by Robert the Bruce, completed 1320, oldest in Europe. Built from granite & sandstone, it features one single gothic arch spanning River Don in Old Aberdeen.
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Brig 'o' Balgownie
Bridge commissioned by Robert the Bruce, completed 1320, oldest in Europe. Built from granite & sandstone, it features one single gothic arch spanning River Don in Old Aberdeen.
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club was founded in 1780. Visitors who live at least 100 miles outwith area may play the championship course, Balgownie Links provided they have a handicap of 24 or under
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Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Links RoadRoyal Aberdeen Golf Club was founded in 1780. Visitors who live at least 100 miles outwith area may play the championship course, Balgownie Links provided they have a handicap of 24 or under
The main chapel used by the University, the Crown Tower is the university icon. Inside the choir stalls & rood screen date back to around 1509. The most complete mediaeval church interior in Scotland.
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King's College Chapel
College BoundsThe main chapel used by the University, the Crown Tower is the university icon. Inside the choir stalls & rood screen date back to around 1509. The most complete mediaeval church interior in Scotland.
St Machar is the high kirk of Aberdeen. Place of worship since 580. William Wallace, hung, drawn & quartered in 1305, has one quarter buried in the walls of the cathedral. It is a fortified kirk.
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St Machar's Cathedral
The ChanonrySt Machar is the high kirk of Aberdeen. Place of worship since 580. William Wallace, hung, drawn & quartered in 1305, has one quarter buried in the walls of the cathedral. It is a fortified kirk.
The exhibition & conference centre is the largest in NE Scotland. Venue for many events including Offshore Europe. Within easy walking distance.
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Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre
Exhibition AvenueThe exhibition & conference centre is the largest in NE Scotland. Venue for many events including Offshore Europe. Within easy walking distance.
Ancient university founded in 1495. One of Scotland's 'traditional universities' offering education to approx 13,500 students at any one time. Kings Campus made up of many historic buildings.
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University of Aberdeen Library
Ancient university founded in 1495. One of Scotland's 'traditional universities' offering education to approx 13,500 students at any one time. Kings Campus made up of many historic buildings.
Aberdeen Beach & Queens Links is famous for its golden sand & long curved length between the harbour & the River Don. Amusement area, restaurants, coffee shops, swimming pool, ice rink & sports hall.
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Aberdeen beach
EsplanadeAberdeen Beach & Queens Links is famous for its golden sand & long curved length between the harbour & the River Don. Amusement area, restaurants, coffee shops, swimming pool, ice rink & sports hall.
Sightseeing
Old Aberdeen, originally a separate burgh, was erected into a burgh of barony in Dec 1489. It is a conservation area rich in historical buildings, some dating to the Middle Ages.
Old Aberdeen
Old Aberdeen, originally a separate burgh, was erected into a burgh of barony in Dec 1489. It is a conservation area rich in historical buildings, some dating to the Middle Ages.
Kings College, formerly an independent university founded in 1495.King's College was the 1st university in Aberdeen, 3rd in Scotland & 5th. It is now the centre of Aberdeen University's King's Campus.
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King's College Chapel
College BoundsKings College, formerly an independent university founded in 1495.King's College was the 1st university in Aberdeen, 3rd in Scotland & 5th. It is now the centre of Aberdeen University's King's Campus.