Aberdeen is the third largest city in Scotland, in relationship to population numbers. Aberdeen’s buildings, since the mid 18th century, have been made using local grey granite and the city has a sandy coastline. This has led to the city being nicknamed the Silver City with the Golden Sands and also the Granite City. However more recently the city has also gained the nicknames of the Energy Capital of Europe or the Oil Capital of Europe due to the discovery of oil in the North Sea. The city of Aberdeen has greatly benefitted from the income generated by the oil industry and the support industries. Today the city is thoroughly modern and incredibly vibrant with a wild nighlife.
Aberdeen hotels are often inhabited by businessmen but also by various other types of visitors keen to enjoy the many visitor attractions the city has to offer. Below you will read details about 3; Satrosphere Science Centre, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Duthie Park Winter Gardens:
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum in Aberdeen is found close by the harbor, at the legendary Shiprow. There are astounding views across the harbour from the museum. The Maritime Museum inhabits quite a few buildings, including a former church and one of the oldest residences in Aberdeen. The museum has exhibits which cover everything relating to the oceanic environment, from fishing boats to the oil industry. In essence, the museum tells the story of the city’s long relationship with the ocean. Some of the collections contain photographs, paintings, ship plans and models donated by the most major of Aberdeen’s shipbuilders.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
In 1881, Lady Elizabeth Duthie of Ruthrieston, gifted 44 acres of land, to the council. The land for the park was purchased, as a lasting memorial to her uncle and brother. In 1899, when the gardens were completed, they opened up to the public. However, in 1969 disaster struck and the greenhouses had to be demolished and reconstructed. This was due to severe storm damgage. Today, one of Scotland’s favourite garden attractions are the David Welch Winter Gardens at Duthie Park, and also the largest indoor gardens in the whole of Europe. Each greenhouse has an important collection such as, the Japanese Garden, Temperate House, Victorian House, Tropical House, Fern House and Corridor of Perfumes.
Satrosphere Science Centre
One of the first science and discovery centers in Scotland was the, Satrosphere Science Center, in Aberdeen. This interactive, hands-on science center, has over fifty exhibits and live science demonstrations, and opened its’ doors to the public in 1988. Although the center is aimed at primary age children, the appeal of the exhibits is universal. The center is situated in the old tram sheds, near to the sea front, on Constitution Street. The purpose is to inspire children to become scientist’s, as entry into science courses in universities, is in decline. One of the best loved exhibits at the center is the famous giant soap bubble, where each child can be encompassed in a magic bubble.
There are many more visitor attractions in and about Aberdeen which are well worth a visit and the above three were randomly chosen. If you are planning to spend some time in Aberdeen, Scotland then you will discover numerous quality hotels in Aberdeen, or many other forms of accommodation, available to book online.
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