Aberdeen is Scotland’s third largest city, in relationship to populous numbers. Since the mid eighteenth century Aberdeen’s buildings have been built using local grey granite and the city is well known for its sandy coastline. This has led to the city being nicknamed the Granite City and also the Silver City. However in recent years the city has also gained the nicknames of the Oil Capital of Europe or the Energy Capital of Europe due to the discovery of oil in the North Sea. The city has benefitted greatly from the revenue generated by the oil industry and the support industries. Today the city is thoroughly modern and incredibly vibrant with a lively nighlife.
Aberdeen hotels are often inhabited by business visitors but also by various other types of visitors wishing to take advantage of the many visitor attractions Aberdeen has to offer. Below you will find details of 3; Satrosphere Science Centre, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Duthie Park Winter Gardens:
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum in Aberdeen is situated close by the harbor, at the legendary Shiprow. There are awe inspiring panoramas of the harbour from the museum. The Maritime Museum resides in a small number of buildings, which include a former church and one of the oldest dwellings in Aberdeen. The museum has exhibits that cover everything relating to the oceanic environment, from the oil industry to the fishing boats. In essence, the museum conveys the story of the city’s epic relationship with the ocean. Some of the collections contain models, ship plans, photographs and paintings from the foremost shipbuilders of Aberdeen.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Lady Elizabeth Duthie of Ruthrieston,in 1881, gifted to the council, 44 acres of land. The land for the park was purchased, as a lasting memorial to her brother and uncle. In 1899, the gardens were ready, and were opened to the public. However, in 1969 disaster struck and the greenhouses had to be knocked down and rebuilt. This was due to horrendous 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 Tropical House, Japanese Garden, Fern House, Victorian House, Temperate House and Corridor of Perfumes.
Satrosphere Science Centre
In Aberdeen, the Satrosphere Science Center was one of the first science and discovery centers in Scotland. This interactive, hands-on science center, has over 50 exhibits and live science shows, and opened its’ doors to the public in 1988. Although the center is aimed at school age children, the appeal of the exhibits is universal. The center is situated in the old tram sheds, close to the sea front, on Constitution Street. The aim is to inspire youngsters to become scientist’s, as entry into science courses in universities, is in decline. One of the favorite exhibits at the center is the famous giant soap bubble, where each child can be encircled in a magic bubble.
There are a great many more tourist attractions in the Aberdeen area which are well worth visiting and the above three were chosen randomly. If you are planning to take a vacation in Aberdeen, Scotland then you will discover numerous quality hotels in Aberdeen, or various other forms of accommodation, available to book online.