The beautiful historic setting of the Old Aberdeen campus provides a daily reminder of our proud history and heritage. This hidden gem of Scotland, which was recently named among the Top Ten Most Beautiful Historic Universities in the UK by QS Top Universities website, features numerous architectural treasures including King’s College, with its crown tower and chapel. Other major attractions include the medieval St Machar’s Cathedral, the Brig o’ Balgownie and the 18th century Old Townhouse, which today houses one the University’s numerous museum collections.
King’s College, University of Aberdeen
New King’s, University of Aberdeen
Brig ‘o’ Balgownie, Aberdeen
Old Townhouse, University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen has also invested heavily in new teaching, research and recreational facilities in recent years, including most notably the £57 million Sir Duncan Rice Library, which was officially opened on 24th September 2012 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. The library houses the largest of the University’s modern collections over 7 floors as well as historic collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives in the Special Collections Centre on the Lower Ground Floor. The Danish-designed building, presents a high tech contrast to the University’s historic campus and was recently listed among the “20 Most Spellbinding University Libraries in the world” by The Independent newspaper.
Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen
Other recent campus additions include the Aberdeen Sports Village and our new Aquatics Centre, which features an Olympic standard Swimming Pool and Diving Boom.
Aquatics Centre, University of Aberdeen
The University campus is also home to a number of other fascinating curiosities, including the Cruickshank Botanic Garden, which features numerous varieties of plants, including a rose garden, arboretum, lawns and ponds stretching over 11 acres.
Cruikshank Botanic Garden, University of Aberdeen
The University’s Zoology Museum is officially classified as a Recognised Collection of national significance to Scotland and features displays from protozoa to the great whales, including taxidermy, skeletal material, study skins, fluidpreserved specimens and models.
Zoology Museum, University of Aberdeen
Do you want to go on a tour of the most easterly Scotch Whisky Distillery in the world and taste their award-winning Highland Single Malt Whisky?
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