A registered educational charity supported by Aberdeen City Council and the Scottish Arts Council, Peacocks has the widest range of visual arts production facilities openly available in Scotland. 

]]> The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals is a veterinary charity.?The PDSA has been in Aberdeen since the 1950s but has existed nationally since 1917.

]]> Remodelled  and put to a variety of uses over the years, this historic building has been completely renovated and now acts as a “gateway to the University of Aberdeen” for prospective students. The old police cells on the ground floor remain. 

]]> This former school now provides accommodation for part of the City Archives and for the City Analyst. In the Archives search room there will be a display of material from the collection, mainly featuring Old Aberdeen.

]]> This Classical Revival church, together with the Arts Centre opposite, makes for an extremely grand entrance to Queen Street. It was originally known as the 'Fiddle Kirk' when, before the installation of the organ, it had its own orchestra.

]]> Perhaps best known for the treatment of decompression sickness, “the bends”, this unique facility provides a range of services to the subsea industry.

]]> Aberdeen's category 'A' listed Music Hall is a national treasure, one of Scotland's oldest and most historic concert halls. It's a much loved, iconic venue that has been at the heart of cultural, civic and community life for more than 150 years.

There has been no significant investment in the Music Hall since the early 1980's over 4 million visitors and more than 5,000 events and concerts has taken its toll. The transformation will ensure the Music Hall is a vibrant, cultural hub at the heart of city life reopening in late 2017.

]]> The Victorian Classroom is housed in the building rear of Skene Square School. The School itself was founded in early 19C by Dr John Brown who built it in his garden. The current buildings show evidence of school design at the end of that century including, for example, separate entrances for boys and girls. Within the Museum of Education a room has been reconstructed and equipped in the style of a classroom in Aberdeen as it would have been in Victorian times. This style existed in certain schools well into 20th century.

]]> Originally a church (the first in Aberdeen to be built for the Catholic Apostolic Church) the building has been used for a varierty of purposes over the years, latterly as a banana warehouse. It has recently been totally refurbished as a restaurant as a restaurant/ arts venue with grant assistance from Aberdeen City Heritage Trust. The most distinctive feature of the original interior, the decorative timber roof structure, remains.

]]> It had been the plan to build a middle row of cottages within North Square as had been done in South Square. However, this never came about and the Mission Hall was built in the centre of the square. Appropriately plain as befited its purpose and location, it has recently been refurbished. The exterior bell was presented by the Earl of Kintore.

]]> School buildings from a range of periods have featured in Aberdeen Doors Open Day over the years.
]]> Built as a bank and in use for as such for nearly 200 years. Following the conversion by Oberlanders Architects/ David Murray Associates in 2005, the ground floor banking hall now serves as the public reception area while the new court rooms for the Sheriff Court and High Court have been formed on the floors above.

]]> There has been a Masonic lodge associated with the Town House since its rebuilding in the late 18C. It occupies the principal room of the building (the original council chamber?) an imposing space occupying most of the top floor of the building and given extra volume by its coved ceiling. Not usually open to the public.

]]> "Enter through the quad and into the door in the tower. Ascend to first floor. Marischal College was founded in 1593. The museum and Picture Gallery are located within the eastern range of the Tudor-style quadrangle that Archibald Simpson designed to replace the dilapidated original college buildings. Later in 19C Marischal College and King's College were amalgamated as the University of Aberdeen. The Mitchell Hall, the magnificent setting for University ceremonial, was added by A Marshall Mackenzie who also extended the quad, the familiar Broad Street frontage being built in 1901. "

]]> This stunning landmark building has now been converted for use as Aberdeen City Council's new corporate headquarters.

]]> Fisheries research has a long history in Aberdeen. The Fishery Board for Scotland established a marine laboratory and hatchery at the Bay of Nigg in 1898. The Laboratory moved to its present site in 1923 and now employs more than 300 staff in scientific, technical, professional and support roles.

The Lecture Theatre, Fish House and Conference Room will all be open and Marine Scotland will have interactive displays showcasing the types of work that they do such as: taste testing; pipetting; marine litter games; fish display; fish scale reading and microscope use. We will have a virtual tour of the research vessel The Scotia and hopefully some dolphin sounds as well!

]]> A chance to visit the replacement for the 200 year old Roundhouse.

]]> The building is to the east of the helipad and is clearly seen from Westburn Road. There are Maggie's Centres around Britain providing emotional, practical and social support to people diagnosed with cancer and to their families and friends. Each building is different but each is commissioned from an internationally renowned architect.

Visit the architecturally stunning Maggie's Centre, set in the grounds of ARI, and experience the warm welcome extended to patients, friends and family. Maggie's provides practical, emotional and social support free of charge to help people deal with the challenges that a cancer diagnosis can bring.

]]> Glimpsed from the road, the north-facing elevation of this building is unremarkable; it is only from within the campus that the spectacular form of this structure is apparent. The great curving roof hugs the slope of the site to ensure that no part of this huge building projects above the surrounding trees. Inside, the interior spaces are equally dramatic. .

]]> Kittybrewster Police Station?has various police departments.

]]> The Mither Kirk is one of the most historically important buildings in Aberdeen, with some surviving elements from the late 12th century in Collison's Aisle. Since the reformation St Nicholas has consisted of two churches: the West and the East.

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The Old Town House, built in 1788 has been used for a number of purposes throughout the years, from its original purpose as the administrative centre for the Old Aberdeen Burgh council, to a Masonic Lodge and a library. The University of Aberdeen King?s Museum moved into the building in 2012, displaying the University?s vast collection through changing temporary exhibitions.??

]]> Formed by the merger of the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute and the Scottish Crop Research Institute in 2011. The Institute is at the forefront of research into crops, soils, land use and environmental research. Explore the main building and beautiful grounds and take part in exciting science based activities for all the family.

]]> The recently completed waterfront Aberdeen headquarters of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency is a landmark building incorporating many energy saving and sustainable technologies.
]]> The new school is built within the grounds of Pitfodels House and incorporates the listed building. Impressive range of facilities and internal spaces.

]]> Recognised as one of the finest examples of an Edwardian theatre in the country. Its designer, the great theatre architect Frank Matcham, made skilful use of the natural slope of the site to produce a house with a seating capacity of 1450.

]]> Defined by earlier terraced buildings, it was originally built as Mrs Emslie?s Institution, a home for orphan girls; most familiar to Aberdonians as the High School for Girls, now Harlaw Academy.
]]> The tower of the church forms an integral part of the massive granite facade of Marischal College. It was the building of Marshall MacKenzie's extension to Marischal College that led to the demolition of the original 16C Greyfriars Church. The East window of the present church incorporates tracery from the earlier building while areas of panelling in the church are made from pews taken from the East Kirk of St Nicholas. The Church is now known as Greyfriars John Knox Church following the closure of the church at Mounthooly and the joining of the two congregations.

]]> The first of a series of buildings that have made the grounds of Garthdee House something of a showcase for modern archirecture. This severe glass and steel pavillion sits in the parkland in the best Mies van der Rohe tradition.

]]> The building occupies a site which has a long association with policing in the City, as it is partially located on ground where Victorian Police buildings stood. The current Headquarters building was first occupied in 1972 by the former Aberdeen City Police and on local government reorganisation in 1975 the newly created Grampian Police assumed occupancy.

]]> Built for John Moir Clark, an Aberdeen Merchant who also owned most of present day Kaimhill and Garthdee.? In 1953 the house was bought by the architect and businessman Tommy Scott Sutherland who, after living in it for a couple of years, decided to donate the house and grounds to the School of Architecture which came to bear his name.? THe School moved from Schoolhill and the extended building was officially opened in 1957.? The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment is therefore?celebrating its 50th anniversary of its move to Garthdee.

]]> One of Aberdeen?s hidden gems open for the very first time! Visit the Engine Shed Houses which were built in 1850 and the railway turntable. Displays will include plans and timetables and a chance to see how work is progressing to restore these important buildings.

]]> The latest addition to the remarkable collection of modern architecture at the Garthdee campus. In line with the original masterplan for the campus, the general form of the building follows that of the adjacent Faculty of Management, designed by Norman Foster. It is interesting to compare the detailed design of the two buildings, however, as they are very different. Both buildings contain some fairly dramatic internal spaces.

]]> Tours and displays will offer an insight into the work to support a variety of customers from different backgrounds to move into employment where that is appropriate and to access community services, training and advice. Display information will include support offered to a variety of customers with health conditions, information sessions on the local labour market, help available for those considering starting their own businesses and work with partner organisations.

]]> The Park Workshop and Green Biomass facility will be open for people to explore this self sufficient unit, which is fed by trees collected from various Council managed places across Aberdeen.

]]> The Donside Community Hydro is a renewable energy micro-hydro power plant. It was established by residents of Donside Village which is built on the site of the former Donside Papermill. The hydro utilises an old lade originally used by the mill. It now produces clean renewable energy which will provide funding for community activities. Most of the site can be viewed from a public accessible path. The turbine house is not wheelchair accessible.

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]]> Early English-style nave and chancel. No tower but a bellcote containing bells recast from the fragments of 'Auld Lowrie', the great bell which had hung in the tower of the Kirk of St Nicholas from 1351 until it was shattered when it fell during the fire of 1874. Of greatest interest are the windows. Those in the nave are by William Wilson, the greatest glass worker in Scotland in his time, and were executed and dedicated between 1960 and 1971. They are considered to be of national importance.

]]> Only the chapel and one bay of this Episcopalian convent were ever completed. Doors Open Day provides a rare opportunity to visit the chapel. The rugged solidity of the apse viewed from the Spital gives no hint of the magical quality of the interior.

]]> The Institute provides Chinese language teaching and cultural events to the North East Scotland community. It acts as a linguistic and cultural bridge, promoting knowledge exchange between China and the people of North East Scotland and serving as the first port of call for information on China. The building has had many uses in its long history, including a museum and a bank, and its courtyard bamboo garden is one of Old Aberdeen's best kept secrets.

]]> A redundant church converted to a cancer support centre. A wide range of activities are now accommodated here. On the first floor, large glazed screens allow for functional subdivision while retaining some of the spatial character of the church. Some of the original stained glass has been re-used in these screens.

]]> The former Rosemount ?Church was converted to accommodate a range of activities for this NE charity.
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]]> CLAN House is the purpose-built headquarters of CLAN Cancer Support, which was officially opened in May 2012. The wellbeing and support centre provides a range of emotional and practical support services to anyone affected by cancer, a library and information service as well as bright and airy drop-in area and garden. CLAN House is also home to CLAN Haven, a home from home, bed and breakfast facility for those traveling to Aberdeen for treatment.

CLAN Cancer Support was established in 1983 and provides a range of professional cancer support services free of charge to anyone affected by cancer with bases in the heart of communities throughout north-east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.

]]> Explore this granite fronted building and hear about a range of support and services available for disadvantaged, vulnerable individuals, families and communities in Aberdeen and the North East.?

]]> The Municipal Carillon of Aberdeen is in the tower of St Nicholas Church and is the largest in the British Isles. There are 48 bells, making up four octaves, and all were cast by Gillet and Johnston of Croydon. ?
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The carillon is played every Sunday from 10.30 am to 10.55 am.?
]]> There are four boat houses to the east of the Queen Elizabeth Bridge.?

]]> Built in 1896 as Aberdeen's Trades Hall the first film was shown in this building two years after it was built. It became a permanent cinema in 1910 as the Coliseum and was renamed the New Kinema in 1921. It became the Belmont Cinema after a refurbishment in 1935. It closed in 1953 and became a warehouse until it was reopened as a cinema in 2000.

]]> Built as a Free Church. Particularly imposing tower made even more dramatic by the open upper stage below the spire. Very fine stained glass.

]]> Next door to the Beach Ball Room.

]]> BBC Aberdeen was established in October 1923 as BBC Scotland's second centre.? The original Beechgrove House was demolished in July 2000 to make way for the current building.

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]]> Arts Centre & Theatre Aberdeen (ACT Aberdeen) are recognised nationally as an inclusive community hub which hosts arts activities across a wide demographic. With our ethos of everyone is entitled to an enriching cultural life, regardless of age or social circumstance, we are a truly intergenerational organisation, with performing arts tuition at the heart of what we do.

More than 80,000 individuals pass through the ACT doors each year, with over 40 professional, amateur and youth companies who rely on us as the only mid-scale theatre venue in the North East of Scotland. Our backbone is our 80 strong volunteer base, supporting our dedicated core staff, who continue to provide excellent service coupled with affordable performance, conference and rehearsal space for City and Shire organisations.

]]> Newly opened world class Aquatics Centre, complimenting the existing Sports Village; includes a 50m Olympic standard pool and a 25m pool with diving boards up to 10m, a sauna, steam room, exercise studio and caf?. The design allows for flexibility in use and programming, from competitions, a base for local performance swimming and is primarily a community facility to which everybody?has access.

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Musical Memories sessions will be taking place along with an opportunity to meet some staff members/ volunteers and see what the centre can offer people living with dementia and their families in the Aberdeen City area.

]]> The school occupies four 19th century merchant houses on Queen's Road and retains a number of architectural features. There will be displays of memorabilia relating to the school's history

]]> One of only two Designated Places in Scotland, its very speicialised purpose is to provide an alternative to arrest and a night in a police cell for people deemed to be drunk and incapable. The small purpose-built extension to the hostel on Dee Street is a discreet and sensitive courtyard development.

]]> The former Kingswells Primary School will be open with displays on the history of the school and showcasing the work of its current residents Adventure Aberdeen. Display information complement tours that will run throughout the day, as required with no need to book. Try your hand at a range of activities including our mobile climbing wall, mountain biking track and Wilderness Skills & shelter building.

]]> See behind the scenes at Aberdeen Treasure Hub Museum Centre, the purpose-built storage facility for Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum's extensive collections of decorative art, costume, painting, sculpture, and objects relating to Aberdeen's archaeology, maritime history, science and industry. All welcome, suitable for children aged 5+ if accompanied by an adult.

]]> The North East’s state-of-the-art indoor sports centre with a huge range of facilities all under one roof. Have you ever seen a full size indoor football pitch? One of the 2010 Royal Institute of British Architect’s Award Winners.]]> The building includes an?inshore lifeboat and shed, as well as a?larger all-weather lifeboat and crew room.

]]> The Music Centre gives Aberdeen?s school children the opportunity to perform together in larger groups and ensembles. The Senior Concert Band has excelled at the last two Scottish Concert Band Festivals, winning Gold Plus Awards and The Outstanding Soloist Award each year.

]]> Situated in 3 distinct buildings. The oldest Provost Ross's house dates from the 1590s and is an excellent example of 16th century burgh architecture. The former Trinity Church dates to the end of the 19th century and a purpose built link building was created in the 1980s to bring these buildings together to become Aberdeen Maritime Museum.

]]> Aberdeen Heat and Power is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee that has pioneered district heating in Aberdeen. A series of small power plants generate electricity and currently supply heat to? flats and public buildings. The long-term ambition is to connect energy centres in a "ring" around the high heat demand areas of the city.

]]> 2013 marked?the 150th anniversary of the Grammar School moving to this site.

]]> Conversion by Halliday Fraser Munro, 1998.
Aberdeen Foyer is an exciting new approach to meet the needs of young people (16-25). It represents a partnership of various public and voluntary sector agencies and young people together with business and commercial interests. It forms the basis for a comprehensive strategy for tackling issues of the City's young people, in particular the issues of youth homelessness and unemployment. Aberdeen Foyer has two buildings in the city. The Training and Resource Centre occupies the former Marywell Street School. The boldly modern treatment of the conversion earned a special mention in the 1998 Civic Trust Award Scheme. The second Foyer building, in the former Trinity Church in Crown Street, similarly received a special mention in the Award Scheme this year.

]]> A Dental School in the Grampian Region of Scotland was established to help to provide a suitably qualified dental workforce, not only in relation to the country's needs, but particularly in relation to the dental needs of the population in the north of Scotland. Come and view the purpose built teaching facilities which enable students to learn using dental simulation, our state of the art patient clinics and our dental teaching laboratories lab. Get involved in our interactive sessions and displays with current students and staff on hand with demonstrations and information. Free parking close to the facility will be available on Doors Open Day.

]]> A dental school in the Grampian Region of Scotland was established to help to provide a suitably qualified dental workforce, not only in relation to the country?s needs, but particularly in relation to the dental needs of the population in the North of Scotland. Come and view the purpose-built teaching facilities which enable students to learn using dental simulation, state of the art patient clinics and dental teaching laboratories.

]]> An opportunity to visit the building and to see all aspects of the working of the Crematorium, including the two chapels, Rest Rooms, and the behind the scenes Cremating Area.

]]> Home to one of the most important sets of Burgh records in Scotland. Recognised by UNESCO in 2013 as part of their World Heritage Project. Take this opportunity for free guided tours of the charter room and search room. Discover the best preserved archives in Scotland and learn about Aberdeen's past.

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]]> Home to one of the most important sets of Burgh records in Scotland. Recognised by UNESCO in 2013 as part of their World Heritage Project. Access by tours which run every 30 minutes, no booking required.

]]> Built as the Aberdeen Savings Bank. Many banks and many churches have been converted to new uses in the city. This may be the only bank converted to a church.

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The first in the famous group of Aberdeen Buildings, Education, Salvation and Damnation.

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