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This is a volunteer run community centre in Old Torry which organises varied activities for local people, and have a collection of artefacts, books, films and photos of Torry and its peoples over many years, so pop in to learn about the history of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Take the opportunity to tour this brand new purpose built mosque and community centre. There will also be exhibitions on Islam and the chance to observe live prayers. Refreshments will be available free.

"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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

Another building that has been put to many uses over the years. The front half of the Society's premises was built as a church hall then used as a warehouse in the 1930s. The Resource Centre was opened by Princess Margaret in 1994 and provides…

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…

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…

The hospital radio station is located in a refurbished cottage in the grounds of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and provides a variety of programming including a nightly request show to the patients of ARI. There is a second station located in the same…

Until recently, this building is probably better known to citizens of Nagasaki than those of Aberdeen. From 1864 for a period of 25 years it was the home of the Glover family whose most famous son, Thomas Blake Glover, set up the modern shipbuilding…

Another chance to explore a building that?s been a landmark on Union Street for over 150 years. From the massive ?wheel-window? and impressive pipe organ to the comfortable seating and the presentation screens, Gilcomston Church lets you experience…

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…

Possibly the finest, purpose-built building devoted entirely to Freemasonry within the Scottish Constitution

The space-saving concept of the roof-top playground was devised by E R Robson working for the London School Board and found little favour elsewhere. Two were built in Aberdeen by J Ogg Allan, the Central School in 1901 and this one. It was originally…

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…

Designed in the early Gothic Style, includes the Piper Alpha Memorial Window designed by Jane Bayliss and official Aberdeen City Commemoration Book, 51st Signals Memorial in the Memorial Chapel, plus WW1 commemorative windows and other excellent…

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…

The Elphinstone Hall is next to King’s College Chapel, set back from the High St on the far side of King’s Lawn.

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…

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…

All that remains of the original church is the tower and spire and a smaller tower that contained the stair to the end gallery. The rest of the building was destroyed by fire in 1941. Post-war shortages of the building materials delayed the…

There have been gardens and parkland on the site since at least the late 17th century. The Botanic Garden, founded with a bequest from Miss Anne Cruickshank, is an educational resource and a beautiful and secluded amenity for University of Aberdeen…

Crown Terrace Baptist Church, established in 1839, was the first Baptist Church in Aberdeen. Located in the heart of the City and surrounded by many licensed premises among others, the building was extensively renovated in 2008 to provide a main…

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…

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 services in the Health and Care Village, an urban community hospital (without beds); have been brought together under one roof from a number of locations across the city, including Woolmanhill Hospital, Denburn Health Centre, the Foresterhill…

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…

The former Rosemount ?Church was converted to accommodate a range of activities for this NE charity.?

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…

The north aisle was added in 1898 and the tower in 1913. Note the great east window and memorial nave windows, the Sir Ninian Comper reredos and 16th century font from Kinkell Church, Inverurie.

The church building was designed in Salt Lake City and must have looked very American when it was first built. It has unfortunately lost its original copper roof but its elegant needle-topped spire is a familiar landmark on North Anderson Drive. On…

Childline is a free and confidential helpline service delivered by the NSPCC. Everything they do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow. They exist to fight for every childhood. Come and meet with the team who will show you around the…

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 Central Fire Station is one of four fire stations located within Aberdeen City. The station was opened in 1998 and further converted in 2016 to house the Aberdeen City LSO HQ. This is a great chance to explore the station and get Fire Service…

Boasting many fine gothic style features and stained-glass windows, the building is situated in the approximate area of the medieval Carmelite Friary. Dr Chris Croly will give a talk at 12.30pm on the history and archaeology of the area

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. ??The carillon is played every Sunday…

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…

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

Originally called Banchory House it is in exactly the same style as Smith`s earlier extensions to Balmoral Castle and which earned him the nickname 'Tudor Johnny'. The house has associations with Prince Albert and in the late 19C it was the…

Next door to the Beach Ball Room.

The Beach Ballroom is celebrating its 90th year. Holding a place in the hearts of many Aberdonians since it was built in 1929, the Beach Ballroom has seen many changes ? not only to its interior but also with regards to events. Today, dance…

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.?

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…

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…

Oil company building.

?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…

The centre is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2019. Come along to explore the building and what is has to offer, find out how it all began,

On the first floor there is one of the finest private law libraries in the country with the original decorative scheme by Arthur Clyne, it also features a stained-glass window by Cottier and Co.

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…

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…

Aberdeen Trades Union Council was formed in 1868 and is still going strong. ATUC has played an important role in Aberdeen?s radical history. A range of artefacts will be on display on the day, including artwork and archive documents, providing a…

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…

Founded in 1789 the Society plays an important role in the medical community in Aberdeen.

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…

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…

Visit the centre to gain an insight into one of the most ambitious marine engineering projects in Scotland for many decades. Visitors will be able to learn about the background of the development, the different construction activities underway, the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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

Based in the Zoology building, promotes and supports the teaching of environmental and science topics, local biodiversity and cutting edge research by the University of Aberdeen.

Enter from Prince Arthur Street. The well preserved principal rooms show just how grand a nineteenth century Aberdeen residential terrace could be.

Aberdeen Art Gallery is the main visual arts exhibition space in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It was founded in 1884, in a building designed by Alexander Marshall Mackenzie, with a sculpture court added in 1905.