Aberdeen Art Gallery
A free city art gallery with Scottish and European paintings. Its rooftop terrace, reopened after the 2019 renovation, overlooks the city centre.
Aberdeen Art Gallery stands on Schoolhill. It opened in 1885 and reopened in 2019 after a major renovation. Its collection is strongest in Scottish painting, and it also includes Impressionist works by Monet, Renoir and Degas, as well as British modern and contemporary art, silverware and crafts. Next door, Cowdray Hall connects to the War Memorial. The newly added copper-toned rooftop terrace on the top floor offers views of St Nicholas Kirk and the city's rooftops. Admission is free, though special exhibitions may charge. It is usually closed on Mondays, so check the official website for opening hours. Located in the city centre and within walking distance, the gallery café is a good place to rest.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 (closed Mondays; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Union Street & Castlegate
- Kirk of St Nicholas
- Provost Skene's House
- Marischal College
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum
- King's College & Old Aberdeen
- Duthie Park & David Welch Winter Gardens
- St Machar's Cathedral