Things to do
Music Hall
A variety of events fill Aberdeen's Music Hall's calendar, including comedy, theatre, pop music and classical events, as well as the annual Aberdeen International Youth Festival. Housing anywhere from 1300--1500 audience members, the hall was constructed in 1822 and designed by local architect Archibald Simpson, whose work contributed to Aberdeen's nickname as 'the Granite City'. It is a grade A listed buidling.
Originally the city's Assembly Rooms, it was later opened to the public as a concert hall in 1859, and a major renovation was comepleted in late 2018.
Alongside the main auditorium...
Mustard Seed
When the Mustard Seed opened on the banks of the River Ness in 2001, Inverness had not seen its likes before. Housed in an old church building, its high vaulted ceiling, arched windows, exposed brick and mezzanine balcony, still make the restaurant the most impressive-looking eatery in the city. Weekly changing menus reflect the sunny, light interior, with dishes such as tempura cod with lemon and cracked pepper crème fraiche or grilled fillet of seabass with roasted cherry tomatoes and samorillio dressing.
National Galleries of Scotland: Modern Two
National Galleries of Scotland: Modern Two focuses on the departure from traditional styles in the search for new forms and expressions. Journey through a wacky and wonderful period of experimentation, abstraction, and exploration, as artists through the late 19th and early 20th century moved beyond the status quo.
National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery hosts a rich portrait collection of Scottish historical figures and modern pioneers in a magnificent neo-Gothic building. Uncover an array of artwork from elaborate murals and sculptures to contemporary pop culture portraits.
National Museum of Scotland
Fire your imagination at the National Museum of Scotland, one of the UK’s top 10 visitor attractions. Our diverse collections take you on a journey of discovery through the history of Scotland, the wonders of nature and world cultures – all under one roof.
From meteorites to monsters from the deep, our Natural World galleries tell the story of our planet, while our World Cultures galleries link people and possessions across the globe. Follow the story of Scotland from prehistory to the present day in our Scottish galleries, marvel at a spectacular array of over 800 objects in our Window on...
The National Piping Centre
The Piping Centre is an international centre of excellence providing facilities and teaching for those picking up the instrument. Home to the Museum of Piping, visit the Piping Centre to learn more about Scotland's musical history and beyond. Facilities for teaching and rehearsal are available for those musicians looking for a space to play, while the shop, restaurant, and accommodation offer a luxurious retreat.