Aberdeen Art Gallery

Aberdeen Art Gallery was established in 1884, in a purpose built building by architect Alexander Marshall Mackenzie. It underwent a major renovation from 2015-2019 led by Hoskins Arcihtects. It saw a new dome to the main gallery, a widened balcony in the Memorial Court, which was opened in 1925 by King George V in memory of those killed in the Great War, re-establishment of the link to Cowdray Hall, and upgrading all the galleries. The McBey Library at the rear of the gallery also benefitted from the renewal programme.

The institution developed a notable modern and contemporary collection including works by Paul Nash, Iain McKenzie Smith, Francis Bacon, Ben Nicholson, Wiinfred Nicholson, Gwen John, Ken Currie, Gilbert & George, Ivor Abrahams, Bridget Riley and Bruce McLean. Earlier centuries are represented by Henry Raeburn, William Hogarth, Allan Ramsay and Joshua Reynolds.

There is a cafe on the ground floor.