NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Culture in Aberdeen

The Culture in Aberdeen, Scotland is friendly and inviting and the city is blessed with amenities which cover a wide range of cultural activities and boasts a selection of museums and galleries. Festivals can be found throughout the year and the there is always a theatrical event on somewhere in the city. Gordon Highlanders Museum The Gordon Highlanders Museum is based in Aberdeen, Scotland and celebrates the story of the Gordon Highlanders which we active from 1881 to 1994. ... Provost Skenes House infront of (soon to be demolished) St. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 1934 KB)His Majestys Theatre, Aberdeen File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 1934 KB)His Majestys Theatre, Aberdeen File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A perfomance at Opera House, Haymarket, predecessor of Her Majestys Theatre in circa 1808. ... Download high resolution version (896x592, 129 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Download high resolution version (896x592, 129 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Kings College, Aberdeen was founded on 10 February 1495 by Bishop William Elphinstone in Old Aberdeen. ... For other uses, see Aberdeen (disambiguation). ... Motto: (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - UK Prime Minister Tony Blair MP - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification - by Kenneth I 843 Area - Total 78,772 km...

Notable attractions

Aberdeen Art Gallery is the main visual arts exhibition space in the city of Aberdeen in Scotland. ... Central Library The Central Library of Aberdeen in Scotland is located on Rosemount Viaduct and is the main library for the city. ... Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Aberdeen, Scotland. ... The Belmont Picturehouse is an art cinema on Belmont Street, Aberdeen, Scotland that shows films that generally would not be shown in a mainstream multiplex cinema that shows mostly blockbusters. ... Cineworld Cinemas is a multiplex cinema chain in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Jersey. ... Virgin Cinemas is a former unit of Sir Richard Bransons Virgin Group, founded when Virgin bought the MGM chain of cinemas in the United Kingdom. ... UGC is the largest European cinema operator with, as of October 2004, 92 sites and 929 screens across six countries: UK: 41 cinemas, 391 screens France: 40 cinemas, 365 screens Spain: 5 cinemas, 88 screens Belgium: 4 cinemas, 56 screens Ireland: 1 cinema, 17 screens Italy: 1 cinema, 12 screens... John Codona was one of the four Codona brothers who were big in the Scottish travelling fair ground in the twentieth century. ... Doonies Rare Breeds Farm, Aberdeen, has one of Scotlands largest collections of endangered farm animal breeds. ... Gordon Highlanders Museum The Gordon Highlanders Museum is based in Aberdeen, Scotland and celebrates the story of the Gordon Highlanders which we active from 1881 to 1994. ... A perfomance at Opera House, Haymarket, predecessor of Her Majestys Theatre in circa 1808. ... James Duns House is located in Aberdeen, Scotland. ... Kings College, Aberdeen was founded on 10 February 1495 by Bishop William Elphinstone in Old Aberdeen. ... The Lemon Tree is a popular music, theatre and dance venue in Aberdeen. ... The Marischal Museum is the main museum in the city of Aberdeen in Scotland. ... Marschal College viewed from Upper Kirkgate Marischal College was founded in 1593 in Aberdeen by George Keith, 5th Earl Marischal of Scotland. ... Looking down Shiprow with Provost Rosss house on the right Provost Rosss House Provost John Ross was Lord Provost in Aberdeen, Scotland from 1710 - 1712. ... Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Aberdeen, Scotland. ... Provost Skenes House infront of (soon to be demolished) St. ... Satrosphere Science Centre is a science museum in Aberdeen, Scotland. ... Looking towards Storybook Glen Storybook Glen Storybook Glen is a childrens theme park in Aberdeen, Scotland. ... The Tolbooth The Tolbooth is a 17th century goal or prison in Aberdeen, Scotland that is now a museum and no longer holds prisoners. ... Vue is a cinema company in the UK and Republic of Ireland. ...

Theatre

Aberdeen has a lively theatre scene with the largest theatrical events being held in His Majesty's Theatre. The smaller Aberdeen Arts Centre is a voluntry run theatre that normally caters for local events, often those held in the name of charity. The Lemon Tree is another small theatre that has small theatrical programmes such as pantomimes at Christmas and small charity events. A perfomance at Opera House, Haymarket, predecessor of Her Majestys Theatre in circa 1808. ... Aberdeen Arts Centre Aberdeen Arts Centre is a small theatre on King Street in Aberdeen, Scotland. ... The Lemon Tree is a popular music, theatre and dance venue in Aberdeen. ...

Art

The city is regularly visited by Scotland's National Arts Companies. The Aberdeen Art Gallery houses a collection of Impressionist, Victorian, Scottish and 20th Century British paintings as well as collections of silver and glass. It also includes The Alexander Macdonald Bequest, a collection of late 19th century works donated by the museum's first benefactor and a constantly changing collection of contemporary work and regular visiting exhibitions.^[1] Scotlands national arts companies are directly funded by the Scottish Executive. ... Aberdeen Art Gallery is the main visual arts exhibition space in the city of Aberdeen in Scotland. ... See also Impressionist (entertainment): A girl with a watering can by Renoir, 1876 Impressionism was a 19th century art movement, which began as a private association of Paris-based artists who exhibited publicly in 1874. ... Victorian can refer to: people from or attributes of places called Victoria (disambiguation page), including Victoria, Australia, people who lived during the British Victorian era of the 19th century, and aspects of the Victorian era, for example: Victorian architecture Victorian fashion Victorian morality Victorian literature This is a disambiguation page...

Museums

The Aberdeen Maritime Museum, located in Shiprow, tells the story of Aberdeen's links with the sea from the days of sail and clipper ships to the latest oil and gas exploration technology. The museum includes a range of interactive exhibits and models, including an 8.5m (28 feet) high model of the Murchison oil production platform and a 19th century assembly taken from Rattray Head lighthouse.^[2] Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Aberdeen, Scotland. ... Summary details of famous Clipper Ships (those without a separate Wikipedia Article) Ariel, 1865, 197. ... Rattray Head is a headland in Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland. ...

Provost Ross' House is the second oldest dwelling house in the city. It was built in 1593 and became the residence of Provost John Ross of Arnage in 1702. The house retains some original medieval features, including a kitchen, fire places and beam-and-board ceilings.^[3] The Gordon Highlanders Museum tells the story of one of Scotland's best known regiments. ^[4] Looking down Shiprow with Provost Rosss house on the right Provost Rosss House Provost John Ross was Lord Provost in Aberdeen, Scotland from 1710 - 1712. ... Events May 18 - Playwright Thomas Kyds accusations of heresy lead to an arrest warrant for Christopher Marlowe. ... Looking down Shiprow with Provost Rosss house on the right Provost Rosss House Provost John Ross was Lord Provost in Aberdeen, Scotland from 1710 - 1712. ... Events March 8 - William III died; Princess Anne Stuart becomes Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times. ... Gordon Highlanders Museum The Gordon Highlanders Museum is based in Aberdeen, Scotland and celebrates the story of the Gordon Highlanders which we active from 1881 to 1994. ...

The Marischal Museum holds the principal collections of the University of Aberdeen, comprising some 80,000 items in the areas of fine art, Scottish history and archaeology, and European, Mediterranean & Near Eastern archaeology. The museum is open to the public, but also provides an important resource for the University's students and researchers. The permanent displays and reference collections are augmented by regular temporary exhibitions.^[5] The Marischal Museum is the main museum in the city of Aberdeen in Scotland. ... The University of Aberdeen was founded in 1495, in Aberdeen, Scotland. ...

Festivals

Aberdeen International Youth Festival is one of Scotlandâ€™s major international cultural events and the worldâ€™s premier festival of youth arts. ...

Music

Aberdeen's music scene includes a variety of live music venues including pubs, clubs, and a number of churches with thriving choirs. The music scene is particularly prevalent in the bars of Belmont Street. Cèilidhs are also common in some of the city's halls. Popular venues include The Lemon Tree, The Tunnels, the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, and Aberdeen Music Hall. Aberdonian musicians include Evelyn Glennie and Annie Lennox. Belmont Street is a north-south street in the centre of Aberdeen, Scotland. ... A cÃ©ilidh (pronounced ) is the traditional Gaelic social dance in Ireland, Scotland and Atlantic Canada. ... The Lemon Tree is a popular music, theatre and dance venue in Aberdeen. ... The Aberdeen Arena is a 4,700-seat multi-purpose arena in Aberdeen, Scotland. ... The Music Hall is a concert hall in Aberdeen, formerly the citys Assembly Rooms, located on Union Street in the city centre. ... Evelyn Glennie on the cover of her greatest hits album. ... Ann Griselda Lennox (born 25 December 1954) is an Oscar, Brit, Grammy and Golden Globe award-winning Scottish pop musician and vocalist. ...

References

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Topics on Aberdeen

Politics:	Aberdeen City Council • Provosts and Lord Provosts • Aberdeen North^SP • Aberdeen North ^UKP • Aberdeen South ^SP • Aberdeen South ^UKP • Gordon ^UKP • Aberdeen Central ^SP
Geography:	Areas of Aberdeen • River Dee • River Don
Culture:	Theatres, Galleries, Museums and Historical Buildings • Parks and Gardens • Doric Dialect
Transport:	Aberdeen Airport • Aberdeen Railway Station
Education:	University of Aberdeen • Robert Gordon University • Aberdeen College • Secondary Schools • Primary Schools
Religion:	Diocese of Aberdeen • Bishop of Aberdeen • Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney • Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney • Presbytery of Aberdeen
Sport:	Aberdeen FC • Aberdeen GSFP RFC • Cove Rangers F.C. • Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
People:	Notable Aberdonians
In the Future:	Future Developments in Aberdeen
Related categories:	Politics, Geography, Culture, Transport, Education, Religion, Sport, People ^SPScottish Parliament Constituency; ^UKPUK Parliament Constituency For other uses, see Aberdeen (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Aberdeen-coa. ... Aberdeen City Council represents the Aberdeen City council area of Scotland. ... The Lord Provost of Aberdeen is the convener of the City of Aberdeen local authority. ... Aberdeen North is a constituency represented in the Scottish Parliament. ... Aberdeen North is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... Aberdeen South is a constituency represented in the Scottish Parliament. ... Aberdeen South is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... Gordon is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... Aberdeen Central is a constituency of the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood). ... Areas of Aberdeen, Scotland Category: ... River Dee near Braemar The Linn of Dee, small gorge near Braemar The River Dee is a 90 mile (140 km) long river, that rises in the Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and flows into the North Sea at Aberdeen. ... The article is about the Don River in Scotland. ... Doric is the name given to the dialect of Lowland Scots spoken in the north-east of Scotland. ... Aberdeen Airports main terminal building Aberdeen Airport, Aberdeen International Airport or Aberdeen Dyce Airport (IATA: ABZ, ICAO: EGPD) is the third largest airport in Scotland, and one of the UKs top 10 by number of flights [1]. The airport is located in Dyce, approximately 5 nautical miles (9... The station concourse Aberdeen railway station is a railway station in Aberdeen, Grampian, Scotland. ... The University of Aberdeen was founded in 1495, in Aberdeen, Scotland. ... The Robert Gordon University (often known as RGU) is a modern University located in Aberdeen, Scotland, with an emphasis on providing high quality higher education and research from undergraduate to doctorate level. ... Aberdeen College is the largest further education colleges in Scotland. ... The Diocese of Aberdeen (Scotland). ... The Bishop of Aberdeen is the Ordinary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen in the Province of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh. ... For the Catholic diocese, see Diocese of Aberdeen. ... The Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney is the Ordinary of the Scottish Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. ... Queens Cross Church Rubislaw Church The Presbytery of Aberdeen is one of the forty-six presbyteries of the Church of Scotland, being the local presbytery for the city of Aberdeen. ... Aberdeen Football Club is a football team from Scotland, who compete in the Scottish Premier League. ... Aberdeen Grammar School Former Pupils Rugby Club is a BT Premiership 1 club based in Aberdeen. ... Cove Rangers are a senior Scottish football club currently playing in the Highland Football League. ... Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in Aberdeen, Scotland was founded in 1780 and claims to be the sixth oldest golf club in the world. ... This is a list of notable people hailing from Aberdeen, Scotland, and the surrounding area. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Scottish Parliament (Holyrood) has 73 constituencies, each electing one Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) by the first past the post system of election, and eight additional member regions, each electing seven additional member MSPs. ... The United Kingdom House of Commons is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs). ...

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