University of Aberdeen, Public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland
Located in northeastern Scotland, the University of Aberdeen spans multiple campuses with granite buildings and modern research facilities across the city center.
Founded in 1495 as King's College, the University of Aberdeen stands as Scotland's third-oldest university and the fifth-oldest in the English-speaking world.
The university maintains a collection of over 250,000 rare books and manuscripts in its library, including medieval documents and scientific manuscripts.
The institution provides more than 120 master's degree programs with research opportunities in medicine, engineering, humanities, and natural sciences.
The university's Zoology Museum contains specimens gathered since the 1800s, including a collection of preserved animals from the North Sea region.
Location: Aberdeen City
Inception: 1495
Website: https://abdn.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 57.16500,-2.10000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19
Aberdeen's historical monuments include medieval castles, museums, a Gothic cathedral, and noble residences. The city also features parks, gardens, an active port, and a sandy beach. Surrounding areas of Aberdeen are home to traditional whisky distilleries, maritime lighthouses, and military fortifications.
'Snow Church', Aberdeen
288 m
Chapel, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
130 m
52 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
180 m
Powis Lodge, Walls (w Side) And Gates, 51 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
208 m
Music Department And Boundary Wall, 41 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
248 m
Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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29 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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Crombie Halls Of Residence, Meston Walk
279 m
1 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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Gateway, Kings College New Buildings, High Street, Aberdeen
125 m
25 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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33 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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5 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
150 m
29 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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46 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
248 m
Bank, 19 High Street, 17, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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Commemorative plaque to Aberdeen University Staff and Students who died in WW1
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Kings College New Building, High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
101 m
Library, Quadrangle, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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53 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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22 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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Commemorative plaque to Henry Scougal
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48 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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50 College Bounds And Boundary Wall To No. 50, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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42 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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44 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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15 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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Commemorative plaque to Nora Griffith
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