Marischal College, Gothic Revival building in Aberdeen, Scotland
The granite facade of Marischal College extends along Broad Street, featuring intricate stone carvings, pointed arches, and ornate window tracery throughout its five floors.
Established in 1593 as Aberdeen's second university, Marischal College underwent major construction between 1837 and 1906 under architect Archibald Simpson's direction.
The Mitchell Hall contains stained glass windows depicting the history of the university, while also maintaining collections from the former Marischal Museum.
Since 2011, Marischal College functions as Aberdeen City Council headquarters, offering administrative services and corporate office spaces in the city center.
The structure stands as the second largest granite building worldwide, with its pale gray stone facade stretching across an entire city block.
Location: Aberdeen City
Location: Aberdeen
Inception: 1593
Architects: Archibald Simpson
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Floors above the ground: 5
Elevators: 6
GPS coordinates: 57.14966,-2.09683
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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