Provost Skene's House
Provost Skene's House is a historic residential building in Aberdeen's old town that functions as a museum. The structure displays the typical architecture of a wealthy merchant family's home, with rooms that convey daily life from that era.
The house was built in the 17th century and served as a residence for an influential merchant family in Aberdeen. Over time it was adapted and now demonstrates how people lived during that period.
The house is named after a prosperous merchant from the 17th century who lived here and shaped the town. The name recalls a family whose wealth came from trade and property ownership.
Access is straightforward from the street, and the various rooms connect naturally, making exploration easy to follow. Visitors should allow enough time to move through all exhibition areas at a comfortable pace and examine the displays.
Visitors can see original furniture and personal items that show what a wealthy merchant's home felt like in that era. These details offer an immediate sense of private life for a family that held sway over the town.
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