subject: Aberdeen Maritime Museum – Discover the History of the North Sea Adventures [print this page] Aberdeen Maritime Museum Discover the History of the North Sea Adventures
Scotland, a country located within the island of the United Kingdom is a must see when contemplating a much awaited vacation. The country adjacent to the North Sea is a historical and traditional state that boasts a plethora of attractions for a discerning sightseer to enjoy. However, one of Scotland's renowned attractions known as the Aberdeen Maritime Museum situated in Aberdeen is a landmark that is sure to capture the eye of the visitor.
The museum's picturesque location is also a breathtaking attraction as it overlooks the Shiprow Harbour and in close proximity lies a former church, Provost Ross' House (considered the oldest building in the area and the building that contains the museum), a range of houses and buildings that were built in the early years of Aberdeen.
Visitors to the Aberdeen Maritime Museum will identify many objects, collections and historical knowledge depicting the city's long affiliation with the North Sea. Inside the vicinity, a sightseer can discover the many collections that contain fast sailing ships, shipbuilding, the history of the North Sea oil industry and the fishing and port history. The collections also include photographs and shipping plans that belong to some of Abardeen's premier shipbuilders such as Russell & Company Ltd, Hall, Alexander Hall and Sons, Walter Hood & Co. Ltd and Duthie and John Lewis & Co. Ltd.
Other key displays at the museum are paintings, oilrig models, clipper ships, north boat material, fishing equipment and commercial trawlers. A detailed tour of the marine environment is also available for the enthusiastic viewer to partake in. The Aberdeen Maritime Museum, which was established in the year 1984, has become an award winning exhibition centre and is acknowledged as one of the finest attractions in Scotland.
The complex further houses a leading eatery known as the Lights Cafe that provides a visitor with a mouth-watering menu with splendid settings for a memorable meal. The building also contains a souvenir shop that sells crafts, books, music and gifts. Travellers looking for hotels in Aberdeen to match your accommodation requirements will find the Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen an ideal choice. This lodging option is among the finest Aberdeen hotels in the city that offer abundant facilities for a memorable holiday.
