PROVOST SKENES HOUSE

The house of Sir George Skene, who was once a very prosperous merchant of great wealth and is now one of the oldest standing residences in the city of Aberdeen. A unique addition to the places to go in Aberdeen this house has now been turned into an excellent museum that displays locally sourced artifacts, costumes of the period and even religious paintings.

The house of Sir George, who was a prosperous merchant coming from great wealth has now been turned into an excellent museum. The house was built in 1545 and is now the oldest standing residence in the entire city. The museum puts on display some amazing artifacts that belong to the local region, religious paintings and even vibrant costumes of the period. The rooms of the house have been refurbished and furnished to represent the style and lifestyle of the 17th to 19th century. Visitors are enchanted by the amazing painted wooden ceilings that cover the picture gallery. The house also has a popular cafe on its grounds and visitors enjoy the delectable treats they serve. After a major renovation in October 2021, the house now has additional amazing exhibits and also includes displays that are related to famous people from the city. Guests also get to shop at the on-site souvenir shop which is located on the grounds of the estate of one of the best places to visit in Aberdeen. 

Location: Marischal Square, Guestrow, Aberdeen AB10 1AS, United Kingdom

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM

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Highlights

• Visitors get to enjoy various locally sourced artifacts, religious paintings and vibrant costumes belonging to the 15th -19th century in this museum.
• The rooms of the house represent the lifestyle and structure and style from the 17th to 19th centuries.
• Visitors get to explore the various excellent exhibits that display the famous people of the city. 
• Visitors can also indulge in a little get Shopping from the on-site souvenir shop and enjoy delectable treats at the popular Cafe located on site.