Newhills Bowling Club

Performing arts

• P&J Live

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  The Event Complex

  Exhibition and events venue which opened in 2019, replacing the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. The biennial Offshore Europe exhibition, held in early September of odd-numbered years, is the biggest event.

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• Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve

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  34 hectares of lowland heath.

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Old Aberdeen

• Zoology Museum

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  This museum is on the ground floor of the university's Zoology Dept. It has a big collection of specimens, from protozoa to the great whales. Exhibits include taxidermy, skeletons, skins, fluid-preserved specimens and models.

  Hours

  Closed until further notice

  Price

  Free

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• Cruikshank Botanic Garden

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  4.5 hectare (11-acre) garden including an arboretum.

  Hours

  Daily 9AM-4:30PM (Oct to Mar); 9AM-7PM (Apr to Sep)

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• Sir Duncan Rice Library

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  Striking modern building by St Machar Park west side of the campus. It's accessible to the public, with a ground floor gallery for exhibitions.

  Hours

  Mon-Fri 8AM-10PM, Sat 9AM-10PM, Sun 11AM-10PM

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• Hazlehead Park

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  Large 180-hectare park on land granted to the city by King Robert the Bruce in 1319. Gardens include the Queen Mother Rose Garden, and the North Sea Memorial Garden to remember the 167 people killed on the Piper Alpha oil rig in 1988. There's a small petting zoo Pets Corner (charging £3), two golf courses, a hedge maze and cafe. Dogs welcome.

  Hours

  Daily 9AM until an hour before dusk

  Price

  Free

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