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St Machar's Cathedral

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St Machar’s is the granite cathedral of Old Aberdeen, its twin western towers capped with spires added in the 15th century. The showpiece inside is the flat oak ceiling of about 1520, painted with 48 heraldic shields of the kings and bishops of Europe. It stands above Seaton Park and the Don. Open and free, with donations welcome. Aberdeen station is a few kilometres south in the centre.

More places to visit near St Machar's Cathedral

Photo of Seaton Park, a garden in Aberdeen, north east Scotland.

Seaton Park

Garden near Aberdeen

Riverside park in Old Aberdeen below St Machar's Cathedral, with a formal rose garden and Don-side walks.

0.5 km N

Photo: Bridge of Balgownie, a viewpoint in Aberdeen, north east Scotland.Highlight

Bridge of Balgownie

Viewpoint near Aberdeen

Steeply arched medieval bridge over the Don at Old Aberdeen, one of Scotland's oldest surviving bridges.

0.9 km N

Photo of Aberdeen Beach, a beach in Aberdeen, north east Scotland.Highlight

Aberdeen Beach

Beach near Aberdeen

Long city beach curving between the Dee and Don with a broad promenade below Aberdeen's granite skyline.

2.5 km SE

Photo of Footdee (Fittie), a visitor attraction in Aberdeen, north east Scotland.Highlight

Footdee (Fittie)

Attraction near Aberdeen

Planned 1809 fishing village of squared cottages at the harbour mouth, a preserved corner of old Aberdeen.

3 km SE

Photo of Johnston Gardens, a garden in Aberdeen, north east Scotland.

Johnston Gardens

Garden near Aberdeen

Small ornamental city garden in Aberdeen's west end with a pond, rockery, waterfalls and bridges.

4.7 km SW

Photo of Balmedie Beach, a beach near Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.Highlight

Balmedie Beach

Beach near Newburgh

Long dune-backed sandy beach in Balmedie Country Park north of Aberdeen.

9.9 km NE