Marischal College
12 minute walk from Aberdeen station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East · Free entry
Marischal College is a historic landmark in Aberdeen, originally founded in 1593 as an independent university. After merging with King’s College in 1860, it eventually transitioned from an academic site to the headquarters for the City Council. Today, it stands as the second largest granite building in the world.
The site is famous for its striking silver-white pinnacles and "granite cage" frontage. Notable features include the Mitchell Hall, which houses a large stained-glass window depicting the university’s history, and Greyfriars Church, which is uniquely incorporated into the college’s southern tower and spire.
Visitors can enjoy the impressive quadrangle and see a statue of King Robert the Bruce located just outside. The grounds also feature a modern "dancing fountain" with alternating patterns. While much of the interior provides office space, the building offers public access to services within its restored historic walls.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Civic building
- Good for
- Architecture, Churches, abbeys & cathedrals, Historic monuments, Local & social history
- Characteristics
- Gothic, Victorian
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Aberdeen station — 12 min walk, 0.9 km
Other places near Aberdeen
- Tivoli Theatre — 1 min walk from the station
- The House of Botanicals — 4 min walk from the station
- City of Aberdeen Distillery — 5 min walk from the station
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum — 6 min walk from the station
- Union Terrace Gardens — 7 min walk from the station
- Music Hall — 7 min walk from the station