Timeline
10:00
Enter the Aberdeen Art Gallery. Go straight to the ground floor to see the modern works by Tracy Emin and Gilbert & George, then head upstairs for the traditional paintings and the Scottish Colourists. The marble and granite main hall is best appreciated in the quiet morning light.
10:45
Walk three minutes to Books and Beans. It is a second-hand book shop with a lunch menu. It is a calm place to sit, browse, and have a snack while the gallery is still fresh in your mind.
11:15
Stroll three minutes to Ma Cameron's. This former coaching inn is a friendly Belhaven pub with good pub grub. It is a relaxed spot to finish your morning with a drink or a light meal in a historic setting.
Local tip
The gallery opens at 10:00 on weekdays and Saturdays. Arriving right at opening ensures you have the space to yourself. Books and Beans closes at 16:00, so this plan works best for a morning or early afternoon visit.
Check before you go
- Aberdeen Art Gallery: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
- Books and Beans: Mo-Su 10:00-16:00
- Ma Cameron's: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Aberdeen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).