The Robert Gordon University

RGU

RGU became a university in 1992; it was founded in 1750 by the Aberdeen merchant Robert Gordon. It has 9800 undergrads, 6000 postgrads and 660 academic staff. In 2010 it awarded an honorary degree to Donald Trump but revoked this in 2015, maybe the reason we've heard little of him since.

Address: Garthdee Road AB10 7QG
Website: rgu.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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Aberdeen Art Gallery
The Aberdeen Art Gallery is set in a Victorian building with an exquisite marble and granite main hall. On the ground floor are housed modern works including pieces by Tracy Emin and Gilbert & George, with many others. Upstairs hang more traditional paintings and sculpture. These include Impressionist pieces and workandy the Scottish Colourists. There are frequent temporary exhibitions (see website) and also display of antique silverware and decorative pieces. Columns in the main hall display the many different colours of local granite used to build the city. There is a good gift shop too. For those who like art, an afternoon could easily be spent here, but at least a quick browse is well worth it for anyone.
Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-4PMAdmission free
Drink
Triplekirks
Lively pub, the food is okay.
Sun-Thu noon-midnight, Fri Sat noon-1AM
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The Belmont Cinema
3-screen cinema showing arthouse, foreign and selected mainstream films. Went into administration on 6 October 2022, and a charity has been formed to save it; they have redevelopment plans and are fundraising in 2026. Occasional events are held in the cinema whilst it is closed.
temporarily closed
Drink
Old School House
Belhaven pub behind a granite portico, suggesting that the former school specialised in Latin, Greek and physical chastisement. Good selection of food, TV sport, beer garden and dog friendly.
Sun-Thu 10AM-11PM, Fri Sat 10AM-1AM