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Aberdeen Maritime Museum, hailed as one of the award winning museums in the Scotland is located on the historic Shiprow and incorporating Provost Rosss House which is built in 1593. The main theme of the museum is the relationship between the city and the sea over the ages to the present day. The museum houses one of the rare and valuable collections of artifacts which cover the shipbuilding process, fishing and port history, North Sea Oil Industry and a collection of fast sailing ships.

The viewpoint over the busy harbor from the Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a breathtaking one and the fascinating story about the citys long association with the city is a mind opener. The museum also offers special school visits regarding the topics such as Victorians at sea, oil, transport, fishing and the story of the city of Aberdeen. The young visitors can enlighten their mind by answering a range of quiz sheets and participating in small games and activities. Wide variety of events and workshops regarding maritime sciences are also conducted by Aberdeen Maritime Museum throughout the year. Read the rest of this entry »