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aberdeenshire’s
cultural
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Embrace Scottish culture in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire,
and use our guide to pick the perfect option for your exciting
cultural day out...
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Arts and culture in Aberdeenshire
The north east of Scotland has always been a rich breeding ground for the arts
and many major artists, designers, architects and musicians took their first tentative
steps in Aberdeen and the shire. The inspiring granite buildings of Aberdeen
and landmark architecture throughout the area has provided locals and visitors
with a visual feast for hundreds of years...
The magnificent Georgian mansion, Duff House.
Designed by William Adam
Duff House
Unpick the tale of two Williams – William Duff, owner of
Duff House, and William Adam, its architect. The two fell
out over money during the creation of this splendid early
Georgian mansion, leading to a five-year court case. As
home to noted art collectors, Duff House has long been
adorned with magnificent paintings. It later played an active role in the Second World War. Today, Duff House is
a country house gallery, containing a collection of important works from the National Galleries of Scotland and the
Magdalene Sharpe Erskine Trust.
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Admire ‘The Pergola’ oil painting by Sir John Lavery, an
Irish painter who studied at the Glasgow School of Art.
Enjoy this rare opportunity to view this masterpiece, last
exhibited in 1940. On display until October 2019. Learn
the many stories of Duff House’s history, from a royal
visit to its wartime use as a prisoner of war camp. Admire
architect William Adam’s tremendous vision, including
elaborate masonry carved in Queensferry and shipped to
Banff. Walk about 2 miles to the Bridge of Alvah, passing
Duff ice house and the striking neo-Gothic mausoleum.
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