Dating from 1545, the oldest surviving town house in Aberdeen is home to the city’s newest attraction, celebrating the pioneering people of Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland who have not only shaped the city but have also helped transform the world. People give a city its character and culture and your client can discover the stories and achievements of more than 100 remarkable individuals from Aberdeen and the North-East in new interactive displays. They include innovators, scientists, life savers, writers, sporting champions and starts of stage and screen. They range from singer and activist Annie Lennox to world innovator Thomas Blake Glover, and football legend Sir Alex Ferguson.
Their stories are brought to life in 10 themed displays which are full of fascinating facts to read, audio-visual content and hands-on interactives to enjoy.
Group Welcome
15 minutes duration, 6-20 min/max group size.
Available 7 days a week, year-round on request.
Price: £5 + VAT per person
Inclusions:
- Personalised welcome outside the magnificent Provost Skene’s House.
- A synopsis of the must-see inspirational individuals, highlighting the key pieces the group must visit when exploring the town house independently after the welcome.
- Highlighting interesting facts about Provost Skene’s House history and the redevelopment project that was completed in 2021.
Express part-Guided Tour
1 hour duration, 12 max group size.
Available 7 days a week, year-round on request.
Price: £220 + VAT per group
Inclusions:
- Part-guided visit providing an insight into the history of the building and highlighting some of the marvels that are recognised in Provost Skene’s House.
- Your clients can then explore the display’s before joining the guide once again in the exquisite Painted Gallery, learning about the fascinating history of the room that dates back to 1626. The guide will then highlight the remaining must-see displays.
After Hours Experience
1 hour duration, 25-40 min/max group size.
Available 7 days a week, year-round on request.
Available from 18:00.
Price: £1,000
Inclusions:
- Exclusive use of Provost Skene’s House, where your clients can explore the town house independently experiencing the 10 themed displays and stunning building without the crowds.
Upsells:
- Themed talk available on request, additional charge
- Additional hour for £600
- Guided tour of the gallery – price dependent on group size, available on request.
- Drinks reception – including canapés, prosecco. Prices from an additional £18 per person*
- 3 canapés and a 175ml glass of wine £18.
- Light lunch and loaf cake with tea & coffee £15.
- 175ml glass of wine and 3 item buffet per person £18.
Glass of prosecco and 3 taster bowls per person £24.
* Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
On-Site
- Accessibility: Due to the historic nature of the house we are sorry that the upper floors of the building are not accessible to wheelchair users or visitors with restricted mobility. The upper floors are reached by a winding stone staircase which visitors with restricted mobility may find difficult. Please watch out for low ceilings and uneven floors as you make your way round the building.
- Interactive exhibits.
- Coach drop off available on adjacent street.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All tours, except for the After Hours Experience tour, will take place during Provost Skene’s House opening hours.
A 28-day cancellation policy applies to all experiences.
Payment terms available on request.
Reservations should be made at least 14 days in advance.
Confirm final numbers 7 days in advance.
Blackout dates 24, 25, 26, 31 Dec and 1-2 Jan.
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