How did the North Sea’s monsters go extinct? Where have Scotland’s fairies gone? What happened to the psychic powers of the Highlanders? This exhibition curated by University of Aberdeen Collections showcases rare books and museum items to investigate myths, misconceptions and fantasies of ‘the North’, and how these have been dispelled or transformed.
Find out more about Monsters of the Deep in Aberdeen Art Gallery’s major exhibition exploring the impact of deep sea exploration – opening at Aberdeen Art Gallery in May 2025.
