For anybody interested in the history of one of Scotland's most famous regiments, this museum provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the brave men, who fought for their country and its future. Reopened in 1997, it contains a number of exhibitions looking at the regiment's service from the Napoleonic era, through two world wars and into the 21st century. Among the many exhibits are original uniforms, medals, weapons, hands-on interactive displays and original documentation, allowing you to truly peek into soldiers' lives of long ago. There are regular changes of temporary exhibits too. A tea-room and gift shop are on site and a beautiful garden sits behind the museum, dedicated to the memory of all those Highlanders who died in combat — a fitting tribute. The museum's opening hours vary according to season.

The University of Aberdeen Zoology Museum exhibits fascinating collections of marine life and skeletal of whales and turtles, and chemically preserved specimens of sea mammals. The museum does not charge any admission fee and serves as a paradise for history buffs or visitors interested in zoology. The museum is the largest in Northern Scotland, displaying an extensive collection of Zoological specimens. Even kids can visit the museum and they can have a pleasant experience discovering the preserved specimens.

King’s Museum is located inside the university of Aberdeen. Housing some really great artifacts and exhibits about the university, this museum is open for all. Collection also includes research material which can be used for teaching and for research.