Field Trip 5 The Golden Age of Granite Walking Tour
Field Trip 5
Field Trip 5
Date
Monday 7 June 2025 | 10:00 – 11:30 GMT
Description
Aberdeen City sparkles in the sun, or it can be as grey as the clouds above it. Having granite for your local building stone can be both a blessing and a curse, but it has resulted in buildings that are nothing short of spectacular.
This short walk (approx. 1 hr) around Aberdeen city centre will explore the history of this ancient city through buildings, bridges and streets.
Start at the meeting point, up Shiprow, turn right along Union Street to Castlegate, return along Union Street to Union Terrace, turn right along Union Terrace to Schoolhill, turn right along Schoolhill to St Nicholas Church, across to Provost Skene’s house, and finish in Broadgate beside Marischal College. There will be various stops along the way to discuss points of interest and
historical stories.
Field Trip Leader
Rosslyn Nicholson
Schedule
All time in CEST
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Departure from Toulouse |
| 09:00 - 11:45 | Visit to the 2 heating plants |
| 11:45 - 13:45 | Transport and Lunch |
| 13:45 | Arrival at the “Sept Deniers” station |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | “Sept Deniers” station visit |
| 16:00 | Departure back to Toulouse |
| 16:30 | End of field trip |
Health and Safety
Participants need to be comfortable walking on uneven pavements and up and down steps and/ or curbs. Since this is an outdoor walking tour, comfortable shoes, suitable clothes for the expected weather, sun protection and a bottle of water are recommended.
Meeting Point
Depart from the conference venue at NOVA Spektrum. The meeting point is at the registration area close to the main entrance in front of hall D.
Kindly remember to:
- Bring your delegate badge.
- Be at the meeting point at least 20 mins before departure.
