Experts' Choice Award Marischal College
What the experts agree on
Founded in 1593 as a Protestant rival to King's College, Marischal College merged with its Catholic counterpart in 1860 to create the University of Aberdeen, making it a fascinating piece of Scottish educational history.
“Marischal College, founded in 1593 by the 5th Earl Marischal, merged with King's College (founded 1495) in 1860 to create the modern University of Aberdeen.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "Founded in 1593 by the Earl Marischal (the keeper of the king's mares), Marischal College was a Protestant alternative to the Catholic King's College in Old Aberdeen." Full review
Lonely Planet "Marischal College, founded in 1593 by the 5th Earl Marischal, merged with King's College (founded 1495) in 1860 to create the modern University of Aberdeen." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This college was established in the 16C by the 5th earl-marshal in the old Franciscan monastery, which then merged with the royal college to form the university of Aberdeen." Full review
Rough Guide
