Experts' Choice Award St Machar's Cathedral
What the experts agree on
St Machar's impressive twin towers dominate Aberdeen's skyline, a rare 15th-century fortified cathedral that blends medieval architecture with its dramatic riverside setting above the Don.
“Although the cathedral was founded in AD 580, most of the existing building dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. ”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The cathedral, which dates back to the 14C and 15C, towers above the alluvial plains of the River Don." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 15th-century St Machar's, with its massive twin towers, is a rare example of a fortified cathedral." Full review
