Garioch Heritage Centre

Garioch Heritage Centre is a four-star visitor attraction nestling in rural Aberdeenshire, strategically positioned for easy access via road and rail networks and is located approximately 30 minutes from Aberdeen City. Our site showcases an architecturally acclaimed conversion of a former industrial building, originally part of the Inverurie Locomotive Works which played a key role in the social and economic development of the area. The building's B-listing is recognition of its significance in terms of industrial heritage. It provides a captivating and fully accessible permanent exhibition space where visitors can explore the rich history of the North East of Scotland from the early 20th century to the present day.

The Heritage Centre is suitable for groups and FITs including Special Interest and Educational Groups, offers free general admission and features special exhibitions, creative arts and community initiatives. Visitors can also enjoy our delightful cafe serving tempting homebakes and light lunches.

There is on-site parking for cars and mini-buses and easy access for coach drop off and pick up.

Enrich your visit to Inverurie and the surrounding area

• Inverurie is home to Garioch Heritage Centre and a vibrant commercial sector with a rich variety of independent shops centred in the traditional market place.
• The area is renowned archaeologically for its remarkable number of standing stones and stone circles. One of the most impressive recumbent stone circles from the Neolithic/Bronze Age in Scotland lies just outside Inverurie.
• For whisky enthusiasts, your client's visit to the Heritage Centre can be complemented by a visit to Glen Garioch Distillery in the neighbouring town of Oldmeldrum.

General Admission

Travel Trade Exclusive: N
Duration: 45 minutes+
Availability: Year round, Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Group Size: 1 - 50 min/max
Pricing:

• Please allow at least 45 minutes to explore the museum.
• Entry to main exhibition.
• Light lunches, refreshments and home baking in our on-site cafe.

Travel Trade Exclusive Tours

Travel Trade Exclusive: N
Duration: 1 hour
Availability: Year round, Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Group Size: 5 - 50 min/max
Pricing:

Your clients can enjoy interactive tours guided by local experts to suit a range of interests. The following themes are available by prior arrangement:

• Storytelling: "Local Voices" – Audio Visual and in-person stories on a choice of topics including a country childhood: an insight into life in the Garioch in earlier times; a Loco Works apprenticeship: the life and work of the young folk entering adulthood in the earlier half of the twentieth century.
• The Aberdeenshire Canal – The inside story of the reclamation, conservation and installation of the last boat known to survive from this particularly ambitious local transport initiative in the first half of the 19th century. An illustrated presentation and the opportunity to actually see and discuss this unique example of waterways history in the museum.
• Fashion Through the Ages – Gain insight into what our vintage costume collection has to offer. An illustrated presentation featuring a virtual tour of our recent exhibition and a rare opportunity to see a small selection of our delicate costumes, typically kept away from public view due to their fragility.
• The History of Tait's Paper Mill – A leader in its field. Experience an illustrated presentation by those who were part of the story.
• A Lost Lifestyle – 10 household items that tell a story.
• Local Expert Led Tour