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Marischal College vs King's Museum - Old Town House

Marischal College and King's Museum - Old Town House are both rated highly by experts. On balance, Marischal College scores slightly better than King's Museum - Old Town House. Marischal College comes in at 82 with accolades from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.

Marischal College
Marischal College
8 / 10
Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1YS, Scotland
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Fodor's 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 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
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"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 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
King's Museum - Old Town House
King's Museum - Old Town House
8 / 10
University of Aberdeen, High Street, Aberdeen AB24 3HE, Scotland
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Serving as a gateway to Aberdeen University, this plain but handsome Georgian building is a great place to learn about this ancient seat of learning."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the north end of High St, the Old Town House now houses a visitor centre with information and exhibits on the history of Old Aberdeen." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This old 18C town hall which straddles the High Street is a beautiful Georgian edifice." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Across from the archway leading to King's College Chapel, this plain but handsome Georgian building was the center of all trading activity in the city before it became a grammar school, a Masonic lodge, and then a library." Full review