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St Machar’s Cathedral Transepts are free to visit.

Opening times

1 April – 31 October

  • Daily 9.30am to 4.30pm

1 November – 31 March

  • Daily 10am to 4pm

How to get here

The Transepts are on the charming historic streets of Old Aberdeen.

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Address

The Chanonry
Aberdeen
AB24 1RQ

National Grid reference:

NJ 939 087

Facilities

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No dogs except assistance dogs
Aerial view of St Machar's Cathedral at sunset with twin spires and surrounding graveyard.

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