Garioch heritage centre

Garioch – Geer-ee – Gaelic – Gairbheach

Place of roughness

We are open Wednesday through Sunday 10am – 4pm

Cafe Loco is open 11am – 3pm Wednesday – Sunday

The Garioch Heritage Centre can be found on the site of the old Railway Works, behind the Aldi store, in a building with a distinctive ‘sawtooth’ roof which was once the Carriage and Waggonworks building. 

Entry is free.  The Centre is a treasure trove of artefacts, photographs and information relating to the Garioch – the heart of Aberdeenshire – many displayed in a series of exhibits in the light and spacious upstairs gallery (accessible by lift). 

The Centre is staffed by friendly and welcoming volunteers, happy to share their local knowledge.   Visitors can also seek refreshment in Cafe Loco at the Garioch Heritage Centre where tea, excellent coffee, scones and fine pieces and light lunches are served (last orders 3.30pm).   

The Downstairs Gallery regularly hosts special exhibitions for which there may be a small entry charge.

Summer: (April – October) 10am – 4pm Tuesday- Sunday

Winter (November – March) 10am – 4pm Wednesday – Sunday

Cafe Loco Sunday opening throughout the year 11am – 3pm

Take a short drone tour of the Centre

Take a short drone tour of the Centre courtesy of Drone Venture Scotland.

Upcoming
EVENTS

Whether you’re looking for exhibitions, craft fairs, or something for the kids, we have something for everyone.

What People Say

“A must do for anyone visiting Inverurie. Interesting to see the history of Inverurie and the surrounding area”