Garthdee
Garthdee
The Garthdee campus, in a peaceful riverside setting, started life as home to Gray's School of Art and the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment. In 1998, its development began with the building of Aberdeen Business School (then known as the Faculty of Management), designed by renowned architect Norman Foster.
The campus continued to grow with the addition of the Faculty of Health & Social Care in 2002 (home to the Schools of Health Sciences, Nursing & Midwifery and Applied Social Studies) and the £11million sports centre, RGU:SPORT, in 2005. Many of the University's administrative departments have been rehomed at Garthdee and other support facilities are also there, including a nursery and medical practice.
From September 2013, all teaching will be centred at Garthdee.
The University is committed to the development of the campus through its Masterplan, with ambitious plans for future growth.
Campus Tour
How to get there
The Garthdee campus is situted to the south of the city centre, on the outskirts of Aberdeen. It can be accessed by all forms of transport such as Train, Bus, Plane and Car.
By Train
The Garthdee Campus is best accessed from the Railway Station by either taxi or bus.
A taxi will take approximately 15 minutes and will cost around £5.00.
If taking the bus, exit the station via the steps across from the Station Hotel. Cross Guild Street at the pedestrian crossing and turn to the left. Enter the Mall Trinity, approximately 10 yards ahead. Proceed straight through the Mall Trinity and exit on to Union Street. Turn to the right and proceed to the first bus stop. The no. 1, 2 or 9 buses will take you to Garthdee. The bus will take approximately 30 minutes and will cost £1.80.
By Bus
All buses arriving in Aberdeen will either proceed to the Bus Station, or travel along Union Street. If arriving at the Bus Station, follow the same instructions as for the Railway Station above.
If arriving on Union Street, take either the no. 1, 2 or 9 buses from any of the designated bus stops on the south side of Union Street. The bus will take approximately 30 minutes from Union Street and will cost £1.80.
For more information on bus services in Aberdeen, please click on the link below:
By Plane
Aberdeen Airport is situated approximately 7 miles from the city centre. A taxi from the airport will take approximately 20 minutes (longer at peak times) and will cost around £15.00
The No 27 bus will take you from the airport to the Bus Station, where you can follow the instructions in the "By Bus" section above. The journey by bus will take approximately 35 minutes and will cost £1.80.
Further information on Aberdeen Airport can be found by clicking on the following link:
By Car
For directions to the Garthdee Campus, please click on the map below:
If you would prefer more detailed directions on how to access the Garthdee Campus by road, please click on the link below:
Although the Garthdee Campus is easily accessible by road, parking is very limited and should always be arranged in advance.
For more information on parking, please see Parking Information
If you are using 'Sat Nav' for directions to the Campus the postcodes are:
- Aberdeen Business School - AB10 7QE
- Faculty of Health and Social Care - AB10 7QG
- Gray's School of Art - AB10 7QG
- Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and the Built Environment - AB10 7QB
- RGU:Sport - AB10 7GE
Facilities at Garthdee
Robert Gordon University has committed £60 million to its Garthdee campus in recent years, with excellent facilities for its students and the local community, who are able to make use of facilities such as the nursery, sports centre, medical centre and library.
Clinical Skills Centre
The Clinical Skills Centre is just one of the many practical learning areas within the Faculty of Health and Social Care. It aims to promote the development of clinical skills through fostering learning, educational innovation, collaboration and research to achieve the highest possible standard of care for patients and clients.
RGU: Sport
Robert Gordon University has invested over £11 million in a state-of-the-art sports facility, which sees a dramatic improvement in sporting infrastructure available for the region and also acts as a social hub for the Garthdee campus. The facility features a 25m swimming pool, three gyms, climbing wall and bouldering room, cafe bar, three exercise studios and a vast sports hall.
Health Centre
The Garthdee Medical Group is located within the Health Centre. It is extremely important that all students register with a doctor (GP) as soon as they arrive in Aberdeen to ensure they are covered in case of an emergency.
Nursery
The Treehouse Early Care and Education Centre provides high quality care and education for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.