A new ‘Safe Space’ at Aberdeen Art Gallery has been opened, which will provide help and support from specially trained staff to people who are personally suffering or suspect someone may be living with domestic abuse.
The new Safe Space at the Gallery will be staffed by people who have received additional training on mental health awareness and domestic abuse. It will be an area that can be used to seek help, or simply to reflect and remember. Location and Opening hours noted below. Support for Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence
You are not the Darkness, You are the Light
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Schoolhill
Aberdeen
AB10 1FQ
Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 11am-4pm
Getting Here
By train / bus
The Art Gallery is a 10-min walk from the train and bus stations.
By local bus
Lots of local buses stop on Union street and the Gallery is a short walk along Belmont Street. The closest bus stops are outside His Majesty's Theatre, on Blackfriars Street and Schoolhill.
https://www.firstgroup.com/aberdeen/plan-journey/journey-planner/
By bike
Bike racks near the main entrance on Schoolhill
Parking
No on-street parking outside the Gallery. The nearest car park is the NCP at Harriet Street, the Bon Accord shopping centre or Denburn.
https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/roads-transport-and-parking/parking/find-car-park
The nearest Blue Badge parking is on Schoolhill.Martine Museum is also a Safe Space and is available when open during seasonal months.
Sources;
Aberdeen Art Gallery | Aberdeen City Council
The Queen opens a 'Safe Space' at Aberdeen Art Gallery | The Royal Family