Aberdeen

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Aberdeen featuring a square or plaza, night scenes and a city
Aberdeen featuring a square or plaza, night scenes and a city
Aberdeen showing modern architecture and interior views
Marischal Museum featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes
Aberdeen showing night scenes, a city and heritage elements

Where to stay in Aberdeen

Marischal Museum which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Central Aberdeen

4.5/5(126 area reviews)

Travelers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and His Majesty's Theatre.

Central Aberdeen
Coming into land at Aberdeen airport

Dyce

4/5(21 area reviews)

Visitors highly recommend Dyce for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Formartine and Buchan Way while you're in town.

Dyce
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Hanover

If you're spending some time in Hanover, Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Hanover
Autumn colours at Brig o' Balgownie, Aberdeen, Scotland

Bucksburn

3/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Bucksburn like its breweries and golf courses, and Auchmill Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.

Bucksburn
I love the Winter Gardens in Aberdeen. Constantly changing throughout the year. This is the fern house in April 2015. There's lots of information about the different plants and why they are grown too.

Ferryhill

While there might not be top attractions in Ferryhill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre.

Ferryhill
Playground in Rubislaw playing fields This is one of seven children's playgrounds in the West End of Aberdeen that I visited in the course of an eighty minute dog walk. The others are mainly for younger children. The seven are Rubislaw, Kepplestone, Johnston Gardens, Craigiebuckler, Airyhall, Craigielea and Thorngrove.

Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Queen Victoria Statue or Rubislaw Quarry.

Aberdeen West End
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street Aberdeen Scotland
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Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Union Square Aberdeen Scotland
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Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
South Deeside Road Aberdeen Scotland
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Royal Athenaeum Suites

Royal Athenaeum Suites

3.5 out of 5
15 Union Street Aberdeen Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and Tolbooth ...
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Aberdeen Serviced Apartments: Charlotte street

Aberdeen Serviced Apartments: Charlotte street

4 out of 5
50 Charlotte St Aberdeen Scotland
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre ...
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Apartrooms

Apartrooms

4 out of 5
Marywell Aberdeen Scotland
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Popular places to visit

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Union Square Shopping Centre

During your trip to Aberdeen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Union Square Shopping Centre. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theater scene.

Union Square Shopping Centre
View of Aberdeen skyline from inside the docks or harbor area

Aberdeen Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

Aberdeen Harbour
Aberdeen University King's College building captured on a beautiful late summer morning. Founded in 1495 this is one of Scotland's oldest universities; the crown tower and chapel date from 1500.; Shut

University of Aberdeen

Explore the campus of University of Aberdeen, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

University of Aberdeen
Part of the #lookagainfestival in Aberdeen. Making you think about the city around you.

His Majesty's Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at His Majesty's Theatre during your stay in Aberdeen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theater scene.

His Majesty's Theatre
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Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Though Aberdeen Royal Infirmary might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Aberdeen while you are here.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland: Terrace outside refectory on Level 2 of the Riverside East building. The terrace is accessed through the refectory and provides exterior space on days of good weather.

Robert Gordon University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Robert Gordon University, during your travels in Aberdeen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

Robert Gordon University

Things to do

Small-Group Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

$19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Small-Group Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen

Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen

$125
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

$20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

$75
per adult
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen
Discover the Aberdeen Gin School

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
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