Guidebook for Aberdeen
Sightseeing
Lovely for walks, rain (winter gardens) or shine.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duthie Park
Polmuir RoadLovely for walks, rain (winter gardens) or shine.
The largest unbroken sand dune network in the UK and possibly Europe
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forvie National Nature Reserve (Waterside car park)
The largest unbroken sand dune network in the UK and possibly Europe
Torry Battery
Greyhope RoadGood dolphin vantage point.
Well if you want to combine Royal residence viewing (Balmoral) with a distillery tour then this is perfect. Also a bonny drive or bus journey out there.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
Well if you want to combine Royal residence viewing (Balmoral) with a distillery tour then this is perfect. Also a bonny drive or bus journey out there.
A Scottish film classic, 'Local Hero' was filmed here. Its on a very dramatic stretch of the north east coast line.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pennan
A Scottish film classic, 'Local Hero' was filmed here. Its on a very dramatic stretch of the north east coast line.
Entertainment & Activities
A bit of a hidden gem in Aberdeen on a rainy day.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
ShiprowA bit of a hidden gem in Aberdeen on a rainy day.
Pittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Its close and has a beer garden. Quite nice food too.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ferryhill House Hotel
169 Bon-Accord StIts close and has a beer garden. Quite nice food too.
Pittodrie Bar
339 King StreetBecause you can have a pre or post match pint in here :D
Blue Lamp
121 GallowgateKeep an eye out for music listings, traditional wee pub, and good venue
Fancy gastro pub style I would say in the absolute best location. I have dined here whilst watching porpoises wheel at the harbour entrance.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Silver Darling
Pocra QuayFancy gastro pub style I would say in the absolute best location. I have dined here whilst watching porpoises wheel at the harbour entrance.
Great range of whiskies and traditional service. Also one of the few bars in the old original wood panelled style. Formerly known as an 'aal mannies pub'! (old mans pub), womens' loos only recent!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grill
213 Union StGreat range of whiskies and traditional service. Also one of the few bars in the old original wood panelled style. Formerly known as an 'aal mannies pub'! (old mans pub), womens' loos only recent!
Craft brewery and ale house in Scandinavian style.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Six°North
6 Littlejohn StCraft brewery and ale house in Scandinavian style.
The Tunnels
Carnegie's BraeLive music venue
Check listings because the lemon tree is home to a range of artistic performances, and do food and drinks at lunch times too (check!)
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lemon Tree
5 W N StCheck listings because the lemon tree is home to a range of artistic performances, and do food and drinks at lunch times too (check!)
BrewDog - a NE institution taking over the world one overly hoppy pale ale at a time ...
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BrewDog Castlegate
5-9 Union StBrewDog - a NE institution taking over the world one overly hoppy pale ale at a time ...
Food Scene
Yatai Izakaya
53 Langstane PlHighly recommended Japanese cuisine
Excellent for takeaway or sit in and just round the corner and up the hill abit.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jewel In The Crown Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Aberdeen
145 Crown StExcellent for takeaway or sit in and just round the corner and up the hill abit.
Wok Wok
158 Crown StGood Chinese takeaway
Great for coffee, beer, wine and food. Not necessarily altogether but it might get that way...!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe 52
52 The GrnGreat for coffee, beer, wine and food. Not necessarily altogether but it might get that way...!
Soul food diner - big meaty portions. Be hungry!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maggie's Grill
242 Holburn StSoul food diner - big meaty portions. Be hungry!
AVO
10 Market StLike meat? Noo...
Vovem Meat & Liquor
254 Union StLike meat? Moo.
A shop that sells fish. Not sure I should be recommending a fish shop to visitors to my compact and bijou flat!
Granite City Fish Ltd
Poynernook RoadA shop that sells fish. Not sure I should be recommending a fish shop to visitors to my compact and bijou flat!
Arts & Culture
A really lovely gallery space - Please visit! Closed mondays
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aberdeen Art Gallery
SchoolhillA really lovely gallery space - Please visit! Closed mondays
King's College Chapel
College BoundsEssentials
quite close to flat with food hall
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marks & Spencer Aberdeen Union Square
quite close to flat with food hall
Co-op Food
293 Rosemount PlCo-op Food
293 Rosemount PlOddbins
10 Bon-Accord StIts a wine shop. File: essentials
Everything Else
If you are on business and suddenly find your self a suit, tie and shirt down, these guys will sort you out.
Slater Menswear Aberdeen
10 Bon-Accord StIf you are on business and suddenly find your self a suit, tie and shirt down, these guys will sort you out.
Palmerston Road
Palmerston Roadfree parking!