Aberdeen Area Guidebook
Sightseeing
Dunnottar Castle
Amazing setting just south of Stonehaven.
Bullers of Buchan
Incredible cliffs with beautiful puffins nesting in season.
Recently refurbished this is a varied and relaxing space with exhibits for all ages. Great cafe too. Just 10 minutes' walk from the flat.
56 locals recommend
Aberdeen Art Gallery
SchoolhillRecently refurbished this is a varied and relaxing space with exhibits for all ages. Great cafe too. Just 10 minutes' walk from the flat.
Great exhibits about Aberdeen's rich history - shipping, fishing, oil and gas and much more.
116 locals recommend
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
ShiprowGreat exhibits about Aberdeen's rich history - shipping, fishing, oil and gas and much more.
Historic building, originally part of the University - founded in 1497. The second largest granite building in the world!
52 locals recommend
Marischal College
Historic building, originally part of the University - founded in 1497. The second largest granite building in the world!
Pronounced 'fittie' if you are asking for directions! Fabulous old fishermen's cottages and historic buildings, at the far end of the beach and opposite Aberdeen's busy harbour.
16 locals recommend
Footdee
Pronounced 'fittie' if you are asking for directions! Fabulous old fishermen's cottages and historic buildings, at the far end of the beach and opposite Aberdeen's busy harbour.
Torry Battery
Greyhope RoadGreat views of dolphins just across from Aberdeen Harbour.
St. Andrew's Cathedral
28 King StThe first Episcopal Bishop of the USA was ordained here.
Food Scene
Great vegan and vegetarian food, chilled vibe, zero waste organic store upstairs. Live music, yoga classes and more regularly.
52 locals recommend
Foodstory
11-15 Thistle StGreat vegan and vegetarian food, chilled vibe, zero waste organic store upstairs. Live music, yoga classes and more regularly.
Fabulous vegan and organic food. Great for take away lunches or eat in with a really funky roof terrace if the weather is good. Loads of good recommendations for local activities on their noticeboard.
20 locals recommend
Bonobo Cafe
73-75 Skene StFabulous vegan and organic food. Great for take away lunches or eat in with a really funky roof terrace if the weather is good. Loads of good recommendations for local activities on their noticeboard.
Neighbourhoods
Amazing historic area around Aberdeen University. Visit the old Bridge of Balgownie which was built by the 1st Lord Provost in 1254. Amazing historic houses all round about and views down to the River Don below.
43 locals recommend
Old Aberdeen
Amazing historic area around Aberdeen University. Visit the old Bridge of Balgownie which was built by the 1st Lord Provost in 1254. Amazing historic houses all round about and views down to the River Don below.
Belmont Street
Belmont StreetNice places to eat and drink, bookshops, coffee shops, Belmont independent Cinema.
Interesting Places
Wonderful caring community where able and less able live in shared accommodation, run an organic farm, nursery and bakery. Fabulous coffee shop and organic deli, with regular art exhibitions and peaceful walks around the community.
Newton Dee Village
Old Ferry RoadWonderful caring community where able and less able live in shared accommodation, run an organic farm, nursery and bakery. Fabulous coffee shop and organic deli, with regular art exhibitions and peaceful walks around the community.