Guidebook for Aberdeen

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Calum&Wing
Guidebook for Aberdeen

Sightseeing

Even when it is packed with students rushing to their next lecture, the historic King's College campus is an excellent place for a quiet walk
23 locals recommend
University of Aberdeen Library
23 locals recommend
Even when it is packed with students rushing to their next lecture, the historic King's College campus is an excellent place for a quiet walk
Vast and relatively well hidden, Seaton Park is one of Aberdeen's greatest gardens and is sadly under-used
35 locals recommend
Seaton Park
Don Street
35 locals recommend
Vast and relatively well hidden, Seaton Park is one of Aberdeen's greatest gardens and is sadly under-used
If you are a maniac you might want to try surfing. Otherwise the esplanade is a great place for a walk, jog, cycle or to enjoy a concealed libation whilst breaking a few local bylaws
56 locals recommend
Aberdeen beach
Esplanade
56 locals recommend
If you are a maniac you might want to try surfing. Otherwise the esplanade is a great place for a walk, jog, cycle or to enjoy a concealed libation whilst breaking a few local bylaws
A mad industrialist wants to concrete over this historic green-space. The Onion Terraces may be long gone but the park is still a great place to visit
12 locals recommend
Union Terrace Gardens
Union Terrace
12 locals recommend
A mad industrialist wants to concrete over this historic green-space. The Onion Terraces may be long gone but the park is still a great place to visit
Now council offices the Gothic Styled Marischal College is the second largest granite structure in the World and (along with Du Cane Court in Balham) is said be one of Hitler's favourite UK buildings
52 locals recommend
Marischal College
52 locals recommend
Now council offices the Gothic Styled Marischal College is the second largest granite structure in the World and (along with Du Cane Court in Balham) is said be one of Hitler's favourite UK buildings

Shopping

Who doesn't love discount clothing? ...well nudists maybe.
TK Maxx
Bedford Road
Who doesn't love discount clothing? ...well nudists maybe.
One of Aberdeen's top Shopping Malls. The Cookie stand is not part of the Food Court (the cookie stand is [downstairs]. Its not like we're talking quantum physics here)!
30 locals recommend
Bon Accord Aberdeen
25 George St
30 locals recommend
One of Aberdeen's top Shopping Malls. The Cookie stand is not part of the Food Court (the cookie stand is [downstairs]. Its not like we're talking quantum physics here)!
Giant Mall with Multiplex Cinema that has been killing the high street ever since it opened. Yo Sushi, Apple Store, various hipster tat and all the other usual suspects can be found here.
122 locals recommend
Union Square
122 locals recommend
Giant Mall with Multiplex Cinema that has been killing the high street ever since it opened. Yo Sushi, Apple Store, various hipster tat and all the other usual suspects can be found here.
It has a Primark...nuff said
Argos Aberdeen Trinity Centre
Union Street
It has a Primark...nuff said

Essentials

Food Glorious Food! (and other household goods)
Sainsbury's
Berryden Road
Food Glorious Food! (and other household goods)

Entertainment & Activities

Bowling, Arcades, Rides, Skeeball and site of the worlds northern-most (and perhaps last in Scotland) Wimpy Restaurant
28 locals recommend
John Codona's Pleasure Fairs Ltd
Beach Boulevard
28 locals recommend
Bowling, Arcades, Rides, Skeeball and site of the worlds northern-most (and perhaps last in Scotland) Wimpy Restaurant

Drinks & Nightlife

Go here! Drink Beer!
27 locals recommend
BrewDog Aberdeen
17 Gallowgate
27 locals recommend
Go here! Drink Beer!
If BrewDog is too busy or you fancy some cocktails instead, go here!
18 locals recommend
Six°North
6 Littlejohn St
18 locals recommend
If BrewDog is too busy or you fancy some cocktails instead, go here!

Everything Else

No longer paved with gold but still a good place to park if you're seeing anything at HMT or the Music Hall.
Golden Square
Golden Square
No longer paved with gold but still a good place to park if you're seeing anything at HMT or the Music Hall.
What goes up...
22 locals recommend
Aberdeen International Airport
22 locals recommend
What goes up...
Because airbnb wont let me label Aberdeen Railway Station (?) This place is opposite (station can also be accessed form Union Square Mall) Choo choo!
6 locals recommend
Station Hotel
Arduthie Road
6 locals recommend
Because airbnb wont let me label Aberdeen Railway Station (?) This place is opposite (station can also be accessed form Union Square Mall) Choo choo!

Arts & Culture

I once saw Electric Six play here! Oh and Dara O'Brien
25 locals recommend
Music Hall station
25 locals recommend
I once saw Electric Six play here! Oh and Dara O'Brien
Aberdeen's premiere theatre venue.
71 locals recommend
His Majesty's Theatre (HMT)
Rosemount Viaduct
71 locals recommend
Aberdeen's premiere theatre venue.
Going to a conference, gig or trade show? chances are it will be here.
12 locals recommend
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre
Exhibition Avenue
12 locals recommend
Going to a conference, gig or trade show? chances are it will be here.