Guidebook for Aberdeen

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Guidebook for Aberdeen

Parks & Nature

Duthie Park (free entry) is a fabulous park located close to the city centre, which is popular with locals and visitors alike. The play areas in Duthie Park are superb for children and are a great attraction for the park. The David Welch Winter Gardens (free entry) is a fantastic glass house complex that provides a year round indoor garden experience. It is a great place to wander and is home to many exotic plants including one of the largest collections of cacti in Britain. The park has a wonderfully spacious feel and includes open green spaces, mature deciduous and evergreen trees, superb flower beds and a cascading ornimental pond system with wetland area. The open grassed area has a band stand that is still in use, cricket is played in the summer and special events like Opera in the Park and fun days make full use of the space. There are a number of statues and commemorations dotted around the park which provide local historical interest. Duthie Park gained Aberdeen's first Green Flag Park Awards in 2013. The award is granted by Keep Scotland Beautiful and recognises quality green spaces.
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Duthie Park
Polmuir Road
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Duthie Park (free entry) is a fabulous park located close to the city centre, which is popular with locals and visitors alike. The play areas in Duthie Park are superb for children and are a great attraction for the park. The David Welch Winter Gardens (free entry) is a fantastic glass house complex that provides a year round indoor garden experience. It is a great place to wander and is home to many exotic plants including one of the largest collections of cacti in Britain. The park has a wonderfully spacious feel and includes open green spaces, mature deciduous and evergreen trees, superb flower beds and a cascading ornimental pond system with wetland area. The open grassed area has a band stand that is still in use, cricket is played in the summer and special events like Opera in the Park and fun days make full use of the space. There are a number of statues and commemorations dotted around the park which provide local historical interest. Duthie Park gained Aberdeen's first Green Flag Park Awards in 2013. The award is granted by Keep Scotland Beautiful and recognises quality green spaces.
Not really a beach, but a nice spot to view Aberdeen Harbour and the city. You can also see boats coming in and out the docks. From here you can take a ferry to Orkney/Shetlands Islands for which you would need to allocate some days for the trip + visits (check NorthLink ferries page)
Aberdeen Harbor Beach
Not really a beach, but a nice spot to view Aberdeen Harbour and the city. You can also see boats coming in and out the docks. From here you can take a ferry to Orkney/Shetlands Islands for which you would need to allocate some days for the trip + visits (check NorthLink ferries page)

Food Scene

Variety of Restaurants and shops options. Biggest shopping center in Aberdeen and the Grampian Region. Located at walking distance. Right beside the Main Bus/Railway Stations
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Union Square
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Variety of Restaurants and shops options. Biggest shopping center in Aberdeen and the Grampian Region. Located at walking distance. Right beside the Main Bus/Railway Stations
Always good, anywhere
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Starbucks
496 Union St
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Always good, anywhere
Starbucks Coffee
2-4 Upperkirkgate
It is only a take away, but we think is a good Chinese food in the neighbourhood. They also do delivery.
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Wok Wok
158 Crown St
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It is only a take away, but we think is a good Chinese food in the neighbourhood. They also do delivery.
Very fancy, not cheap, but probably the best sea food restaurant in town, with a clear/close view to the Harbour's entrance. Needs booking in advance
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The Silver Darling
Pocra Quay
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Very fancy, not cheap, but probably the best sea food restaurant in town, with a clear/close view to the Harbour's entrance. Needs booking in advance
This is a national UK pizza restaurant, you will find it everywhere. Pizza are really nice, and it is very family friendly
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Pizza Express
402-404 Union St
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This is a national UK pizza restaurant, you will find it everywhere. Pizza are really nice, and it is very family friendly
Italian style trattoria. Nice and relax atmosphere. Closest option to authentic Italian food
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Rustico
62 Union Row
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Italian style trattoria. Nice and relax atmosphere. Closest option to authentic Italian food
Italian restaurant. Nice food, a bit pricy though
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Amarone
257-259 Union St
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Italian restaurant. Nice food, a bit pricy though
Same owners as Rustico, similar concept. Not far walking distance from our flat.
Aperitivo
15 Bon-Accord Street
Same owners as Rustico, similar concept. Not far walking distance from our flat.

Getting Around

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Bus Station
Guild Street
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Just 10 minutes walk from flat
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Aberdeen Railway Station
Guild Street
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Just 10 minutes walk from flat
Aberdeen airport. 20 min drive to flat (non-peak hours)
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Aeropuerto Internacional de Aberdeen
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Aberdeen airport. 20 min drive to flat (non-peak hours)

Arts & Culture

Amazing overview of Aberdeen Oil and Gas and Maritime Museum (free). A few minutes walking distance from the flat, close to Aberdeen Harbour
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Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Shiprow
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Amazing overview of Aberdeen Oil and Gas and Maritime Museum (free). A few minutes walking distance from the flat, close to Aberdeen Harbour
This is the biggest and main theatre in Aberdeen, just few minutes walking from the flat. Check here to see what's on: http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/venues/his-majestys-theatreAlways something on
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His Majesty's Theatre (HMT)
Rosemount Viaduct
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This is the biggest and main theatre in Aberdeen, just few minutes walking from the flat. Check here to see what's on: http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/venues/his-majestys-theatreAlways something on
Aberdeen City Council headquarters. The second largest granite building in the world, after "El Escorial" in Spain
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Marischal College
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Aberdeen City Council headquarters. The second largest granite building in the world, after "El Escorial" in Spain
Formerly independent university founded in 1495 and now an integral part of the University of Aberdeen. Its historic buildings are the centrepiece of the University of Aberdeen's Old Aberdeen campus, often known as the King's or King's College campus. The focal point of the college, as well as its oldest building, is the late 15th century King's College Chapel. A number of other historic buildings remain, with others being subject to renovation and rebuilding in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the early 20th century, a great deal of expansion saw the university buildings increase around the historic college buildings. In the later 20th century, the university expanded dramatically in size, dominating Old Aberdeen and expanding out from the High Street with a number of modern buildings.
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King's College Chapel
College Bounds
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Formerly independent university founded in 1495 and now an integral part of the University of Aberdeen. Its historic buildings are the centrepiece of the University of Aberdeen's Old Aberdeen campus, often known as the King's or King's College campus. The focal point of the college, as well as its oldest building, is the late 15th century King's College Chapel. A number of other historic buildings remain, with others being subject to renovation and rebuilding in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the early 20th century, a great deal of expansion saw the university buildings increase around the historic college buildings. In the later 20th century, the university expanded dramatically in size, dominating Old Aberdeen and expanding out from the High Street with a number of modern buildings.
A few minutes walking distance from the flat. Always something on...Check: https://www.ents24.com/aberdeen-events/aberdeen-music-hall
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Music Hall station
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A few minutes walking distance from the flat. Always something on...Check: https://www.ents24.com/aberdeen-events/aberdeen-music-hall
Main Aberdeen library. A few minutes walking distance
Central Library
Rosemount Viaduct
Main Aberdeen library. A few minutes walking distance
Small theatre. Check Aberdeen Performing Arts web site to see what's on: http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/venues/the-lemon-tree
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The Lemon Tree
5 W N St
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Small theatre. Check Aberdeen Performing Arts web site to see what's on: http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/venues/the-lemon-tree
This dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress is a must when visiting the area. Just about 20 minutes drive from Aberdeen. http://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/
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Dunnottar Castle
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This dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress is a must when visiting the area. Just about 20 minutes drive from Aberdeen. http://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/
An enchanting 16th-century tower house, Crathes is surrounded by 240 hectares of formal gardens, woodland walks and rolling Scottish countryside. At the property there is a cafe, gift shop, adventure playground for children, the north-east’s only Go Ape tree top adventure, and the Arting Around studio. http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Crathes-Castle-Garden-and-Estate/
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Crathes Castle
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An enchanting 16th-century tower house, Crathes is surrounded by 240 hectares of formal gardens, woodland walks and rolling Scottish countryside. At the property there is a cafe, gift shop, adventure playground for children, the north-east’s only Go Ape tree top adventure, and the Arting Around studio. http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Crathes-Castle-Garden-and-Estate/

Essentials

Co-op Food - Aberdeen - 204 Union Street
204 Union St
Just few minutes walk from the flat. They have a good selection of essentials and also nice "ready made" food if you are having a lazy day.
Marks & Spencer Esplanade BP
North Esplanade West
Just few minutes walk from the flat. They have a good selection of essentials and also nice "ready made" food if you are having a lazy day.

Shopping

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Marks & Spencer Aberdeen Union Square
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One of Aberdeen's city centre shopping malls
Saint Nicholas Street
Saint Nicholas Street
One of Aberdeen's city centre shopping malls
Another shopping centre, with a few restaurants
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Bon Accord Aberdeen
25 George St
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Another shopping centre, with a few restaurants

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice place to eat, drink and relax
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The Albyn
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Nice place to eat, drink and relax
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Malmaison Aberdeen
49-53 Queen's Rd
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Established in 1870 as a restaurant, the name has remained unchanged from that time. Situated in the heart of Aberdeen at 213 Union Street, this traditional bar is located directly opposite the Music Hall which plays host to a wide range of concerts and shows.
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The Grill
213 Union St
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Established in 1870 as a restaurant, the name has remained unchanged from that time. Situated in the heart of Aberdeen at 213 Union Street, this traditional bar is located directly opposite the Music Hall which plays host to a wide range of concerts and shows.
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Revolución de Cuba Aberdeen
Belmont Street
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