Things to Do in Aberdeen

The collection of Aberdeen Art Gallery spans over 700 years and is made of a staggering range of many amazing artists, makers, and designers. The gallery has been acquiring some of the most wonderful contemporary artworks for the last 130 years. The current time, it has been recognized as a collection of national significance and is also regarded to be one of the finest art galleries in the UK.

The Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a journey of discovery and is nestled close to a busy harbor in the historic Shiprow region. A celebrated structure among the most visited tourist attractions in Aberdeen, this museum is a representation of the city’s relationship with the sea, and activities like trading, fishing, shipbuilding etc. It focuses on the discovery of not see oil and gas and how Aberdeen became the leader of global energy transition in the current time.

The Duthie park was a gift from Miss Elizabeth Crombie Duthie to Aberdeen city and was opened in 1883. The park is loved by the locals and visitors equally as they are greeted by wonderfully restored Victorian landscapes, fountains and boating ponds. The Park also has separate play areas and is regarded as one of the best indoor gardens in the entire UK.

With its popular slogan “It’s Scotland’s favorite“ the Codona’s amusement Park is one of the best tourist places to visit in Aberdeen with your friends and family. Established in 1970 the amusement park is located near the Aberdeen beach and queens links on the coast of the North Sea. There are various rides like roller coasters, Ferris wheel, carousel, go karts, bumper boats and others.

The Gordon Highlanders museum brings to life the stories of the finest regiments the British army has ever seen – the Gordon Highlanders. The regiment was composed of ordinary men including farmers, fishermen, laborers, Gillies and even aristocrats and university students. The collection and stories displayed at the museum holds a national significance and retraced the remarkable history of these valiant men.

The castle is an impressive and beautiful pink coloured structure that is an inspiration from Walt Disney Cinderella castle. It is located on a picturesque hillside and is constructed in typical Scottish baronial style. This is one of the most loved places to visit in Aberdeen and houses an impressive collection of artifacts for visitors to explore.

Balmoral castle with its rustic structure, lush landscapes and scenery is one of the most romantic places to go in Aberdeen city. This is actually a large estate house in Aberdeenshire owned by Queen Elizabeth II as one of the main residences of the British royal family and is a great example of Scottish baronial architecture. The Balmoral estate was primarily a country house and is a seven story tower that borrows its features from the medieval defensive tower houses.

The Aberdeen science Centre is among the top tourist places to visit in Aberdeen which offers various fun activities and knowledgeable experiences for the entire family. The museum has more than 60 interactive exhibits including friendly robots and the incredible OPITO theater of energy. The museum is focused on teaching the visitors how science shapes and impacts the world and everything in it.

1. Saint Machar’s Cathedral is the oldest standing structure and among the most popular places to visit in Aberdeen for its historical face value. This cathedral is believed to have been built on the site of what once belonged to a small Celtic chapel. The cathedral that stands today was founded in 1136 and the earliest work of the present building was started in the 14th century and completed in 1552.

The Tolbooth display is nestled in a former prison of Aberdeen and was opened to the general public in the year 1995. Featuring the structural style of the 17th and 18th century, this museum houses several displays on the history of the city and how crime and punishment have evolved over the centuries. The gaol cells and remaining infrastructure give an insight into the treatment and experience of prisoners and that of the rebel Jacobites.

Among the beautiful tourist places to visit in Aberdeen is the Brig O’Balgownie, a popular tourist attraction which is known for being Scotland’s oldest bridge. The rustic and historical bridge offers a very romantic setting to those who visit the crossing. It is also known as the bridge of dawn and visitors can access this attractive stone structure from the Seaton Park which is situated right next to it.

The Mercat Cross is located in Castlegate directly opposite to the popular tourist attraction of Tolbooth museum. The beautiful structure adorns a white unicorn and is an elaborate symbol of Aberdeen's right to host the market. This highly decorated medieval structure was built in 1686 by the city‘s guild of merchants.

The house of Sir George Skene, who was once a very prosperous merchant of great wealth and is now one of the oldest standing residences in the city of Aberdeen. A unique addition to the places to go in Aberdeen this house has now been turned into an excellent museum that displays locally sourced artifacts, costumes of the period and even religious paintings.

Creates castle is one of the finest Scottish baronial style castles in Aberdeen. The tower house features small Oriel windows and corner towers typically found in Scottish baronial style. Featuring beautiful painted wooden ceilings and amazing decorative work the tower is one of the most amazing places to see in Aberdeen.

Nestled in the King's College campus this botanic Garden was established in the year 1898 and is definitely among the most visited tourist attractions in Aberdeen. The beautiful green landscapes and amazing outdoorsy environment is what attracts the visitors to this peaceful 11 acre site.

Also popularly known as just St. Mary’s Cathedral, this cathedral church is a part of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland's third largest city, Aberdeen. The church is the seating place of the Bishop of Aberdeen and was opened to the general public in the 19th century. Later as the church was raised to a cathedral position, the beams and spires were added to its structure as a symbol of the change.

Old Aberdeen is a major part of Scotland’s third largest city Aberdeen and has originated as a major tourist region. Previously this was a separate area of Badami which was later incorporated into the new Abedin. Quaint cobbled roads take the visitors back in time when Monks, scholars, travelers and traders settled around this area. 

Aberdeen beach is one of the most popular recreational areas located at a short distance from the city. This amazing tourist spot has received the resort seaside award and is well loved by locals as well as visitors. The beach is accessible all year round and provides the visitors and locals with recreational activities and water sports to enjoy during their visit. 

A historic church located in the city center of Aberdeen, the kirk of Saint Nicholas uniting is also known as the mother Church of the city. Featuring a dark oak interior this church was first mentioned in a Papel document of 1151. Even till date the church retains a majority of its medieval features and decorative items, and is among the popular tourist places to visit in Aberdeen.

Situated on the popular Union Terrace street, this lush green public park and gardens is a great spot of relaxing strolls and picnics with family. Open to the general public in 1879, the sunken gardens are spread across two and a half acres of green space and vibrant flora. The place also has an amphitheatre, which contrary to popular beliefs is not a naturally occurring venue. This amazing green space is surrounded by some of the most popular attractions of Aberdeen, offering great views to the visitors.