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Best Things to Do in Aberdeen in 1 Day

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The Best 10 Things To Do in Aberdeen, Scotland

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When to Travel to Aberdeen?

June and July: Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy. 

September: Dufftown whiskey festival. 

Hogmanay: Fireball ceremony at Stonehaven near Dunnottar Castle. Easy car access.

About Aberdeen

Once a bustling port, visited by Romans and ransacked by Vikings. Flourished in manufacturing and herring fishing. Today, an oil industry hub, brimming with entrepreneurial energy and low unemployment.

The City Center

Don't miss a leisurely stroll along Aberdeen's Union Street, the heart of the city center, where captivating Victorian granite buildings await your exploration.

Castlegate: Explore the castle  Robert Bruce snatched from the English.

Mercat Cross: Explore the heart of the city and admire the sculpted Stuart monarch portraits.

Salvation Army Citadel: Near Mercat Cross, the Citadel —a former Aberdeen Castle turned Protestant church and global charity.

Provost Skene’s House: Explore history at Provost Skene's House, an iconic landmark offering fascinating insights into the city's past.

St Nicholas Church: Discover the rich heritage of Aberdeen, an architectural marvel that holds centuries of history and beauty within its sacred walls.

St Mary’s Chapel:  Step into the enchanting world of St. Mary's Chapel. Ancient stone walls whisper tales of devotion and an ominous past.

Marischal College: Explore history at Provost Skene's House, an iconic landmark offering fascinating insights into the city's past.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum: Embark on a nautical journey in this museums filled with maritime artifacts and Aberdeen's seafaring heritage.

Old Aberdeen

Aberdeen's name comes from the Gaelic word "Aulton," meaning riverside village, and its oldest area is Castlegate.

– Must-see historical sites include King's College Chapel, Old Town House, and St. Machar Cathedral in Aberdeen.

How to Get to Aberdeen?

By plane: Convenient flights to Aberdeen from Spain and other locations; consider renting a car for weekend exploration.

By car: Reached Aberdeen by car during our England and Scotland road trip adventure.