Guidebook for Aberdeen
Food Scene
Great independent coffee-shop (if a little bit hipsterish!). Great food, cosy atmosphere, and always toasty inside.
52 locals recommend
Foodstory
11-15 Thistle StGreat independent coffee-shop (if a little bit hipsterish!). Great food, cosy atmosphere, and always toasty inside.
Great Asian takeaway (Thai and Chinese). Close to the flat, with plenty of options. Tastes authentic and unlike many other Thai/Chinese takeaways they don't throw in a ton of MSG.
Fusion
573 Holburn StGreat Asian takeaway (Thai and Chinese). Close to the flat, with plenty of options. Tastes authentic and unlike many other Thai/Chinese takeaways they don't throw in a ton of MSG.
Best fish and chips in Aberdeen. Have existed and flourished for a long, long time -- practically a local icon. Sit in or takeaway.
6 locals recommend
The Ashvale
42-48 Great Western RdBest fish and chips in Aberdeen. Have existed and flourished for a long, long time -- practically a local icon. Sit in or takeaway.
Toasted sandwiches, with a twist. A new business that's been making headlines in the region.
6 locals recommend
Melt
13 Belmont StToasted sandwiches, with a twist. A new business that's been making headlines in the region.
Entertainment & Activities
Independent movie theatre that screens both mainstream movies and lower-budget, foreign films of all types.
17 locals recommend
Belmont Filmhouse
49 Belmont StIndependent movie theatre that screens both mainstream movies and lower-budget, foreign films of all types.
Battle Grounds Paintball
Woodlands RoadPaintball, archery, bubble football. Everything, really. Great fun.
Sightseeing
An old battlement built to watch over the harbour during World War One and Two. Great views on a good day, and you can occasionally see dolphins.
25 locals recommend
Torry Battery
Greyhope RoadAn old battlement built to watch over the harbour during World War One and Two. Great views on a good day, and you can occasionally see dolphins.
A bit out of the way, but the real gate to the Scottish Highlands. Stunning scenery, it's has to be one of the more remote towns in the United Kingdom. Highland Games every start of autumn, attended by the queen and other members of the royal family.
30 locals recommend
Braemar
A bit out of the way, but the real gate to the Scottish Highlands. Stunning scenery, it's has to be one of the more remote towns in the United Kingdom. Highland Games every start of autumn, attended by the queen and other members of the royal family.
Parks & Nature
Duthie Park
Great Southern RoadBig park, landscaped grounds. A nice place to take a walk or a jog.
Shopping
Open every day, 24/7. Good prices, and great selection. Also has a McDonald's attached.
11 locals recommend
Asda Bridge of Dee Superstore
Garthdee RoadOpen every day, 24/7. Good prices, and great selection. Also has a McDonald's attached.
Arts & Culture
Spectacular castle, beautifully designed. Couldn't hold off during a siege, you would think, but a brilliant example of Early Modern Scottish architecture.
11 locals recommend
Tolquhon Castle
Spectacular castle, beautifully designed. Couldn't hold off during a siege, you would think, but a brilliant example of Early Modern Scottish architecture.
Another castle, this one was besieged during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. You can see why it took so long to break into! An architectural marvel sitting atop a geological marvel.
175 locals recommend
Dunnottar Castle
Another castle, this one was besieged during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. You can see why it took so long to break into! An architectural marvel sitting atop a geological marvel.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed atmosphere, good food and some great events, such as Super Smash Bros. tournaments (N64). You can suggest the songs that get played, too, through their app.
The Triplekirks
SchoolhillRelaxed atmosphere, good food and some great events, such as Super Smash Bros. tournaments (N64). You can suggest the songs that get played, too, through their app.