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What to do in Aberdeen
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University of Aberdeen
Explore the campus of University of Aberdeen, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.
Codonas Amusement Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Codonas Amusement Park during your visit to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Walk amid tropical rainforests or arid displays dotted with cacti at this beautiful garden set within a collection of large glasshouses in a pretty city park.
Cathedral of St. Machar
Cast your eyes up in this magnificent medieval cathedral to see its stunning 16th-century heraldic ceiling and original friezes in the nave.
King's College
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit King's College, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Gordon Highlanders Museum
Trace the 200-year history of the Gordon Highlanders from the Napoleonic Wars to today and discover the stories of the soldiers through displays and film.
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Get tickets for a show at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a storied theater in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.
Union Square Shopping Centre
During your trip to Aberdeen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Union Square Shopping Centre. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theater scene.
Areas of Aberdeen
Central Aberdeen
Travelers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and His Majesty's Theatre.
Dyce
Visitors highly recommend Dyce for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Formartine and Buchan Way while you're in town.
Hanover
If you're spending some time in Hanover, Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Ferryhill
While there might not be top attractions in Ferryhill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre.
Aberdeen West End
Aberdeen West End is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Queen Victoria Statue or Rubislaw Quarry.
Bridge of Don
If you're spending some time in Bridge of Don, Old Castle of Slains and Royal Aberdeen Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
