Union Street

Castlegate

Old Aberdeen

King's College

St Machar's Cathedral

William Wallace Statue

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

Provost Skene's House

Maritime Museum

Craigievar Castle

Fyvie Castle

Balmoral

Whisky Trail

Union Street

The main shopping street in Aberdeen, the buildings and streets of the area, are made entirely of granite, as is much of the city, which explains Aberdeen’s nicknames — The Silver City and the Granite City.

Castlegate

The historic centre of Aberdeen with its ancient Market Cross and the magnificent Salvation Army Citadel at one end and the Town House at the other.

Old Aberdeen

To the north of the city is one of the oldes and most delightful areas of Aberdeen, where many of the major historic attractions are situated. A walk around this area is highly recommended.

King's College

One of Scotland’s best known universities, it was founded in 1495 and and is most famous for its beautiful campus and the Chapel’s exquisite wood-carvings.

St Machar's Cathedral

Known for its unusual twin spires and castle-like fortified appearance, there has been a holy building here since  560 AD. Its interior is as charming as its exterior is forbidding and visitors often like to wander around the graveyard and look at the headstones.

William Wallace Statue

Standing proudly outside the theatre is a statue of one of Scotland’s most beloved and controversial figures. A symbol of the fiercely independent character of the country, it is inscribed with a saying, 'I tell you a truth, liberty is the best of all things, my son, never live under any slavish bond'.

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

Located near the site of Wallace's execution at Smithfield, the hospital is famous for a plaque dedicated to the Scottish patriot, and is a popular site for patriots and other interested people, who often leave flowers.

Provost Skene's House

Named after a wealthy merchant who lived here in the 17th century, this is an attractive period museum, complete with rooms furnished in 17th, 18th and 19th century fashions and a monthly exhibition of past costume fashions.

Maritime Museum

The museum is a five-star award-winning museum which tells the story of the city's long relationship with the Sea. This museum has a unique collection covering subjects of shipbuilding, fast sailing ships, fishing and port history, and is the only place in the UK where you can see displays on the North Sea oil industry. Admission is free.

Craigievar Castle

One of the more popular attractions along Grampian’s famed Castles of Scotland Trail, this 17th century castle was once owned by the brother of the Bishop of Aberdeen. With a certain fairy-tale air to its construction, it is one of the finer examples of a baronial tower house.

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Fyvie Castle

A magnificent fortress and a major attraction in its own right, Fyvie is popular not only for its impressive appearance, with architecture spanning its full 800-year history, but also an excellent art collection.

Balmoral

The Scottish residence of the English Royals, visitors often stop by for a quick look around, as it is only open to the public when the queen is absent. Visitors can see the gardens, exhibitions and a few of the public rooms.

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Whisky Trail

Scotland is famous for its whiskies and a popular activity is to visit the various distilleries. The most famous is the Glenfiddich establishment, but the Macallan, Glenlivet and other distilleries are all worth a look-see.