Fantastic places to check out whether you are looking for great food choices or local attractions!
Situated in a prominent position overlooking Rosemount. The idea has been a wee while in the making – Cognito on the Corner pays tribute to the history of the building, previously known as The Old Bank of Scotland. Open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, alongside an extensive range of gin, wine, and craft beer.
We can’t wait to see you in Cognito.
In the 1900s the David Welch Winter Gardens was added to the park. Unfortunately, it was severely damaged in 1969 due to extreme gales, so it was demolished and replaced with the building we know and love today.
The ‘Winter Gardens’ now houses one of the most visited public indoor plant collections in Scotland and provides an oasis away from the typical North East weather! The Winter Gardens provides a unique venue for weddings and hosts an annual carol concert every December.
Duthie Park gained Aberdeen’s first Green Flag Park Awards in 2013. The award is granted by Keep Scotland Beautiful and recognizes quality green spaces.
Duthie Park was donated to the city by Miss Duthie in 1880 and opened to the public in 1883. It has many architectural features including a bandstand, fountains, ponds, and statues.
Within the park is the David Welch Winter Gardens, one of Europe’s largest indoor gardens and Scotland’s third most visited gardens. It houses many exotic plants, including the largest collection of cacti in Britain and the world’s only talking cactus.
The park has just undergone extensive restoration and the works have restored many of the original Victorian design features.
This is a park for all the family, with play areas and activities, including boating on the ponds and cricket on the lawns.
Robert Gordon University provides industry led undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to highly relevant awards and degrees. Situated on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK, the university provides facilities that will have a real influence on your capacity to learn.
l campuses in the UK, the university provides facilities that will have a real influence on your capacity to learn.
Just a short drive from the city’s train station and the town centre, David Lloyd Aberdeen is a unique gym and health club situated on the banks of the beautiful River Dee. With unparalleled racquets, fitness and spa facilities, plus a social scene as lively as our kids’ club, there’s something here for everyone, from early-morning swim to post-work dinner.
Artificial ski slopes open for skiing, snowboarding and tubing sessions, plus lessons and clubs.
Garthdee Retail Park is an out-of-town shopping area to the south of Aberdeen. It consists of a group of major stores located along Garthdee Road. Here you’ll find large Asda and Sainsbury’s supermarkets, a B&Q DIY warehouse, Currys PC World and Boots. Within Sainsbury’s there is an Argos store and a Sainsbury’s café.
5-a-side football chain venue with all-weather pitches for organized competitions and casual play.
Families have been gathering around the table to enjoy our famous grills and salads since 1983. For real food that’s fresh, fun, and of excellent value, bring your bunch to a Harvester near you.
The Wellington Suspension Bridge (also known as the Chain Bridge and Craiglug Bridge) is a suspension bridge crossing the River Dee from Ferryhill to Craiglug in Aberdeen, north east Scotland.
Lush site with streams, ponds, waterfalls & rockeries along with a path, bridge, ducks & a monument.
Small, preserved 17th-century jail-turned-museum with historical relics & information.
Provost Skene’s House is open to visitors following a major refurbishment. The new attraction celebrates the pioneering people of Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland who have not only shaped the city, but have also helped transform the world.
Interactive and multi-media displays on city’s maritime heritage and North sea oil and gas industry.
Riverside nature preserve known for its variety of wildlife, including waterfowl & seals.
Head out on this 4.3-km loop trail near Aberdeen, Aberdeen. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, trail running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Science centre with interactive exhibits, experiments, hands-on workshops and live shows.
A neat Tower or monument, erected in 1825, by Alexander, Duke of Gordon, in Commemoration of the successful issue of a law suit, giving him possession of Durris as Heir of Entail to the Earl of Peterborough.
Tranquil 11-acre green space established in 1898 with 2,500+ plants, several gardens & an arboretum.
Child-friendly park with waterfalls and gardens, dotted with fairytale and nursery rhyme characters.
Footdee or ‘Fittie’ as it is pronounced locally is one of Aberdeen’s hidden gems although it actually sits in plain sight. Having read about the quaint former fishing village just before my last trip to the ‘Granite City’, it sounded like the kind of place I definitely had to explore.
Public park with ponds, skateboard ramps & tennis courts, plus a kids’ playground & cycling track.
Portlethen Shore/Harbour/Creek is a Tourist attraction located at Aberdeen, GB.
The Locked Door is Aberdeen’s #1 live escape game. We offer a mind-puzzling experience so good you won’t want to escape!
Large riverside park featuring gardens, mature trees, green spaces, a playground & a toilet.
Interactive maps, uniforms and weaponry displays tracing the 200-year history of the army regiment.
Large public space with sports facilities, a playground, woodland walks and a sculpture collection.
The southern side of the entrance to Aberdeen harbour is watched over by two very different structures. The most obvious is the 37 metre high Girdleness Lighthouse built by Robert Stevenson in 1833, which stands at the tip of Girdle Ness and welcomes mariners to Aberdeen.
William Grant Stevenson (1849- 1919) designed this enormous bronze. Stevenson was born in Ratho, Midlothian and trained at the Royal Scottish Academy.
The Bruce Garden is a garden in Scotland. The Bruce Garden is situated nearby to Baxter Street, and close to Marine Scotland (Marine Laboratory).
The ultimate husky experience – your chance to drive your very own dog team on some of the best trails around.
A record-breaking Archimedes screw turbine has arrived on-site and been installed as part of the £1.2million Donside Hydro scheme taking shape in Tillydrone, Aberdeen.
We are a charitable organisation based in Aberdeen, NE Scotland, offering dolphin watching from our café and community space at Torry Battery.
Explore this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Aberdeen, Aberdeen. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for trail running and walking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring.
The Bridge of Dee or Brig o Dee is a road bridge over the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland
The Piper Alpha Disaster Bronze Memorial in Hazlehead Park Aberdeen with photos and history of the oil rig disaster
Animal attractions at Pets’ Corner in Hazlehead Park include alpacas, crossbred pigs, geese, turkey, silkie chickens, sheep, goats, shetland pony, miniature donkeys, fish, reptiles, budgies, ducks, peacock, meerkats, tortoise, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, Vader the burmese python and Lulu the pygmy goat.
Portlethen Community Woodland Park is a park in Aberdeenshire. Portlethen Community Woodland Park is situated nearby to Lethen Motors, and close to Robson Vets.
Adventure park with roller coasters and vertical drops, plus rides and attractions for younger kids.
Simple, child-friendly chain restaurant serving grilled meat, salads, pasta & seafood.
Family-run restaurant for classic Southern Italian cuisine in rough-walled space hung with pictures.
Dos Amigos is an independent authentic Spanish/Mexican restaurant situated in the heart of Aberdeen city. Two friends working together to bring the authentic taste of Spain to bonnie Aberdeen.
Italian chain restaurant for pizza & calzone on wooden boards, plus traditional pastas.
Lively Italian trattoria and pizzeria with some Asian fusion dishes, takeaway and delivery.
The Muchacho team is on a mission to bring the authentic flavours of Mexican street food to the people of Aberdeen. Made from scratch with honest, natural ingredients, our healthy feasts are created to excite the senses and celebrate the spirit of Mexico – on our streets and in your home.
Sizzle is situated opposite to Aberdeen bus station,Union square&train station.Our popular Scottish breakfast,fresh hand Pressed steak burger&Greek kebab makes us unique.it’s an amazing combination of Scottish&greek food with best possible customer service.
The FreshMex Burrito was officially Deliveroo’s most popular takeaway dish in Scotland in 2018, 2019 & 2020, 8th most popular in the UK and 44th on the worldwide list in 2020!
Unfussy, down-home eatery offering BBQ meats & sandwiches alongside Cajun cuisine plus beer & wine.
We want to bring the best of Latin American food to the streets of Aberdeen and share the flavours that define our culture. Taste the best of our cuisine, from Argentina, to Mexico, to Venezuela and beyond.
Rustic cafe with outdoor tables, for lunchtime light bites, tapas and Modern British evening meals.
Chain restaurant serving Italian & American comfort-food classics in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Sophisticated, subterranean restaurant offering steaks, seafood & other traditional comfort dishes.
Where fresh ingredients, hand-crafted cocktails, a warm smile and lively atmosphere make for a great experience, day and night.
Casual Italian chain restaurant for stone-baked pizzas and classic pastas, plus separate kids’ menu.
Welcome to Al Fresco a family-run restaurant in the heart of the Aberdeen City Centre. We are a close net team, providing high quality service, and great food prepared by our highly experienced Chefs where they produce excellent meals with a variety of appetizing alternatives and daily specials.
Spacious restaurant with bright, modern, carpeted dining rooms, for traditional fish and chips menu.
Milton on the Corner is a stylish restaurant, with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere throughout, which can be enjoyed by all the family. With exposed granite walls and worktops, brass features, sleek wood furnishings and leather-clad booths, we can cater for all occasions, including private dining events.
Welcome to The Everest, the best Nepalese and Indian restaurant in Aberdeen. With trained staff and qualified chefs, we offer you the authentic Indian and Nepalese taste. Owing to the spicy, tangy and the most basic tastes of the two cuisines, we transport you to the land of these exquisite dishes.
Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas in a relaxed space.
Chain serving specialist burgers on sourdough or brioche buns & hand-mixed milkshakes.
Welcoming seafood mainstay serving local catch in a chic, minimalist diner with express lunch deals.
Established in 1977 by Leo and Linda and later joined by son Lee, Poldino’s has been serving family favourites for over forty years. Like Italian cooking, we believe the recipe of our success is a mixture of few but quality ingredients: warm atmosphere, unassuming service and consistently good food.
Asian-inspired & Japanese chain restaurant where dishes are whisked to long communal tables.
Restaurant with bay windows, dado panelling and a corner bar, serving Japanese and Korean cuisine.
Neapolitan pizza is no ordinary pizza. The real deal comes from Naples, the best taste, the best flavour and the perfect fusion of ingredients. At MOZZA we only make the finest Neapolitan pizza. Wood fired by skilled Pizzaiolo, every pizza is cooked to perfection in just 60 passionate seconds.
Firing up an awesome selection of loaded fries, Burgers, Salads, Sides and whatever else we fancy bashing together. Carefully selected ingredients, homemade sauces and creative team bringing you a unique foodie experience. Serving up local craft beers, wines and cocktails all with a casual and friendly Service.
Our Bothy Restaurant within the hotel combines fantastic hospitality and second to none traditional Scottish food served in a stylish yet relaxing surrounding. With a wide variety of drinks to suit all tastes, our Bar offers a warm and friendly welcome to all.
Modern outfit over 4 floors with cafe/bar and restaurant with a European menu, plus business centre.
Elegant Andalucian decor & an intimate feel in a tapas joint with paellas & other Spanish fare.
