Aberdeen Hit List - Attractions in Aberdeen

Aberdeen Art Gallery
This popular city gallery, opened in 1885, is housed in impressive marble halls and offers stunning examples of work by the Impressionists and Scottish Colourists as well as modern art.

Lemon Tree
The Lemon Tree is bursting with activity every day of the week. Music is the staple diet of this two-auditorium complex, though not to the exclusion of theatre,dance, comedy and kids’ shows. Add a café with a cosmopolitan menu and you have something for everyone.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Housed in an eclectic collection of historical and modern buildings and commanding fine views over the harbour, Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a one-stop shop for knowledge on how generations of Aberdonians have ventured out in all weathers to seek a living on the deep.

Dunnottar Castle
Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular castles in Scotland, Dunnottar is just 15 miles south of Aberdeen. Three precipitous sides of sea-cliffs made the 9th century fortress virtually impregnable, and the castle is still only accessible by a steep winding path.

Silver Darlings
When Didier Dejean established his French seafood restaurant on the Aberdeen quayside he set a standard for the region that no one has yet managed to match, let alone beat. The menu depends on the day’s catch as well as the season and you can enjoy the stunning harbour views as you dine.

One Up Records
This is is the place to go for the latest sounds, be they chart favourites or obscure indie releases. Celebrating its 25th year in business, One Up has a loyal following and is now firmly part of the Aberdeen establishment, with two retail floors at its headquarters in the heart of the city.

Castlegate
The castle used to host market stalls selling fish, meat and vegetables and was once the life and economy of the city. It has long since been demolished and instead of market stalls there are galleries, restaurants and bars, though the old market cross
still stands.

Revolution
A pacesetter for style bars in Aberdeen. It combines intimacy with weekend crowds by having a smaller entrance area, which leads onto a much larger room out back. Revolution has also grasped the capricious nature of the Scottish weather – the entrance has an open fire, while there’s an outdoor patio at the back.

Summer Activities
The Cairngorms are like a big, tall adventure playground for grown-ups. There are lots of exciting active pursuits to try out. In the Summer why not try buggy riding, mountain biking? How about canoeing and kayaking in the areas stunning rivers? Alternatively there’s kite surfing or indeed regular surfing at Balmadie Beach. Climbing’s an obvious one too – get to the top of Scolty (just outside the city) and you’ll be rewarded with a peach of a view. To view some activity providers in the area

Winter Activities
Winter in Aberdeen means snow. The Cairngorms are perfect for skiing and snowboarding. The Lecht Ski resort is beginner friendly so anyone can have a go – no excuses! To view some activity
providers in the area