In that area, you are close to the Malmaison Hotel, which is currently Aberdeen's newest and trendiest hotel, if your budget will stretch to that. A closer alternative would be an apartment, such as mint, http://www.mintapartments.co.uk/ ... more

... hours. I would think that the City Wharf apartments would be around a 45 minute walk, all the others mentioned no more than 5 - 15 minutes. Personnaly I would not feel safe walking the dock area at night, but it does not appear to be an issue for the reviewers ... more

... of a small chain of apartment hotels in Aberdeen. They are more expensive than the HIE, but worth a look if they are in your budget and you prefer an apartment to a hotel room. Note that the Thistle Calendonian is draped in netting due to renovations, something you might ... more

... is in a 2 bedroom apartment, its on the Great Western Rd, (is that a nice area) she said it takes her 10-15 mins to walk into town. I will keep note of the b&b though as more relatives may be coming over with us. Must say though ... more

Have you considered an apartment? There are a number of new serviced apartments available in the city and most have on site parking. They might give you more space and better facilities for your little ones. The city wharf apartments seem to have a good reputation and I know they ... more

... a bus to St. Andrews, home of golf. Even though I'm not a golfer, we had a nice time exploring the cathedral ruins, the castle museum and walking near the golf course. From there, we caught a bus back to Leuchars train station for the return to Edinburgh, though ... more

... different from Edinburgh. If you like walking there is a picturesque walk from the town and back along the coast. The Castle is open on weekends from Friday to Monday 9am to Dusk from November thru Easter. Have a fantastic vacation, if you require any further info please ask. Slainte ... more

... Castle. It is in an amazing situation sticking out into the sea. Google Dunnottar and you will probably find some much better pictures than are on the web site shown in an earlier post. I have an understandably slanted view of Dunnottar as it is my ancestorial home. Steve Keith ... more