Old Aberdeen
Old Aberdeen
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Chester, UK19 contributions
Oct 2021
We visited on a Sunday and were able to park on a side street. There seems to be a lot of restricted parking Monday - Saturday daytime so I'd suggest going 'out-of-hours' as it were. Kings College Chapel has a Sunday evening Roman Catholic Mass at 6.30pm which I wish we'd attended instead morning Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral. The area is so old and must be steeped in history so you might like to do a bit more research before you go or consider a walking tour if you're a history buff.
Written October 24, 2021
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lorraine g
Aberdeen, UK9 contributions
Apr 2019
Old Aberdeen has special character being several hundred years old. The University of Aberdeen dating ton1495 is situated on the High Street. There are loads of old houses and cottages, small and large. Well worth a walk round the area and a visit to St Machar cathedral and St Machar bar. You won't be disappointrd
Written March 1, 2020
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bdon257
Morpeth, UK5,435 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Two of us walked around this historic and atmospheric area. The University colleges and other domestic buildings blend in very well. The cobbled street gives an impression of how the old town looked. It is a well cared for part of the city and certainly worth seeking out up to visit.
Written July 22, 2022
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Nigel G
Singapore, Singapore8,561 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
Took a walk around this neighbourhood yesterday including the Campus of the University of Aberdeen. Beautifully and quietly positioned with limited traffic and plenty of greenery.
Modern and ancient mix with new facilities. Even a UoA artwork to pose against for selfies.
Relax and enjoy a walk around here. Lots going on including tours which must be with freshers week next week.
Modern and ancient mix with new facilities. Even a UoA artwork to pose against for selfies.
Relax and enjoy a walk around here. Lots going on including tours which must be with freshers week next week.
Written September 24, 2021
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Sandancer77
Wemyss Bay, UK4,436 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
There’s plenty of parking dotted around. There’s lots of narrow streets and Main Street is very picturesque. So many beautiful old buildings and very impressive architecture. A pleasure to wander round. Highly recommend a visit to this area.
Written May 16, 2021
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EremoDelFate1
Glasgow, UK33 contributions
Aug 2021
Not changed much in 50 years since I was last here. It’s very pretty and atmospheric for a campus. Lots of new eateries offering varied choice. Red Lion pub still there. Near The Cathedral and Seaton Park for further interest.
Written August 18, 2021
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ScottishTemplar
Edinburgh, UK1,717 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Old Aberdeen is wonderful for walk around with it’s beautiful historical buildings. King’s College is wonderful and has so much history and the cobbles streets of Old Aberdeen lead to many interesting places. A must see when in Aberdeen.
Written January 2, 2020
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Jim D
Stonehaven, UK694 contributions
Jun 2021
We walked round Old Aberdeen before heading for a Father's Day Lunch. It is a lovely experience to see Kings College and New Kings surrounded by many period properties. A must do if viviting Aberdeen.
Written June 20, 2021
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John L
Dunfermline, UK660 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
I was on a nostalgic tour of Aberdeen,forty years after I was an MED student here.I loved seeing King's College and Chapel and Cromwell Tower again;the cobbled streets and the High Street.St Machar's Cathedral brought back memories of Christmas services and mulled wine.I saw the Bobbin Mill again.However,what happened to Dunbar Hall?It was modern yet demolished to now be an ugly gap site.Words failed me!
Written July 14, 2016
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Edmund R
St. Andrews, UK1,262 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
The no 20 bus will take you from Union Street to outside the King's College Centre at the start of the High Street. The Powis gates are on the opposite side of the road from the College, looking rather out of place since they resemble minarets. If you wnt, you can go through these gates and look at Crombie Hall. Returning to the bus stop, walk through the arch into the King's College Quadrangle. The entrance to King's College Chapel is on your left and should be visited. Look at the College Well in the centre of the Quadrangle. Returning to the High Street proceed along it with the green to your right and on the side away from the chapel is New King's, an early 20th century building. On the far side of the green, running parallel to the High Street is Elphinstone Hall with a beautiful set of archways. Continuing up the High Street you see lanes running off the street which are good to investigate. there is a mixture of little cottages and fine mansion houses on view. For example, go down Wrights' and Coopers' Place, a wide lane with beautifully restored houses. At the end of the lane is the MacRobert Memorial Garden - a wonderfully peaceful spot. Return to the High Street and carry on to the place where it widens to a market area overlooked by the Old Town House. There is so much to explore and enjoy in Old Aberdeen, for example the medieval Saint Machar Cathedral which is straight ahead past the Old Town House, and/or the Botanical Gardens which you come to turning left at the Old Town House.
Written May 8, 2017
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I am having a hard time touching base with anyone using windows live, I have even chequed my spam...I am looking for a tour guide for the old aberdeen town. I was trying to get in touch with Andrew Forbes Hill, as we liked that he dressed in his tartan. How else can we get ahold of him or anyone. I don't see a phone number, I would call once we are in Scotland. but really would like to use e mai .and set it up state side. there are 8 of us
thanks
debra
Written March 26, 2017
Hello
I dont know the individual that you mention - there are certainly tours available - I would speak to the Aberdeen Tourist information or the Heritage Society
They are easily searchable on google but trip advisor wont let me add the links for some reason
Hope that helps
Written April 2, 2017
I would like to know if there are any tour guides for the old town to hire and where are the car parks to park coming from Craigievar castle. You talked me into exploring this area
thanks
debra
Written March 13, 2017
Apologies for the late response. There is paid parking in most of Old Aberdeen these days. Free parking is available at the Aquatics Centre on the other side of King Street. It is only a few hundred metres walking from the High Street. For tour guides you best contact the Visit Scotland office in Union Street. You can of course download my "Old Aberdeen" audiotour app from the App Store, provided you have an Apple iPhone. Enjoy!
Written March 16, 2017
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