Top 8 Things to do Adventurous in Aberdeen, Scotland

February 28, 2022 Natalie Tallman

Experience the richness of Aberdeen’s proud history and culture — from the sound of residents’ traditional Doric accent to the sights of glittering granite buildings lining the city’s streets. Explore the cobbled roads and historic university buildings of Old Aberdeen, then take a stroll along the nearby sandy beach and watch for dolphins in the busy harbour. Afterward, find your way to the quaint fishing quarter of Footdee, and lose yourself among its tiny cottages and colourful gardens.
Restaurants in Aberdeen

1. Bennachie Hill Walks

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5.0 based on 227 reviews

Bennachie Hill Walks

A series of hiking trails through the scenic landscape surrounding the city.

2. Breakout Games

Arch 1 Palmerston Road Palmerston Road, Aberdeen AB11 5RE Scotland +44 1224 576176 [email protected] http://www.breakoutgamesaberdeen.com
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5.0 based on 803 reviews

Breakout Games

Locked in a room filled with clues, puzzles and riddles your team of 2-6 players have 60 minutes on the clock and just one goal; to escape in time. Breakout Games is Aberdeen's 1st real-life escape game and is perfectly suited for a day out with family, friends or as a team building day with colleagues.

Reviewed By jw082018

Had an amazing time with family today in the new DARK ARTS room, facilitated by David and Ross at the front desk - have been to the Breakout Games a few times before and have had the pleasure of both names above being our Game Masters and they always go above and beyond. Can't recommend enough!

3. Cabro Aviation Ltd

Wellheads Drive Signature Flight Support ABZ - Aberdeen Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7GQ Scotland +44 7891 249080 [email protected] http://www.cabroaviation.co.uk/introductoryFlights.html
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Cabro Aviation Ltd

Experience an Introductory flight / trial flying lessons from Aberdeen International Airport. Within minutes of being in the air, see breath-taking local scenery with Cabro Aviation. We have 2 and 4 seat aircraft and operate 7 days a week. We also work with Aerobility and their scheme for disabled and profoundly ill adults and children to share the magic of flight.

4. The Locked Door Escape Games

171 Hardgate, Aberdeen AB11 6YB Scotland +44 7498 660834 [email protected] http://thelockeddoor.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 158 reviews

The Locked Door Escape Games

An escape game is a live experience where you and your team are locked in a themed room and have 60 minutes to figure out how to escape. The Locked Door will provide you with the opportunity to test your wits and puzzle-solving skills against the clock. An exciting and challenging adventure - the most unique and thrilling puzzle experience.

Reviewed By rebekkamclaughlin

Myself, partner and friends had a go at the new Enchanted Forest room and it was fab - thoroughly enjoyed myself and was something different to do for my birthday (our 2nd time now). We all felt safe, everything was cleaned and everything was explained simply and clearly. Holly was really friendly and we are already planning to head back for our third room - here's hoping our team make it to the top, after coming a close second.

5. Adventure Aberdeen

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Adventure Aberdeen

We offer an extensive range of exciting adventurous activities for both individuals, schools and private groups from our venues at Kingswells in Aberdeen and Adventure Speyside, our residential centre based in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, just outside Grantown-on-Spey. Adventure Aberdeen is part of Sport Aberdeen.

6. Slains Castle

A975, Cruden Bay Peterhead, Aberdeen AB10 1JE Scotland
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4.5 based on 333 reviews

Slains Castle

Erected in 1597, this is one of the most famous castle ruins in Scotland, and was used by Bram Stoker as the inspiration for the castle of the evil vampire in his most famous supernatural tale "Dracula."

Reviewed By spgk - Espoo, Finland

Whilst I had seen a few photos beforehand, we were impressed with what we found - and it´s free! Getting there - I followed my sat nav using the postcode AB42 0NE, which I found online. However, this took us to a small residential road of Castle Street in Cruden Bay. There was no sign of any castle so we consulted some online maps. I parked the car in Castle Street at the junction with Castle Woods. We had a lovely walk on a farm track through some fields until we met a small road leading to the castle. It´s possible to drive right up to the castle if you take the A975 and take the turning into a small track road about 1 km from Cruden Bay. We were lucky with the weather so the ruins overlooking the sea looked amazing. We liked the fact that you could explore the ruins without fences - at your own risk. We found it a better experience than many of the overpriced tourist castles. However, the ruins sit on the clifftop and there are no safety fences. For that reason I would NOT recommend it for young children or dogs. Otherwise, well worth a visit.

7. CountDown Escape Games

17 Palmerston Road, Aberdeen AB11 5QP Scotland +44 7827 389735 [email protected] http://www.countdownaberdeen.com
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

CountDown Escape Games

An exciting interactive game where you and your friends will be challenged to escape a room by solving a series of clues and puzzles.

8. Go Jump In

Craigshaw Road West Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3AP Scotland +44 1926 356290 [email protected] http://www.gojumpin.com/locations/trampoline-park-aberdeen
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Go Jump In

A fantastic amount of fun! Experience the sensation as you bounce in a vast arena of interconnected trampolines. You can jump between trampolines, literally bounce off the walls and challenge others to a friendly game of trampoline dodgeball. If you are more daring, you can also try flying and flipping into the foam zone or trying out some new moves on the tumble tracks.

Reviewed By 839karenk - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fab pizza making class, Lucy my granddaughter who is 7 loved both the making, eating of pizza and the jumping. As always the staff are outstanding, friendly and nothing too much for them.

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