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What to do and see in Aberdeen, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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.
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1. Bennachie Hill Walks
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5.0 based on 227 reviews
A series of hiking trails through the scenic landscape surrounding the city.
2. Scot Free Tours
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5.0 based on 219 reviews
Learn about Aberdeen's history and colourful characters. We offer tours of the city centre, Old Aberdeen and much more, always delving into the forgotten history and quirky details. Tours run every weekend. Check out our website for dates and times.
3. Aberdeen-Tours
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
We have a selection of Aberdeen Day Tours showing the delights that are within Aberdeenshire & North East of Scotland, from Aberdeen you can join other enthusiastic travellers for small grouped tours of Castles, Whisky Distilleries, Gardens, and hidden gems that surround Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Grampian.
4. Breakout Games
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5.0 based on 803 reviews
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!
5. The Locked Door Escape Games
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5.0 based on 158 reviews
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.
6. Aberdeenshire Tours
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5.0 based on 63 reviews
Welcome to top-rated Aberdeenshire Tours where you will arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. We are a small local company specialising in private, customised day tours. We will collect you from and return you to your local accommodation. We are happy to show visitors the wonders of the north east of Scotland where there are more castles than anywhere else in the UK, some of the most famous whisky distilleries in the world, around 100 ancient stone circles, beautiful beaches, superb scenery and wonderful wildlife. We take great pride in our personal service and flexibility and are delighted with the wonderful reviews we have received. We look forward to welcoming new visitors and providing a first class service.
7. Porter's Gin Micro Distillery
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
A 45 minute immersion into one of the UK's most innovative micro-distilleries situated underneath one of the UK's top, award winning cocktail bars, Orchid. Unlike any other distillery visit, you will experience the cocktail bar, the fascinating history of Porter's and the intriguing absence of traditional copper stills. Join us to learn about our modern distillation, botanicals and flavour.
Reviewed By Mrstomoshell - Westhill, United Kingdom
Very intimate & informative tour with lots of laughs, great value for money for what u get...a chat, some tasting then a cocktail & the guys where extremely friendly
8. City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Hidden within a historic railway arch, in the heart of the city, you can find Aberdeen’s first distillery for over 75 years and 1st ever Gin School. Visit us and discover the history of distilling in Aberdeen, tour the distillery, and even distil a bottle of gin to your own recipe. A unique selection of fully flavoured gins are available in our shop to take home. These are created in genuinely small batches by our head distiller here at the distillery. Whilst the trains rumble overhead, why not come and sample our latest flavours and discover the best of Scottish Gin.
Reviewed By I8792NKbrendaa - Portlethen, United Kingdom
I visited the distillery with a friend who had been given a gift voucher for two people. We did the discovery tour and it was absolutely brilliant! A totally enjoyable experience. Both Alan and Dan were very knowledgeable and their presentation and interaction with us was friendly and relaxed. It was so much fun! We received a G&T on arrival. After the tour, which doesn’t take long but is very informative, we then went on to taste several of the gins distilled there. It really was a fantastic afternoon and we will be back to do the Gin School Experience!
9. Aberdeen Maritime Museum
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4.5 based on 1,824 reviews
Aberdeen has long prospered off of sea-based industries, from the boom of the city's fishing industry in the early 20th century to its oil industry today; this museum explores the historic developments behind the city's maritime industries.
Reviewed By Lummox60N - Lerwick, United Kingdom
This museum is, perhaps, an undersold heritage gem. It covers every aspect of Aberdeen's maritime heritage, exploring the city's history and development both as a city and harbour, and offers a deeper insight into the oil industry modern Aberdeen is so dependent on. Well worth a visit, and there's a cafe in there too.
10. Balmedie Beach
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4.5 based on 609 reviews
A stretch of sandy beach north of the city.
Reviewed By E2338BG - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
A beautiful beach with large sand dunes and amazing views of the north sea with windfarm in the distance. Ideal for a family day out or a sunset walk with a loved one.
