A *BIG* SURPRISE! Aberdeen's most popular attractions, eats and hotels according to Tripadvisor.

A BIG SURPRISE! Aberdeen's most popular attractions, eats and hotels according to Tripadvisor.

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I had passed through Aberdeen many times, but this was the first time I spent time in Scotland's oil and gas capital. I was very surprised at the cleanliness, beauty and interesting attractions. All ratings were provided by Tripadvisor and are based on a radius of around one mile from Aberdeen railway station - the central city core area. #aberdeen
Filmed May 2023 | Aberdeen, UK.
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*** TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:37 Travelodge Aberdeen Central
00:03:00 Molly Mollone's
00:05:08 Premier Inn Aberdeen City Centre
00:06:41 Duthie Park/Winter Gardens
00:09:51 Footdee and area
00:12:56 Conclusion

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@scottycat6822 2 ай бұрын

Aberdeen is a lovely city, thanks for taking us on your trip. Lovely to see Sue wish she would join you in more trips.

@guybarnett7083 Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott. A bit off subject but just to thank you for sharing with us all your experiences and wealth of travel knowledge. My daughter has just messaged me to say she has just missed her Eurostar in Paris and they want 350 Euros to rebook today or tomorrow. She is a student with no money! Luckily I remembered your recent Flixbus trip Paris to London. So she's now booked on that this evening for £38.99. You've saved us a fortune. Thank you. Keep up the good work! 😊

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Hi Sue 👋 I’ll have a firm word with Scott for taking you to a travelodge 😂 great video! Oh no, the Treetops is gone!? That was such a famous Aberdeen hotel!!!

@PlanesTrainsEverything Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, Sue joined me later. I'm happy to rough it when necessary. When we checked out I did mention, if she had been coming along from the start, I would have chosen somewhere a wee bit classier.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

@@PlanesTrainsEverything I took Alicja to the worst travelodge in Scotland once :)

@SirPrancelot1 Жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Name them, shame them......

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

An old converted office block in Dundee, it was grim (but at £25 I really couldn’t complain) 🤣

@martinfairley5261 Жыл бұрын

I remember the hilton Treetops in the 90's. It had a table tennis table beside the gym. Great hotel. Scott no trip of Pittodrie?

@paulm504 Жыл бұрын

I have a lot of fond memories of Aberdeen. Met my wife while I worked there and also met a lot of good people. Loved our trips out of Stonehaven

@markmcgoldrick2309 Жыл бұрын

Aberdeen is a lovely city. Would also recommend the Maritime museum & Aberdeen Art Gallery. Also 20 minute walk to promenade. Great video.

@jeannellies4778 10 ай бұрын

You are a very relatable and likeable gentleman. Keep up the good work!

@jocky2 Жыл бұрын

Great video , thanks for sharing. My wife and I are thinking of visiting, and your video will be very helpful.

@walterfillingham Жыл бұрын

Great video, I would definitely have gone to see Old Aberdeen as it’s such a peaceful and beautiful area, had a coffee on the roof top cafe at the art gallery.. outside the city you could have gone to Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven and Crathes Castle near Banchory. And perhaps the Gordon Highlanders Museum and nearby Johnston Gardens (a real hidden gem)

@GazzaBins Жыл бұрын

very nice video will recommend to my Family who are going to Aberdeen in a few weeks

@docroc001 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful channel. I really enjoy your insights and presentation style. Well done. Thank you. Keep up the good work

@mikestephens5622 Жыл бұрын

This makes me want to go back there again. Premier Inn is actually very cheap, and had no idea those other places existed! Excellent eye opening video, thanks. 😊

@kevinellis8869 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you both enjoyed the trip. We always use Travelodges (as we've got our four legged friends with us) and rarely find a poor one. We used one of the ones in Aberdeen (together with Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow) last summer on our eight day adventure to the heritage railways.

@Hino992 Жыл бұрын

Travel lodge allow dogs in the accommodation ? ....... No thanks !

@kevinellis8869 Жыл бұрын

@@Hino992 Each to their own, there's an extra charge for cleaning and they're not allowed in the eating areas where they exist.

@steevobarker581 Жыл бұрын

It's always been on my to do list. I live in North London, but always fancied a weekend in Aberdeen. Go to Pitadorie to see a game. Curry in the evening. Nice hotel at night. All in mid winter. Lovely

@duncanmcbain6589 Жыл бұрын

Flights to Aberdeen from Heathrow everyday! Come up Any weekend you’ll love it!

@sylviawitcheecomrie37 Жыл бұрын

Lovely to meet Sue, she did brilliant. Great to see Aberdeen after so many years.

@cherylclarke5713 9 ай бұрын

Just a wee tip for parking. It's free up at the sea front, just avoid weekends and days when Aberdeen are playing at home. 10 minute walk to Castlegate, near the maritime museum. We don't see the sky very often here but if you come with a waterproof you'll be fine!

@oscars4107 Жыл бұрын

As an English chappy, I have to say I loved Aberdeen when I went 30 years ago. I went on the hottest day for 10 years so they said and the icy blast coming off the North sea was chilling brrrr!

@andrewmilligan3764 Жыл бұрын

Aberdeen is a surprise,I am local yes Union Street needs a make over but surprises everywhere.

@disutherland3471 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott , very helpful video . I’m off to Aberdeen for the first time in September, and can add some of the items to my itinerary. My Grandfather was originally from Aberdeen so it’s about time I went - although I’m a regular visitor to Scotland

@thenewjerseydevil997 Жыл бұрын

Wow so beautiful that was so nice. You are awesome as always. Thank you so much for a nice trip.

@mickeymouse-pm4kg Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Scott as usual, I sure do envy you,always really interesting.

@greendayrichard7391 Жыл бұрын

Love the videos keep then coming and keep up the good work

@michaelharkin3150 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog as usual. Good that you got fair weather.hi sue nice to see you.having previously met scott it would be nice to see you too.

@Trips-and-Tours 11 ай бұрын

We were in Scotland last year but not Aberdeen. Having seen your videos, I think it adds a nice personal touch to add Sue!

@cellardyke100 8 ай бұрын

I grew up in Aberdeen. Moved to OZ 13 years ago. So many fond memories of the Granite city 😍

@griswald7156 2 ай бұрын

So nice ..you left..

@robertofraser101 Жыл бұрын

Hi scott yea for city centre night out i discovered stayed twice this year in travelodge on second vist when i spoke too them they said oh would you like a room on the quieter side very accommodating as for room big bright clean and cheap bang in city centte i be back glad you enjoyed vist too granite city like everywhere has problems but hopefully we all can overcome thanks happy travels

@richardtaylor8165 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the trip Scott - the weather often makes all the difference! I've not been to the Duthie Pk in ages, but the old Winter Gdns used to have budgies in the roof boxes & fish in the ponds - budgies are gone & don't know about any fish now. I remember the house house/cactus areas. They also had a rose mound there as Aberdeen used to be the city of roses & Duthie Pk had a large rose mound. Maybe not the time of year for them! Maybe Seaton Pk/Old Abdn worth exploring for another time.

@Ian-Steele Жыл бұрын

Tell Sue that it was really nice to see her in the video and it was good to see that you both enjoyed your trip to The Granite City.

@cellardyke100 8 ай бұрын

Molly Malones use to be the Other record shop. This was where all the punks use to congregate, listening to the new releases from the early punk groups

@garethdevlin2732 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you had company on this one. Sometimes travelling alone is no fun. Two is better than one.

@yogihaughton Жыл бұрын

£30.00 for a hotel! Amazin’ deal

@JiXaRo Жыл бұрын

But it does come at the cost of being in Aberdeen

@yogihaughton Жыл бұрын

@@JiXaRo True

@willtoon88cat Жыл бұрын

Had some cracking nights in that Travelodge 😜

@travelbuzz1 Жыл бұрын

Ah, loved Aberdeen - glad you enjoyed it. Yes, Footdee was lovely! I stayed at the Residence/Marriott a couple of years ago and the rooms were really nice and wasn't too expensive (bearing in mind I usually stay in Travelodges or Premier Inns in this country).

@TheStylesadam Жыл бұрын

I work in Aberdeen and thought I'd spotted you - I didn't like to intrude so didn't say hi, so belated hello! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@gregorylenton8200 Жыл бұрын

Great Show Again Thanks

@brypie04 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised the Maritime Museum wasn't up on the list of tourist attractions - worth a visit. Also, next time you should visit "Old Aberdeen" where Aberdeen University is located

@bothwellshiripinda7480 Жыл бұрын

Aww we love you Sue!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩. Great to see both of you enjoyed the journey!!!

@steves7973 Жыл бұрын

Love Aberdeen, nice genuine people, Esplanade area lovely.

@robertoceferino1456 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you and Sue!

@leehutchisonuk Жыл бұрын

Loving the hard launch! ;)

@mrwibble70 Жыл бұрын

I went to Scotland for the first time last year. Went to Inverness. Predominantly to go to the famous bookshop, Leakeys. Plan on going again sometime, but this time we'll go to Aberdeen, then Edinburgh then Inverness again. So much I want to see.

@luisstransport Жыл бұрын

Great video Scott

@kathleenmorrow3792 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful room in Travelodge in Aberdeen! 💜💜

@Thorlongus1175 Жыл бұрын

I didn't realise Molly Malone also wheeled her wheelbarrow though the streets broad and narrow of Aberdeen as well

@marygarner5249 Жыл бұрын

Hello really enjoy your adventures taking me places l would never get to see and for that thank you 💟

@JoJo-yt1ys Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see/hear Sue aswell.👍👌👏

@johnmullin1188 Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott never New you had a lady friend always on your own god bless you both for the video all the best John 😊

@Don.Jnr7 Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott like the video and tell sue it was nice to see her to hope to see her do more videos with u

@andynunney8942 6 ай бұрын

Very impressed with the glasshouse- RHS Wisley and Kew Gardens well worth a visit too when you’re in London/South East 😊 best wishes Dawn

@tomkenyon3721 Жыл бұрын

Played in a band that did the BP Christmas dances among other shows around Scotland and the Tree Tops was one of the venues and surprised to see it demolished... by the way I'm still in a band playing gigs in Dundee, Edinburgh, Lanarkshire and Glasgow.

@cameronsutherland8079 Жыл бұрын

Woahhh! You’re telling me I missed the chance of running into Scott in my home city 😮

@hanshartfiel6394 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see that you took the missus along for a change

@andrewillingworth Жыл бұрын

Good to see Aberdeen still looking grey even on a sunny ☀️ day

@damienotoole4906 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see Sue getting involved

@amandabunson8508 7 ай бұрын

I'm visiting Aberdeen for the first time in about 2 months. I'm really looking forward to all the sites

@Jhchanghm Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@dianelynn1998 10 ай бұрын

Hope you managed to see some of the castles in Aberdeenshire and the coastal places

@sandiandgregh Жыл бұрын

We have an afternoon in Aberdeen coming up when we're catching the ferry to Shetland so we watched this one with extra interest. Sorry about the missed cookie. It's the little things, right? :( -- Sandi & Greg H.

@mariojsworld Жыл бұрын

Nice tour from Aberdeen.

@user-eb6ik4lb8i Жыл бұрын

Bro I just seen this man at Edinburgh airport today getting on the air bus to Glasgow

@sharrizink6516 Жыл бұрын

I'll be in Aberdeen in the autumn. I don't suppose the weather will be this nice when I get there for the ferry, huh? Thanks for the helpful info - I'm looking forward to having a nice walk around Footdee after I come off the ferry.

@andyfreer8463 Жыл бұрын

Great video with your wife and of course yourself great channel Andy dublin

@nancystewart5370 5 ай бұрын

I grew up in peterheed married an aberdonian lived there for 15 yrs moved to Australia 43 yrs ago been back a few time July last time still lovely but changed a lot .

@wokingjames Жыл бұрын

I loved Aberdeen when I went a few years ago, there used to be a fantastic Hilton by the beach I think it's gone now.. I didn't like the Spoons there but the O'Neill's is a good pub.

@gordonwilson1631 Жыл бұрын

The Treetops Hotel closed in February 2020. A big downside of the internet is little updating, with stuff just left on. Like litter. You should have gone to the Art Gallery, Maritime Museum and Old Aberdeen. There is a big car park at the Trinity Centre where that Travelodge is. You could park for free at the beach or Duthie Park and walk into the city centre. Or catch a bus. But this is local knowledge so some research is needed before visiting anywhere. Not just Tripadvisor. Glad you got good weather. Butteries recommendation: local baker Murdoch Allan make Well Fired butteries and sell them in Asda at the beach. Local croissants and they don’t have butter in them.

@garymcgregor7048 Жыл бұрын

New bird like, get her sorted out. The Scott charm 😂

@melvynbuckton6881 Жыл бұрын

First video I've seen of Aberdeen. Bit like Hull a mystery as to why a terrific place is relatively unknown.

@Fent1386 3 ай бұрын

I am here next weekend I can’t wait. My hotel is not too far from Shiprow and I will definitely check out Footdee and remember the correct pronunciation. In my part of the world there’s a village called Slaithwaite which us locals pronounce “Slow-itt”.

@marycunningham8281 Жыл бұрын

😮😅 the flowers looked great I saw a ?big massive noseadundrum 😮

@Louisa93able 9 ай бұрын

I would like to watch all the action at the docks, the harbour.

@briangasser973 9 ай бұрын

You find the best weather for your trips

@subansuwannarat4235 Жыл бұрын

Is the Station Hotel still there ?.used to be a British Rail Hotel , worked there and for the company for 12 years in the 60/70s ,

@andrewmilligan3764 Жыл бұрын

My ribs double tree was closed a good year ago Scott.

@imsbvs Жыл бұрын

I was in Aberdeen last year, flew up from Gatwick, LNER (1st class) back to London (then high speed from across the road back to Kent!). Highly recommend going to the Maritime Museum, facinating and very local. My wife has a bus pass, but English bus passes are not accepted in Scotland ... had to pay to use the busses 🥵. Went ot the beach, short ride away, looked great but considering it's 600+ miles north from home the water must be freezing! Didn't get to the gardens but will have to make another trip in the future.

@alanreid3063 Жыл бұрын

I was in yorkshire last week and also could not use my bus pass, why can it not be a universal UK wide pass

@derekm2368 Жыл бұрын

Been Aberdeen so many times and seen nothing, just been passing through....I'll need spend a bit time now.

@drsteele Жыл бұрын

There must be about 5 or 6 shots in here that are within 100 yards of where I used to live, without actually showing it 😀

@john07973 Жыл бұрын

I think we paid about a tenner in March for the pig out breakfast at the Travelodge St Marys St Edinburgh just the job to set you up for the day. Interesting video thanks 👍

@CheeckyXD 10 ай бұрын

I work at that Travelodge 😁😅

@rontidyman6286 Жыл бұрын

Where have you been hiding Sue. It was great to see her in this video. I have watched a great many of your videos and I never had an inkling that you had a partner back home! I always had the impression that you were single!

@briandawson8701 Жыл бұрын

The best bits aboot Aberdeen .... Are the roads OOT !!!! Brian Dawson 😅

@Thorlongus1175 Жыл бұрын

I didn't realise Molly Malone wheeled her wheelbarrow though the streets broad and narrow of Aberdeen

@markcherriman6136 Жыл бұрын

You drove !!!!!!

@davidmcmanus2464 Жыл бұрын

£12 a day to park. No wonder people no longer go into city centres.

@Theme.Park.Global Жыл бұрын

Lots of nods to Bon Accord. However, Not a single mention of the 36-0 v Arbroath! Great vid though!

@jonron4729 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@danielbarnett5764 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to visit City of Aberdeen Distillery on your next visit (city centre) 😊 (disclaimer: 100% bias). 😅 Discovery Tour, Gin Tasting Masterclass and Gin School Experience...where you can distil your very own bottle of Scottish Gin. Open 6 days / week, 12-5:30pm. Aberdeen has a lot to offer, it's all around - we're still discovering loads of things available e.g. you can go on a boat and go dolphin 🐬 spotting! 📷 the city is Instagram paradise ❤

@keithmiller9665 Жыл бұрын

Now how about a follow up visit to Aberdeen in February 😮

@eleanorheptinstall5354 Жыл бұрын

I work at Residence Inn in Aberdeen, technically yes you need to be a resident or a non-resident having breakfast with a resident. Though big thumbs up you came to the correct place. Next time, do come in for a coffee or better yet stay the night.

@eleanorheptinstall5354 Жыл бұрын

Checked withy supervisor, we do, do walk-ins at Residence Inn Aberdeen, you don't have to be with a resident (although most are). It has been busy lately, perhaps it was a busy day, and with a full house, not sure. Shame that, next time your in Aberdeen, pop round.

@garymcgregor7048 Жыл бұрын

No wonder the room was warm. You naughty devil😂. Those blue tablets working well. Good lad. Great video as always

@ametrinemoon Жыл бұрын

Travelodge city litterly on union street. This is my local city, you could have told me you were coming up. Ask an aberdonian about union street and you'd get a completely different answer. A lot of shops and the market has been pulled down.

@PJD2787 Жыл бұрын

Travelodge i hated the first time at Aberdeen because of the nose but the Premier Inn I’ve been back to in the last two years value for money can’t disagree with that

@lesleyhenry46 Жыл бұрын

Very nice to see Sue! Hope we'll see more of her.

@warrenyoung5846 Жыл бұрын

You've kept Sue quiet Scott? There's me thinking all those late night ghost ferries and through the night buses you were on your own?? 😉

@warrenyoung5846 Жыл бұрын

I'm obviously totally distancing myself from your unnecessary comment, what a shame you've brought your embarrassing, immature and ugly language to what is such a wonderful and informative channel that the amazing Scott carefully provides for us.

@keithparker1346 Жыл бұрын

Was it £30 each person per night at Travelodge?

@garethsmith2250 Жыл бұрын

Brewdog HQ would be my main attraction In Aberdeen

@milktwosugars6848 9 ай бұрын

Yes!!

@clairmorrison3027 Жыл бұрын

I used to go to the winter Gardens when I was little visiting my grandma. I can't wait to return in October. Thankyou scott for an amazing video again.

@imarobotking Жыл бұрын

all in all as a resident, i wish so much more from our council. Aberdeen is great but when i see trips to other European cities by the like of yourself, Steve marsh etc this city could be so so much more and better

@cameronsutherland8079 Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it… 😢