ABERDEEN - 25 Great Things To SEE & DO in Aberdeen, Scotland

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5 ай бұрын

I have huge affection for Aberdeen & its people. My family ran a hotel in Aberdeen during the war and I lived there for 4 years while studying a law degree at Aberdeen University. It was so lovely to revisit all the places I loved as a student and to reflect on the time that has passed since those days. It was a snowy winter wonderland when I visited which was incredibly beautiful.
I really hope you enjoy the video, which was made with a lot of love for Aberdeen and its super friendly & welcoming people. The city is not really on the list of most visitors who visit Scotland, but I hope I might convince you that the city is worth visiting, and has a lot more to offer than meets the eye.
Please support independent shops & cafes in Aberdeen whenever you can, and make a donation to free attractions if you're able.
The video includes all the following places in Aberdeen:
Aberdeen Train Station
Aberdeen Bus Station (Union Square)
Aberdeen Beach & Surfing
Aberdeen Harbour
Footdee Fishing Village ('Fittie')
Duthie Park & Cafe
David Welch Winter Gardens
Marischal College & Robert The Bruce Statue
Provost Skene's House
Marischal Square & Leopard Sculpture
The Kirk of St Nicholas
"M-City" Mural
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Union Terrace Gardens
Aberdeen Science Centre & Cafe
Old Aberdeen
Aberdeen University & King's College & Chapel
St Machar's Cathedral
The Brig O' Balgownie
Ma Cameron's Pub
The Mercat Cross, Castle Street
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen University Zoology Museum
Cruickshank Botanic Garden
The Gordon Highlanders Museum & Cafe
Hazlehead Park & Cafe
The Torry Battery
and lots more!
If you'd like a tour of Edinburgh or Glasgow with me, please check out my tours on Viator or on my website - www.adventuresinscotland.uk
Check out my other video city guides in the series to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dundee & Stirling. More coming soon, so don't forget to subscribe to be notified of new city guide videos from Scotland.
Please note that this film is a personal project and not for commercial sale.
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@DavidWheaterScotland 5 ай бұрын

Really hope you enjoy this film of Aberdeen, which is a wonderful Scottish city, with incredibly friendly people. Put the kettle on and sit back, and let me show you all my favourite places around the city. It's not on most visitors list of places to visit, but I hope that I might convince you that it's well worth a visit. Even though it was really challenging to film in the snow, I hugely enjoyed visiting all my old haunts and falling back in love with this great city. Thanks for watching & supporting me. KZfaq is changing and it's getting harder & harder to keep going - so thanks for sticking with me. All the best, David 🙂

@chantellescoville1101 29 күн бұрын

My husband and I grew up in and around Aberdeen between 1975-1987. He grew up in Aberdeen and I grew up in farm country in a small community called Glassel. My family moved back to the States in 1987, and we reconnected in 2013. Our dream is to someday make it back for a visit. For us, this is home. It's where our formative years were spent. When we were there Bon Accord used to be a "bathhouse" (swimming pool), and the closest McDonald's was in Edinburgh. We either went to Wimpy's or Radar's if we wanted a burger. We rarely shopped in Aberdeen, so when we went it was mostly to stock up for winter, Christmas shopping or it was a "treat".

@manavalanp2123 13 күн бұрын

I studied there in 2014-16. Best years of my life

@irenegr75 29 күн бұрын

Such a beautiful video! We'll be in Aberdeen this summer for a couple of days, for the first time and I can't wait to explore this beautiful city! Thank you for the amazing images and inspiration!

@bettyrobb8219 20 күн бұрын

What a great video, I love the photography, and music. Well done! I was born in Canada in 1931 of Aberdeen parents. We moved back to Aberdeen when I was 4 yrs. Old. due to the depression. I returned to Canada in 1955 . I still look on Aberdeen as my ‘Hame’ I lived in Bedford Road, Kirkhill road and Urquart road!! My Grannie lived down a close on George Street, outside toilet!! I used to sing at the Sunday concerts at the Beach Ballroom, one of my brothers played for the ‘ Dons’ at Pittodrie many moons ago! Last time there, my son and I took my ‘ Aberdonian’ husbands ashes home, also his mother’s. …Your video brought back many wonderful memories, It is a wonderful, and lovely city. I especially miss the fresh Fish! Thank you.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦👍🏻😂❤️

@DavidWheaterScotland 19 күн бұрын

Hi Betty, thanks so much for watching and your lovely comment. I really enjoyed reading about your days in Aberdeen and I’m glad my wee video brought back some good memories of this lovely city. My mum was brought up in Aberdeen and I lived in Sunnyside Road for a few years when I was a student. I really enjoyed my visit, even though the weather was quite a challenge for filming. I hope to go back and do some more filming soon. Thanks for watching and all your kindness. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David 😀

@bettyrobb8219 19 күн бұрын

@@DavidWheaterScotland Thank you so much, I will keep watching for your new videos from Toronto. I wish you every success!👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦🙋‍♀️

@DavidWheaterScotland 19 күн бұрын

@bettyrobb8219 Thanks so much Betty, that’s so kind of you. I hope to have a few from Glen Affric out soon. Best wishes & thanks, David 😀

@i67x 3 ай бұрын

Aberdeen has been my adopted city for 43 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world. You've reminded us of how lucky we are, thank you.

@DavidWheaterScotland 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much - it's a great city, with great people and it was really nice to be able to celebrate all it has to offer. I know it has problems, just like any other city, but I think it's nice to focus on the positive side and show off all the great things the city has to offer. Thanks for watching, all the best, David :-)

@pixiwix 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful, well done video. This is hands down the best video about Aberdeen available on KZfaq (I think I've seen them all...!). Grateful for your hard work.

@DavidWheaterScotland 5 ай бұрын

awww… thanks so much, you’ve made my day 🙂. I really just wanted to celebrate the city and to hopefully show just how much it has to offer. Thanks for the lovely words, I deeply appreciate it and have a lovely weekend. All the best, David

@EliRomanenko 2 ай бұрын

The city seems really beautiful, and the cinematography is great too! Thank you for the video!

@pandorabox82 5 ай бұрын

Oh, I think I've gone and fallen in love with Aberdeen thanks to this video, David! Great work, as usual, at capturing some stunning visuals! That winter afternoon sunlight in the graveyard was especially captivating!

@DavidWheaterScotland 5 ай бұрын

Hi Stephanie, always lovely to hear from you. Hope you're doing ok and you're enjoying your knitting - you're so good at it. I'm so happy that you liked seeing the city. It's very underrated and not on the list of many visitors coming to Scotland, but it really does have a lot to offer and is well worth a day or two exploring. I really enjoyed myself and I'm sure lots of people would be surprised if they visited. Hope to have the Dunfermline city guide out soon. I've been waiting for the Palace to re-open, but the works seem to be taking a long time. Take good care of yourself and thanks, as always, for watching and all your support. Best wishes, David :-)

@bettyrobb8219 20 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@DavidWheaterScotland 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Betty, that’s incredibly kind of you and much appreciated. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David 😀

@MeridiemConsulting-zy7fm 4 ай бұрын

Aberdeen is so beautiful and this video is excellent. Would be nice to do one in the summer and visit all the local parks with all the flowers out in bloom. So much beautiful parks and places to visit there

@MeridiemConsulting-zy7fm 4 ай бұрын

Just missing Johnson Gardens and Seaton Park - both stunningly beautiful in the summer

@DavidWheaterScotland 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching - really appreciate it. I’d love to film more of the parks in the summer. Hope to be back soon. Best wishes, David

@COMEINTOMYWORLD 4 ай бұрын

Great great video. Aberdeen is fabulous!

@DavidWheaterScotland 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, that’s really kind of you to say and hugely appreciated. I really enjoyed my snowy visit and it was particularly nice to go back to and revisit some of the places I loved as a student. There’s more to see than many people realise and I really recommend visiting. Many thanks for watching, David 🙂

@gillianglover5112 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video! I'm going to Aberdeen next month - first time since 1952 - and this video has made me even more excited for my trip. Thank you David!

@vishalchandjain3090 3 ай бұрын

really appreciate for sharing the video of the beautiful and vibrant city. A city and its ppl are full of hopes, natural vibes, etc. THX FOR SAHRING. HAVE A NICE DAY.

@DavidWheaterScotland 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Vishal - really appreciate you watching and your kind comment 😀

@janetturner7489 5 ай бұрын

Hi David, lovely Aberdeen, my parents lived in Cults from 1973 for 12 years. Such a clean city, with lots to do and in the surrounding area. Thanks for sharing.

@DavidWheaterScotland 5 ай бұрын

Hi Janet, hope you're well and thanks for watching - it's always much appreciated. I know Cults. My sisters godmother lived in Bieldside until recently and I have many fond memories of visiting her and exploring the area. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks again for your support. All the best, David :-)

@junaidsaifullah1569 2 ай бұрын

IM AMAZED BY YOUR SKILLS

@markg454 3 ай бұрын

great music choices

@keithdonnellan5564 5 күн бұрын

Thank you lovely vid. I am going in early September with Great Rail tours 5 day trip, Edinburgh, Tornado Steam Loco 1st class, Then on to Dundee 2 nights then Aberdeen Where my mother lived. (I never met her) but it will emotional for me.

@DavidWheaterScotland 4 күн бұрын

Hi Keith, thanks so much for watching, really glad you enjoyed it. You’ll have a wonderful time in all these great Scottish cities. Aberdeen is a super city and I wish you a very happy time there, tracing your roots. All the best, David 🙂

@Annie4Always 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding! Aberdeen is amazing in every way! I love the impressive & rustic granite buildings. Along with the magnificent Churches & University, the beautiful Waterfront, the Winter Gardens & other lovely Parks & Gardens. I also loved all the cute animals at the Pet Park, especially the closeup of the fluffy faced Llama chomping away on his lunch there. LOL. So Cute! As well as the cozy Cafes & delicious looking eating places. I also loved seeing the interesting Museums & learning the fascinating history & facts about Aberdeen & the area. Above all, of course, is the outstanding Footage & Commentary 'a la David'.....as always. Aye! After this wonderful Tour 'tis even more true.."The Northern Lights of Aberdeen are all I long to see!" Thank you for sharing this delightful experience in 'Auld Aberdeen." Blessings to you David!

@DavidWheaterScotland 5 ай бұрын

awww... thanks so much Annie, you're such a kind soul. I'm so happy you enjoyed it and that you love Aberdeen as much as I do. A lot of people discount Aberdeen as a place to visit, but I think it's brilliant and there's a surprising amount to see & do, and of course, the beautiful seaside location is the icing on the cake. Although I've been back many times over the years, this was a real opportunity to re-visit many places from my student days and there were many highlights. St Machar's Cathedral is particularly special - it has a wonderfully benevolent & peaceful feel and very special. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks again for all your wonderful kindness & support. Warmest best wishes, David :-)

@Annie4Always 5 ай бұрын

@@DavidWheaterScotland My pleasure David! Have a lovely day & week end as well! Blessings to you!🙂

@mikemongiovi3375 5 ай бұрын

Hi David, Aberdeen is such a beautiful city and the blanket of snow just adds to ambience as well as bringing a feeling of peace and tranquility. I tried to make it to Aberdeen on my last visit to Edinburgh but never got there. Hopefully, next time. Thanks for another wonderful video. Take care and be well!

@DavidWheaterScotland 5 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, hope you're well and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I really enjoyed filming in the snow, it was really beautiful, although I did find it a little slippy under foot at times! I really enjoyed my visit and thoroughly recommend a day or two there. Hopefully you'll be able to get up there in the not too distant future - it's well worth it. I hope to revisit later in the year and visit Dunnottar Castle and a few other gems. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks so much for watching. All the best, David :-)

@donsland1610 3 ай бұрын

As a Buchan loon, born and bred, it was wonderful to see Aberdeen portrayed so well. Mind you, seeing all that snow and ice on the roads and cars reminded me why I now live in Malaysia. I have a trip to Scotland planned for September this year which will include some time in Aberdeen where I particularly want to visit the Gordon Highlander's Museum as I was actually named after the regiment. Thank you for your time and effort producing such a great video.

@DavidWheaterScotland 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed seeing Aberdeen in its winter clothing. Although it was cold, it was incredibly magical and lovely to film. The Gordon Highlander’s Museum was a real highlight. Terrific museum with incredibly friendly and informative staff. You’ll really enjoy visiting. Have a wonderful time in September. All the best & thanks, David 😀

@yurikerri8325 4 ай бұрын

thank you for your effort and incredible experience!

@DavidWheaterScotland 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Yuri, thats really kind of you and much appreciated. Aberdeen is often overlooked, but it really has a lot to offer and is well worth a visit. Thanks for watching, best wishes, David 🙂

@junaidsaifullah1569 2 ай бұрын

GREAT VLOG NEVER SEEN ANYTHING BETTER GOING THERE THE MORRA

@SCOTTISH-ACE 5 ай бұрын

Hey David great to see your vids agin now never knew about Aberdeen with Winston Churchill and all that very interesting must say alot of history there from and by it sounds great work as always hope ur doin well as always

@DavidWheaterScotland 5 ай бұрын

Hi Alan, hope you're doing ok and work is going well. Although I've been back many time to Aberdeen, it was really lovely to re-visit a lot of places that I knew as a young student. I can't believe 30 years have passed since I graduated - quite scary! Thanks for taking the time to watch and for always being so supportive. Have a lovely weekend. All the best, David :-)

@SCOTTISH-ACE 5 ай бұрын

@@DavidWheaterScotland 30 years time does fly for sure yea life is good at my end glad to see ya back doin ur vids take care

@DavidWheaterScotland 5 ай бұрын

glad everything's going ok Alan. Have a lovely weekend :-) @@SCOTTISH-ACE

@dougforbes3067 5 ай бұрын

What areally lovely video which brings back so many memories. It certainly shows off some of the best aeas of Aberdeen. I assum David you were llectured on your Law course by Ronnie Scott Brown - a personal friend of mine and yours too. I would Imagine

@DavidWheaterScotland 5 ай бұрын

Hi Doug, many thanks for watching, I'm really glad you enjoyed it and it's brought back some good memories. Sadly, I don't recall Ronnie Scott Brown. I was there 91-95, perhaps before or after his time there? Thanks again for watching. Warmest best wishes, David :-)