Aberdeen Area Guide
Positioned in the heart of Scotland’s Silver City. From high-street shopping and cultural landmarks to Royal Deeside castles, championship golf, and malt whisky trails, everything is on your doorstep.
Explore The Area
Whether you are staying for a weekend break, a long-term business project, or a family relocation, central Aberdeen offers an unmatched blend of urban convenience and countryside beauty.
Landmarks & Culture
Discover granite architecture, world-class galleries, and royal maritime history.
Union Street & Granite Mile
Aberdeen's historic main thoroughfare lined with grand Victorian granite architecture, independent boutiques, cafes, and major department stores.
Aberdeen Art Gallery & Music Hall
Award-winning venue housing one of the UK's finest art collections alongside international concerts and theatre performances.
His Majesty's Theatre
Frank Matcham designed 1906 theater constructed from local white granite, hosting West End musicals, opera, and ballet.
Duthie Park & Winter Gardens
44-acre Victorian park on the banks of the River Dee, featuring the David Welch Winter Gardens—one of Europe's largest indoor arid plant houses.
Over 300 Historic Castles on Your Doorstep
Here in Aberdeen, you are spoilt for choice with over 300 historic castles to visit including the castle that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.
From the dramatic cliff-top ruins of Dunnottar to the royal grandeur of Balmoral on Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire boasts the highest concentration of castles in Scotland. Many are within a short drive of your residence, making a day of exploration effortless.
Discover the castles of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire — including the castle that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Play Golf? You're in Paradise
Play Golf? The north east of Scotland is home to over 50 quality golf courses, including the 6th oldest course in the world and the newly built Trump International Golf Links.
From historic links laid out across wild coastal dunes to parkland courses tucked inland, Aberdeenshire is a quietly world-class golfing destination. Royal Aberdeen, Murcar Links, Cruden Bay, and Trump International are all within a short drive of your residence.
The Speyside & Highland Whisky Trail
Aberdeenshire sits on the doorstep of Speyside, the densest concentration of malt whisky distilleries in the world. Follow the famous Malt Whisky Trail through eight iconic working distilleries and a historic cooperage.
Tour Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, Macallan, and Cardhu; watch coopers hand-craft casks at the Speyside Cooperage; and sample single malts matured in the region's pure spring water. Many distilleries are within an hour's scenic drive of Aberdeen, making a whisky pilgrimage an effortless day trip from your residence.
World-Famous Scottish Single Malts
Over 50 malt whisky distilleries within easy touring reach of Aberdeen.
Home to the world's greatest concentration of single malt distilleries.
Our 3 Prime City Locations
Toggle between Howburn Place, Union Street Residences, and Queen’s Highlands to view their exact locations, walking directions, and surroundings.
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7 Howburn Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6XT
Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BB
Queen’s Highlands, Aberdeen, AB15 4AR
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Our team and virtual concierge Howie are happy to assist with restaurant reservations, weekly taxi accounts, gym/spa passes, or advice on local Aberdeenshire day trips.