Aberdeen Scotland, home of the famous William Wallace Statue

William Wallace AberdeenAberdeen is located on the coast of the North Sea in Scotland which makes it a dazzling destination for any vacation. With many places to stay, sites to see and things to do, it will be hard to get them all done in one vacation.

Museums and Galleries

There is a variety of museums and galleries in Aberdeen. Looking for art, check out the Aberdeen Art Gallery. How about seeing a specialty museum like the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Gordon Highlander, The Tolbooth, Millennium Village, or the Little Treasure museum? More into natural science and history, Aberdeen has some for you too, like the Planetarium, Marischal Museum, or the Satrosphere Science Centre.

Architectural Beauty

The architectural landmarks are always a must see in Scotland. Some religious buildings you may want to visit are King’s College Chapel, St. Andrews Cathedral, Cathedral of St. Mary, Kirk of St. Nicholas, St. Machar’s Cathedral, Crathie Church and St. Marks. Others include Salvation Army Citadel, Ben Holm’s Tower, Marischal College, Central Library, and the Castle gate. Some other historical landmarks are the Footdee neighborhood, Provost Skene’s house, Craigevar Castle, Robert Gordon University, Fasque House, Torry Battery, and Old Castle of Slains.

Theatere

Going to see a box office theatre show is a relaxing change if you have a frantic vacation plan. Purchasing London box office theatre tickets can be done on a whim or on line while planning your vacation, so you know ahead of time where and when you have to be at the theatre. Some of the theatres in Aberdeen are His Majesty’s, Aberdeen Music Hall and Cowdray Hall. You always have the option to take a train or car ride down the coast to London to see a show.

Landmarks

Here are some points of interest, statues and random landmarks that you may find interesting while in your Scotland vacation spot. The Queen Victoria statue, the monument of Prince Albert and Prince Consort, the Duke of Gordon, Edward VII, and the statue of William Wallace.

The family entertainment in Aberdeen includes John Codona’s Pleasure Fair, Storybook Glen, Aberdeen beach, or the Doonies Farm. If you want a more adult vacation you can visit one of the clubs in Aberdeen like, The Moorings, Cellar 35, Babylon, or the comedy club-Breakneck. Looking for relaxation, before using your London theatre tickets visit the Evelina’s spa. Before you leave Scotland you’ll have to go shopping at The Green or the Aberdeen Antique Centre.

Hotels Near Aberdeen Airport With Parking + Guide To Airport Parking

Hotels Near Aberdeen Airport With Parking

Hotels Near Aberdeen Airport With Parking

Aberdeen Airport is 7 miles north west of Aberdeen city centre, in the suburb of Dyce. Aberdeen Airport is a modern hub with lots of facilities for eating, drinking and shopping.

There are two main long-stay options for airport parking at Aberdeen Airport – there’s the official onsite BAA long-stay parking, and there’s Aberdeen Airpark which is off-airport secure parking.

Short stay parking is available onsite too – check out the BAA site for more details.

 

For those who want to stay at a nearby hotel before or after their flight and require parking, then please take a look at these hotels near Aberdeen Airport with parking – I have only listed those hotels with FREE parking within 2 miles of Aberdeen Airport. Simply click on the hotel name to search for the lowest online room rates at each property.

  • Speedbird Inn Aberdeen (3-Star) – a great value-for-money hotel adjacent to Aberdeen Airport. Park for free on the night you stay.
  • Menzies Hotel Dyce (3-Star) – this hotel has been recently refurbished and is only one mile from Aberdeen Airport. The hotel offers free parking for the first 24 hours, then a charge of £3.00 for every 24 hours after this time.
  • Aberdeen Marriott Hotel (4-Star) – this stylish 4-Star hotel has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, leisure facilities and a 24-hour reception. Parking and Wifi are complimentary to registered guests.
  • Craighaar Hotel (3-Star) – choose from one of the 53 stylish rooms at this modern hotel. Free parking is available to all guests and Aberdeen Airport is only a 5 minute drive away.

Click on the button below for all the latest hotel deals near Aberdeen Airport, Scotland.

 

10 Activity Ideas For A Stag Do In Aberdeen

10 Activity Ideas For A Stag Do In Aberdeen

10 Activity Ideas For A Stag Do In Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a great place for a stag weekend. There’s loads of activities to do in the city and in Aberdeenshire during the day, and more pubs, bars and clubs than you will know what to do with for the evening.

However, there is always one poor sod who is left to organise the stag weekend, and if you’ve never been to Aberdeen it’s tricky to know where to start. That’s where we step in.

Firstly, check out all the accommodation options open to stag weekends by clicking here. This link will lead you to stag-friendly accommodation in the city and also lead you to all the lowest online rates, guaranteed.

Secondly, check out our 10 Activity Ideas For A Stag Do In Aberdeen below for inspiration. Simply click on each activity for more details on how to book directly.

  1. Kartstart - these guys welcome stags and hens with open arms. Get the adrenalin pumping on this professional indoor circuit.
  2. Claymore Paintball – get kitted-up and start blasting the stag away.
  3. Play Golf at one of Aberdeen’s ten golf courses.
  4. Go for a plash at the Beach Leisure Centre.
  5. Watch the Dons down at Pittodrie.
  6. Go clay pigeon shooting and a whole lot more at Lochter.
  7. Take to the ice at the Linx Ice Arena
  8. Go sea fishing off of Stonehaven.
  9. Learn to mix cocktails the right way.
  10. Feel like a high-roller at the casino.

Enjoy your stag do/night/weekend/week in Aberdeen. Drink responsibly and stay safe.

If you can recommend any more stag activities (legal ones) in Aberdeen, please let us know below in the Comments. Thanks.

Hotel Deals For The Aberdeen International Youth Festival – 1st to 11th August 2012

AIYF Hotel DealsThe Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) is almost here again. Hurrah!

From Wednesday 1st August to Saturday 11th of August the Granite City will be lit up by the finest youth performers. musicians, actors, artists and dancers from around the globe.

This is the 40th anniversary of the AIYF and it’s expected to be bigger and more popular than ever. If you’ve never attended a performance at the AIYF you should really give it a go as there’s something to appeal to every taste – opera, dance, world music, theatre, jazz, and orchestra.

To help visitors planning a trip find deals on hotels and apartments, I have highlighted some hotels in Aberdeen city centre offering great rates for the weekends of 3rd and 4th August, and 10th and 11th August. Click on a hotel name to get the lowest online rates!

For further options and deals simply click on the button below.